29 Let no foul or polluting language, nor evil word nor unwholesome or WORTHLESS talk [ever] come out of your mouth, but ONLY such [speech] as is good and beneficial to the spiritual progress of others, as is fitting to the need and the occasion, that it may be a blessing and GIVE GRACE (God’s […]
Heresy: dissension, dissent, nonconformity, heterodoxy, unorthodoxy, apostasy, blasphemy, freethinking; agnosticism, atheism, non belief; idolatry, paganism. But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. 2 Peter 2:1 NIV […]
By: Rich Langton of Hillsong Church I love being a part of the Church and all that God is doing in and through His people on the earth. With my role as a pastor in Hillsong Creative, I attend a lot of church services and conferences. One thing I’ve noticed, especially at some church events […]
By: Ann Spangler Perhaps you have heard the story of how Julia Ward Howe wrote the lyrics to “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” On November 18, 1861, after reviewing Union troops near Washington, DC, she awoke in the night with the words of the hymn firmly in mind. “So, with a sudden effort,” she […]
By: Taya Smith of Hillsong United 1. The difference between preparing and not preparing is MASSIVE. Apart from knowing the songs and learning the lyrics, setting aside time to prepare my heart before God is the most important thing — it allows the Holy Spirit to speak, puts a verse on my heart, and gives […]
By: Beth Patch of CBN The best way to understand the real meaning of Easter would be from Jesus. The real meaning is a three word answer … the new covenant. The New Covenant Jesus had come in town for the Passover celebratrion and was getting ready to be betrayed by one of the disciples, […]
RECLAIMING A FATHERLESS GENERATION March 6, 2015 Hosanna Poetry I did not get to dance with my dad at my wedding. But this is not a sad story. In many ways, sin stole my dance from me. My dad was a heroin addict, infected with Hepatitis C from a dirty needle, and died of three […]
Have you ever lied down on your bedroom floor, pressed play on your iPhone, stared at the ceiling, closed your eyes, and felt yourself enter that Holy Place with God? I call it “soaking” and it’s pretty much the most wonderful thing in the world to do, as far as I am concerned. Today’s worship selection […]
Our friend, Debra Arnott, posted this on Facebook regarding the upcoming release of Fifty Shades of Grey. It perfectly captures our thoughts on the subject and represents why we too are saying #NoGreyNoWay “Some have asked WHY? Why am I a part of the #NoGreyNoWay movement? Fifty Shades of Grey will be released next week and I […]
I was reading a blog the other day and thought this “sermonette” by Christine Caine would bless your hearts and remind you that we have just embarked on a brand new year! Old things have passed away!! God is doing a new thing in you and with you!! Set the tone for your year and […]