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Church Blog for 18 April 2009
What is Church at home?
I would like to extend a warm welcome to all people reading this may the Lord Jesus Christ bless you and send his ministering angels to watch over you as you go about this life he has given you.
The purpose of this space is to lift up and glorify the name of Jesus Christ, to share the love and the gospel to a sad and dying world. It promotes his online church "Church at home" this concept was formed to help people that struggle through sickness, disability, or have had bad experiences with the church that stops them from getting to live church services.
We are non denominational and have from around the world, people that attend Church at home service that do go to and take active roles in Sunday Churches. Church at home is a bible based Church and preaches the gospel as it is, you will not find sermons here to the likening of all, but we teach it the way it was taught by the early church hard hitting to the point and at times confrontational.
We believe that there is no place for a watered down soft gospel to keep people happy the truth as much as it can hurt at times is given here. I would encourage you to have a look at our doctrine that can be found at our website http://churchathome-au.com/index.php?p=1_4_Doctrine To keep up to date with what is happening at Church at home please visit http://churchathome-au.com
What does 2009 have in store for Church at home?
As I sit at my desk writing this, amazed at what God has done at Church at Home in the past 21 months, we were 9 months old when I sat this time last year and wrote what has become an all to familiar site on our weekly blog telling newbie's to the blog what we are all about, as you read this we will start the new year being 22 months old and where 2008 laid the foundations for a challenging, fresh outlook for Church at home for 2009 I believe we will continue to see, lives changed, people set free, a greater understanding of God's Bible given, my friend as I have said for some time now 2009 is the year that Church at Home members will take what from Satan what Satan had no right to take in the first place,
*Our Wealth
*Our Health
*Our Rights
*Our Authority
We need to remember this, for "who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him?" But we have the mind of Christ." (1 Corinthians 2:16) we have the mind of Christ praise the Lord and then we need to be "casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ" (2 Corinthians 10:5) How may time do I say "Satan wins your mind he wins you?" My friends take comfort knowing this "Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you." Luke 10:19. Nothing shall by any means hurt you, do you believe this so we can go and take back what Satan has taken from us I have no doubt over this, why because Revelation 12:11 says "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death." How did they over come Satan and his cohorts, by the Blood of the Lamb and the Word of their testimony, and they died of the flesh and followed the will of God for their lives. Saints this is why I know we have the victory and why we will take back our wealth, health, rights and authority.
2009 will take Church at Home to a minimum of three countries, will allow us to video tape our messages and place them on the world wide net for a greater number of people to see, will see the use of spiritual gift to be developed and used within the Church.
I believe that we as a Church are being called to focus on these areas for 2009 they are
To seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all else with be given until you Matthew 6:33.
To test by the spirit of God all Teaches, Preachers, Pastors to make sure they are using the word of God. 1 John 4:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 5:21.
To understand that we have the mind of Christ therefore take captive any thought that doesn't line up to the mind of Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5
To use the God given authority we have to take control of our lives and not give Satan & his cohorts a foot hold to come and destroy us. Luke 10:19.
To be consistently filled with the Holy Spirit. John 7:37-38
We long to experience a deeper manifestation of your presence as we draw closer to you like never before. James 4:8
To worship in spirit and truth. John 4:23
Showing the love of Jesus Christ to a lost and hurting world. 1 Corinthians 13
To follow the calling of the Great Commission by building on the foundations set in 2008. Matthew 28:19-20
Be still and know I am God Psalms 46:10
2008 was exciting, but hold your horses 2009 will be mind blowing so fasten your seat belts, and we pray you can be part of it all for his glory
Why not join us
Church at home is an internet Church ministry the loves to Glorify the name of Jesus, that runs four live services weekly, two bible studies weekly, a prayer room, a women's room, and a room called Christianity is real I can prove it with is where peoples beliefs are challenged we also offer deliverance ministry to those that need it.
It would be a blessing to have you at any one of our four services, or two bible studies, ( Church at Home Bible Study) our prayer room, (Church at Home Prayer Room) a woman's room called (Spirit Filled Woman of Church at Home) or the room Christianity is Real I Can Prove It?
Our Church services are life and run as Church services from the comfort of your own home there are run from a chat programme called paltalk in a room called "Church at home" under the spirituality and religion section of chat rooms paltalk can be downloaded for free from www.paltalk.com or you can down load it from our website http://churchathome-au.com under the section called contact us
The four live services times are 1pm Adelaide time Saturdays and 7am Adelaide time Monday mornings and replayed at 10.15pm Saturday and 8pm Mondays, so if you would like to receive a touch from God being there is a must.
Please note if you come from the Northern hemisphere we can be several hours ahead of some places, which mean in the states and Canada it the live services are Friday evenings and our Saturday evening live service can be early mornings in the States and Canada,
7am Monday services can be Sunday evenings in the Northern Hemisphere, with Monday nights being early mornings in the Northern hemisphere if you would like to know more or be part of it let us know we can add you nic and invite you to the room when services are running.
For Adelaide times please visit http://churchathome-au.com/index.php?p=1_36_World-Times
Deception verses Truth.
So we can be deceived by the ways of the world and more disturbingly we can deceive ourselves, something I bet we never would of thought about until now what next? So to up the bounty this week we will be looking at "Ways we wrongly defend ourselves". The world loves to find ways to defend itself when we mess up. We hear all the excuses under the sun, reasons why we did what we did many times we don't see what is wrong with it or get upset when people bring it to our attention. We will do anything to avoid taking responsibility for it and it is as if it is wrong to make mistake and not be perfect.
We need to remember what is said in 2 Corinthians 13:8 For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. NJKV now what does this mean well the New Living Translation makes it clear. Our responsibility is never to oppose the truth, but to stand for the truth at all times. It we mess up and we will let's stop the excuses and take responsibility for it ask for forgiveness and get on with the truth, it is because we failed in an area of truth that we messed up, ask God to strengthen you in that area so that the glory can be given to him.
Ways you wrongly defend yourself
Denial of reality (conscious or unconscious)
Fantasy (escaping reality by daydreaming, watching TV or movies, listening to music, playing the computer or video games, abusing drugs or alcohol etc)
Emotional insulation (withdrawing from people or keeping people at a distance to avoid rejection)
Regression ( reverting back to less threatening times)
Displaced anger (taking out frustration on innocent people)
Projection (blaming others for my problems)
Rationalization (making excuses for my own poor behaviour)
Lying (presenting a false image)
If you have wrongly defended yourself spend time giving that area of offence to the Lord in prayer.
Lord, I confess that I have defended myself wrongly by ________________________. I thank you for your forgiveness. I now commit myself in trusting in you and to defend and protect me. In Jesus' name, Amen
More Next Week.
Statements of Truth
It is so easy to loose knowledge of the truth in the bible these 11 "Statements of Truth" recited daily will help to keep your focus on him. I recognize that there is only one true and living God who exists, as the Father, son and Holy Spirit. He is worthy of all honour, praise and glory as the One who made all things and holds all things together (see Exodus 20:2,3, Colossians 1:26-17)
1.I recognise that Jesus Christ is the Messiah, the Word who became flesh and dwelt among us. I believe that he came to destroy the words of the devil and that He disarmed the rulers and authorities and made a public display of them. Having triumphed over them (John 1:1,14; Colossians 2:15; 1 John 3:8)
2.I recognise that Jesus Christ is the Messiah, the Word who became flesh and dwelt among us. I believe that he came to destroy the words of the devil and that He disarmed the rulers and authorities and made a public display of them. Having triumphed over them (John 1:1,14; Colossians 2:15; 1 John 3:8)
3.I believe that God demonstrated His own love for me in that while I was still a sinner, Christ died for me, I believe that He has delivered me from the domain of darkness and transferred me to His kingdom, and in Him I have redemptions and the forgiveness of sins. ( see Romans 5:8; Colossians 1:13-14)
Number 4 Next week
Church at home Bible Study
Tuesday 10.00 am Adelaide time Monday evening for our northern hemisphere friends our topic this week will be "Atheisim" and will be repeated Thursday 9.00 pm Adelaide time Wednesday morning for our northern friends found in the religion and spirituality section of Paltalk, you can download Paltalk for free at www.paltalk.com
The questions for this study can be found at http://churchathome-au.com/index.php?p=1_47_Bible-Study-Series
We need to remember to get the answers to the questions from this study will be posted Wednesday night Adelaide time for the study on Thursday can be found at churchathome.au.com topic Answers & Scripture Verses. Hope to see you there!
For world times please look at http://churchathome-au.com/index.php?p=1_36_World-Times
Spirit Filled Woman of Church at Home
Tuesdays at 7pm Adelaide time http://churchathome-au.com/index.php?p=1_36_World-Times
Elena will be running a Women's Group this is for women only and will be by invitation only, this will be a blessed time as the women of the Church meet together for praise and worship, a word and fellowship. So why not has sometime for yourself and a warm welcome awaits. This week's topic is "Lord help me be obedient to you". If you would like to know more or you would like to be a part of this group please us know at church.at.home@hotmail.com
Church at home Prayer Group
Church at Home Prayer Group Tuesday evenings 9.00 pm found in the religion and spirituality section of Paltalk, you can download Paltalk for free at www.paltalk.com meets weekly to pray for the Church its members, their loved ones, our programs, and whatever else God brings across our path.
A Church without prayer is like a fish out of water, they will not survive it is the hard work that is put into pray weekly as a Church and individually through the year, and the humility of its people that has caused us to see people come to Christ, and healing achieved all for the glory of Jesus.
Remember this is the engine room of the Church and I know it will be a blessed time. So please come expecting your prayer to be answered and watch God work in a mighty way.
For world times please look at http://churchathome-au.com/index.php?p=1_36_World-Times
Christianity Is Real I Can Prove It?
Remember to look out on Wednesday & Friday evenings Adelaide time for the room Christianity is real I can prove it" in the religion and spirituality section of Paltalk where we answer questions, give praise and worship, and testimonies, give bible verses, here we are lead by God's spirit why not come and take a look.
Are you are preacher, teacher of God's word, given communion, lead praise and worship been part of a welcoming team, have any spiritual gift at all we would love to give you an opportunity to use this gift to bless others in the body, please let us know at our email address church.at.home@hotmail.com
Please note these date if you wish to participate in the room Christianity is real I can prove it on a Friday evening Thursday for our northern hemisphere friends
Friday April 24th 2009
Friday May 2nd 2009
The room will open at 9.00pm Adelaide time on these dates.
Wayne's Weekly Bible Verse
1 This is the third time I am coming to visit you. As the Scriptures say, "The facts of every case must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses."
2 I have already warned those who had been sinning when I was there on my second visit. Now I again warn them and all others, just as I did before, that this next time I will not spare
them.
3 I will give you all the proof you want that Christ speaks through me. Christ is not weak in his dealings with you; he is a mighty power among you.
4 Although he died on the cross in weakness, he now lives by the mighty power of God. We, too, are weak, but we live in him and have God's power-the power we use in dealing with you.
5 Examine yourselves to see if your faith is really genuine. Test yourselves. If you cannot tell that Jesus Christ is among you, it means you have failed the test. 6I hope you recognize that we have passed the test and are approved by God. 2 Corinthians 13:1-5
The Stream TV Quick Study
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Sound doctrine dot net
Our Goal is to bring Historical Biblical Sound Doctrine. This sound doctrine is opposition to every form of SIN. Today majority of the popular churches are softening down sin, making sin more palatable for their congregation. We point sinners to the cross of Christ. We expose sin and promotes holiness, exalt our beloved Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This website is packed with priceless treasures, we pray for this site daily that the Lord will touch hearts all over the world. Would like to know more visit www.sounddoctrine.net
Got Questions dot org
Got Questions Ministries seeks to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by providing Biblical, applicable, and timely answers to spiritually-related questions through an internet presence."
GotQuestions.org is a volunteer ministry of dedicated and trained servants who have a desire to assist others in their understanding of God, Scripture, salvation, and other spiritual topics. We are Christian, Protestant, conservative, evangelical, fundamental, and non-denominational. We view ourselves as a para-church ministry, coming alongside the church to help people find answers to their spiritually related questions. Want to know more they can be found at www.gotquestions.org
Our Position in Jesus
As a child of God almighty you rightly have a standing with him. Take comfort to know that this is where we stand as Children of God.
In Jesus I have the love of God 1 John 4:16
In Jesus I have no fear 1 John 4:18
In Jesus I overcome the word 1 John 5:4
In Jesus I have victory 1 John 5:4
Thought for the week
Worry is the darkroom in which negatives can develop.
Back to the bible
How well do you know your bible have a look at our weekly bible challenge and see how you go
Question
How many times did Paul pled with the Lord to remove the thorn of the flesh?
Answer
Three times
Question
Who was Adam & Eve's first Son?
Answer
Next week
School of Biblical Evangelism Chapter questions for this week.
Atheism
1.What word is used to describe someone who knows all things?
2.What did Thomas Edison say about our knowledge?
3.Give an example of an absolute statement.
4.What must you have to make an absolute statement that is true?
5.Do you need absolute knowledge to say that there is gold in China?
6.Why is there no such thing as an atheist?
7.The professing atheist is actually an ‘agnostic'. What does the word mean?
8.What does the bible tell us about this ignorance?
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