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Billy Graham “America is not at a crossroads, as some say. America is a long way down the wrong road and needs to come back to the crossroads and take the right road.”
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2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage - with great patience and careful instruction.
Luke 14:23 “Then the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.
John 8:31-32 31 Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
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Rev. Charles Finney "If there is a decay of conscience, the pulpit is responsible for it. If the public press lacks moral discernment, the pulpit is responsible for it. If the church is degenerate and worldly, the pulpit is responsible for it. If the world loses its interest in Christianity,
Rev. Charles Finney the pulpit is responsible for it. If Satan rules in our halls of legislation, the pulpit is for it. If our politics become so corrupt that the very foundations of our government are ready to fall away, the pulpit is responsible for it."
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1st ~ We are to be the Shining Example Matthew 5:14-16 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. 2nd ~ We are Ambassadors for Christ 2 Corinthians 5:20 We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us. 2 Corinthians 5:19 He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.
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The Body of Christ Apostles Those who personally witnessed the Resurrected Christ Prophets Those who foretold the Ministry of Christ & Preached the Word of GOD
The Body of Christ Evangelist People who share the “Good News” Pastors & Teachers Those who teach the Word of GOD to others
The Purpose To Be At Work for the Lord Encouraging Each Other Maturing in our Faith Walk
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As for God, His way is perfect; GOD IS THE WAY Proverbs 14:12, (NKJV) There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. Psalm 18:30, (NKJV) As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.