Does the Bible tell us how we should live as Christians? Does it tell us what we should do when we come together as the church? Absolutely!
Praying for One AnotherPray for one another? Out loud? Right now? Many Christians are too intimidated to pray for one another even though the Bible promises that prayer is powerful and effective.
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Confession of SinConfess our sin to someone else? That is the last thing we want to do! But doing just that puts us on the road to healing and wholeness.
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Biblical WorshipGod is looking for people to worship Him! People like you and me! He is looking not for the best musicians or singers but for those who worship in the Spirit and in truth.
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Denying Oneself to Follow JesusDiscovering Biblical Church Day 21 is all about following Jesus -- forsaking the world and selfish ambitions for the sake of Jesus and the cross.
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Using Spiritual GiftsEvery follower of Christ is given spiritual gifts to build up the Body of Christ and encourage others. Sadly, though, many churches allow only a handful of people to minister.
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Celebrating CommunionThe very thing that should unite us as Christians -- remembering Jesus by celebrating communion -- often divides us instead.
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Let No Debt Remain OutstandingThe Bible tells us to live debt-free. The New Testament is pretty clear on this and yet many churches, ministries, and individual Christians are drowning in debt.
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Offering HospitalityOffering hospitality is an important part of being a Christ-follower. Even in a culture where we tend to cocoon ourselves in our homes, we need to offer hospitality and share our lives.
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Eating TogetherEating meals together was something that New Testament Christians were devoted to doing regularly. What is your church devoted to? What are you devoted to?
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FastingFasting -- going without food and withdrawing from the world and pleasures of the flesh in order to draw near to God and intercede for others -- is a spiritual discipline with many benefits.
Biblical Conflict Resolution Imagine the pain and emotional wounds that could be avoided if we resolved conflict the way Jesus taught us.
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Personal PerformancesMany church-goers put on their own little performances, pretending everything is okay instead of asking for prayer or for help. Is this right?
Biblical Marital RolesMany marriages are in trouble today for one simple reason -- husbands and wives don't understand what the Bible says about their roles in marriage.
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Make a Joyful NoiseThe Bible says that everything that has breath should praise the Lord. So why do so many people just sit and watch the worship team? What can be done differently?
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