God’s intent for the church is for it to be a place for all people. Although it began among Jewish believers in Jerusalem, God designed the church to be for all people. Jesus tells his disciples that they will be his witnesses at home and around the world. This also includes places (and people) they would normally avoid – like Samaritans. Revelation 7:9-10 captures the heart of God when it describes “a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.” The modern, 21st century church must continue to pursue God’s desire to bring together all people.Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better…
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The first church was characterized by a strong sense of community. Whether they were learning together, worshiping together, serving together, or eating together … they did it together. This strong sense of community was practical – they didn’t have anyone else who shared their faith in Jesus, so they had to rely on each other. It also reflects how God designed the church to operate as a family and a body of believers (with different parts working together to comprise the whole). This sense of community was a key part of making the gospel attractive to their neighbors. Matted fur is one of the toughest to trim. On a positive note though, don’t we all love dogs with thick fur coats? It seems, therefore, that to keep your pet looking awesome, you need to invest some time in grooming them and some money for the best dog clippers for matted…
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A short clip about the message that Jesus has entrusted to his followers.Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better communicator. Click here. Professor at Warner University church planter with Stadia former former president, Church Planters of the Rockies helped start 2 for-profit tech companies Need a Speaker or Presenter? Interested in having me speak for your church, conference, or organization? Follow this link to learn more.
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In this video, I use a simple way to illustrate the gospel. All you need is a pen and paper.Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better communicator. Click here. Professor at Warner University church planter with Stadia former former president, Church Planters of the Rockies helped start 2 for-profit tech companies Need a Speaker or Presenter? Interested in having me speak for your church, conference, or organization? Follow this link to learn more.
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As human beings, we like to be in control. There is a (not-so-small) part of us that wants to know every detail and to have every answer ... about every problem ... every single time! In dealing with the current realities of COVID-19, I'm reminded that there are two types of situations in life: Those that we can control Those that we cannot control Since it's human nature to want to be in control, it's easy to get anxious about the things we cannot control. We worry about what the weather will be like in two weeks or if there will be long security lines at the airport. In reality, we cannot control the weather or how many other people might be traveling. The more we focus on the things we cannot control, the more anxious and overwhelmed we will feel. But that doesn't mean there aren't things we do…
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