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Posted by cr0cus ... on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 In : Live Teach Repeat 
Thoughts on Church Growth


"Great fear seized the whole church and all who heard about these events. The apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders among the PEOPLE. And all the BELIEVERS used to meet together in Solomon's Colonnade. No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the PEOPLE. Nevertheless, more and more men and women BELIEVED in the Lord and were added to their number." (Acts 5:11-14 NIV, highlights-mine)

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How to Choose a Church Family

Posted by cr0cus ... on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 In : Live Teach Repeat 

Practical Steps in Choosing a Church for Life


After praying to the Head of the church - the Lord Jesus, to which church you will go, there are some practical advice and guidelines to consider. Remember, church is for life. So choose very wisely and prayerfully. Don't ever think that you could transfer anytime. Replanting a tree has its consequences, even death. Removing a hollow block form a wall has adverse effects - it creates an ugly hole on the wall. Choosing a church is a one-time thin...


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The Urgency of Water Baptism

Posted by cr0cus ... on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 In : Live Teach Repeat 

Water Baptism is the first step of obedience to God. Delaying is blunt disobedience.

"As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, "Look, here is water. Why shouldn't I be baptized?" (Acts 8:36 NIV)

An Ethiopian eunuch dressed in style and pride didn’t hesitate to be water baptized after understanding the work of Christ Jesus for him on the cross.

"Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that d...


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