It is possible that we are entering into a period where it is "hip" to be age integrated. Even Christianity Today has reported this phenomena: “Is the Era of Age Segmentation Over? A researcher argues that the future of youth ministry will...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In Galatians 6:14, we learn about the emotional center of a true church. All that churches do should be done around the indispensible center of the church – the glory of God. So, if the volitional center of the church is the glory of God,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Indispensable Center of Church and Family Life True reformation is a fruit of something else – something more important and fundamental. True reformation comes out of one source: A heartfelt desire for the glory of God. In 1 Corinthians...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In one of the most famous sermons of all time, it is apparent that there was an age-integrated congregation and the preacher did not forget to address the aged, the children, and those in between. Are there not many here who have lived long in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
As we do the good work of prioritization in our lives we always have to face the issue of relative importance. This means that we make sure that the really big things in life are first in priority and the small things fall lower on the scale of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
AP Writer, Linda Stewart Ball, reported on a rising phenomena – leaderless unstructured, do-as-you-please home churches. The NCFIC has consistently spoken against these kinds of churches – click here to listen to this audio message,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"As the saving doctrine of Christ is the soul of the church, so discipline forms ligaments which connect the members together, and keep each in its proper place. Whoever, therefore, either desire the abolition of all discipline, or obstruct its...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Following Jonathan Edwards' Resolution # 8 would drastically reduce dissension in the church, broken relationships, and perhaps wipe out internet gossip and character assassination. “Resolved, to act in all respects, both speaking and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Here is the bottom line: You cannot minister to the weak families unless you have strong families. Strong families are dependent upon obedient men and holy women. If we never have healthy families, then we will never have healthy churches. The...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Does the Regulative Principle of Worship support or nullify local church membership? Because there is no express command for church membership, some argue that it is extra-Biblical, but that is a misunderstanding of the actual doctrine. Simply...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
