What Jesus Does With Fearful Disciples

        19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” What were the Prayers of the disciples that night? _________________________________________________________________________________   How effective are

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Breaking Down Cultural Barriers with the Gospel

“For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them.  To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that

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English, Cooking, and Prayer

During the last few months our English Second Language ministry has really taken off.  We have developed monthly themes where we help and encourage foreign students in English and daily living in America.  One of my favorite parts of the ESL ministry has been our Bible Studies. This month we have temporarily moved the class

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The Stone & The Savior

      “Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.” (John 20:1closeJohn 20:1 The Resurrection 20:1 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it

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House Church Plants- a Southern Baptist Perspective

House Church Plants The Terms House Church, Simple Church, & Organic Church There are advantages and disadvantages to all three terms.  For example, most house churches actually meet in homes, but they do not have to.  They may meet in a business, in a park, in a recreation facility, in a restaurant, or any where

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“Prayer Ministry Training for Disaster Response Teams”

Most people are surprised to learn that there are still over 50,000 families in New Jersey that rely on FEMA due to Storm Sandy.   In fact, most experts believe it will take at least five to seven years to recover from Storm Sandy.      Most people are surprised to learn that there are still over

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“Is Your Faith ‘Just a Rental’?” (3.17.2013)

“He went on to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it to some farmers and went away for a long time.  At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants so they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat him and sent

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“Sinners Welcome for Dinner”

“But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, ‘This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.’” (Luke 15:2closeLuke 15:2 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” (ESV) closeLuke 15:2closeLuke 15:2 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats

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“One Hour with the Holy Spirit in Newark, NJ”

    Today I went to a late lunch with Pr. Lawrence Gboeah (a Liberian immigrant, serving a dual Parish in Newark, NJ- Redeemer Lutheran and Christ Assembly Lutheran).  He took me to a Liberian restaurant in Newark.  I had never been here before, but was definitely looking forward to it- I grew up in

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Mission Summit

Great event with strong spiritual nuture, provided primarily by LCMS 1st vice President Herb Mueller, plenty of quality break-out sessions, wonderful fellowship and excellent food (a real plus at Lutheran gatherings!). House Church Planter is to be commended for its partnership with the New Jersey District for the production of this quality event.  Lots of experienced

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