It's a rescue operation...When the mission goals of your local church match mission goals for congregations from your mainline Lutheran denomination...Well, there then- based on Acts 4:23-31
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
His Truth is Marching On- podcast
To ignore, ridicule, compartmentalize or punish those who share the good of news of Jesus just seems to get the truth out even more. How do you stop that? Truth happens.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Right Side Up- podcast
The Ways of Jesus turn our lives right side up. The Ways of Jesus turn the world right side up. Why wouldn't you want this to happen?
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
This is what I've got...the name of Jesus!- podcast
Under His authority and in His name, the power of Jesus is available. How do we receive it?
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Temple and Home: Building Community-pocast
What we learn from the rhythm of life of the first Christians.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Thursday, June 09, 2011
Explaining the Trinity podcast
The Holy Spirit doesn't take the back seat to God the Father or Jesus. Far from it.
The Trinity Explained- podcast
How is God three persons in one and how do you explain the Trinity? Enter in the Holy Spirit and you're on your way. A simple (not simplistic) way to begin.
When the Holy Spirit shows up for good- podcast
We have access to the power of the heavens with the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. What does this mean for the first Christians and what does it mean for us?
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
"The Book of Acts"= "Jesus: Part Two" - podcast
"The Book of Acts", or "The Acts of the Apostles", as it is known, is really, "The Acts and Teachings of Jesus as He Works through His Spirit through His Followers"..."Acts" it is!
Acts 1:
Thursday, May 26, 2011
The very best book written about heaven is....
There have been so many books written about heaven, the afterlife, what's it going to be like after I die? and everything in between. In the fiction and non-fiction categories. Heaven Is For Real, The Shack, Love Wins, you name it; I have read most of them.
But, I'll bet you haven't. At least I will guess most of you have not read by far the best book I have read so far on the topic of "what's heaven like?" It is a fictional account about a father grieving after the death of his best friend, his daughter, and his mother; all within two years.
I could continue with a deep insightful review, but before you spend another dime on another "heaven" book- Read this!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
what does "gospel" mean?
The word "gospel" comes from the Old English, god+spell, or "good" "word" (think of the word, "spelling"). Now you know where they got the title for the 70's musical, "Godspell."
There are many different ways of expressing the good news. The four main books that record the story of Jesus in the Bible, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, are all called "Gospels," as in "The Gospel according to ..." What each of these Gsopel writers say about the "gospel" is helpful.
Matthew
Matthew doesn't specifically say what he is writing. He starts his book off with a geneology to show the legitimate connection between "Jesus the Messiah," Abraham and King David. Jesus is the one of whom the Jewish people are waiting.
Mark
Mark starts his gospel by specifically stating it is a gospel, or "good words (news)."
"Here begins the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God." (New Living Translation)
Luke
Luke is probably writing to a benefactor and/or friend, "Theophilus" ("Lover of God"). Luke gives his reason for writing at the beginning.
"Most honorable Theophilus:
Many people have written accounts about the events that took place among us. They used as their source material the reports circulating among us from the early disciples and other eyewitnesses of what God has done in fullfillment of his promises. Having carefully investigated all of these accounts from the beginning, I have decided to write a careful summmary for you, to reassure you of the truth of all you were taught." (NLT)
John
With John, what is most interesting is how he ends his gospel.
"This is that disciple who saw these events and recorded them here. And we all know that his account of these things is accurate. And I suppose that if all the other things Jesus did were written down, the whole world could not contain the books." (NLT)
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
what does "evangelism" mean?
"Evangelism" comes from the Greek word, euangelion (εὐαγγέλιον), which translates, "good message," or "good news." In the Christian faith, we speak of the good news as the message of Jesus that is recorded in the Bible. We say this is a message sent from God. You can see a clue to this meaning in the very word, "evangelism."
EVANGELISM...
Get it?
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Sometime's, it's all about the question...
"Are you saved?"
"Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?"
"Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior?"
"Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?"
Now, which of these questions is actually in the Bible?
Only the last question, from Acts 19:2.
Interesting that the other three questions have been commonly used in various "Evangelism" training resources.
"Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" Not so common.
Why is this?
Monday, May 16, 2011
Begin Again: Creation and Easter- podcast
It's a whole new world, beginning with the first day of the new creation.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Son Power- Easter podcast
The resurrection of Jesus, the first day of the new creation, and the power that follows- Alleluia
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Begin Again: Creation and Easter- podcast
It's a whole new world, beginning with the first day of the new creation.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Son Power- Easter podcast
The resurrection of Jesus, the first day of the new creation, and the power that follows- Alleluia
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About Me
- Dana
- Pastor from LIFEhouse Church in Northridge CA, focusing on the theme, "How To Be A Christian Without Being A Jerk."
