Church Membership Conflict Resolution Frontpage Article Pastoral Ministry Repentance Why Your Church Should Practice Church Discipline One of the more-frequently misapplied passages of Scripture is Matthew 18:20, where the Lord Jesus is recorded as saying: “For where two or three have gathered in My name, I am there in their midst.” Whether this verse is thrown around at a men’s prayer breakfast, a church potluck, or a small group conversation in […] Written by Jesse Randolph December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Church Growth Conflict Resolution Frontpage Article Leadership Money Pastoral Ministry Repentance Sin Wisdom 3 P’s Money Shouldn’t Get You in the Church Over the past 17 years — in the prosperity gospel, the seeker-driven church movement, and reformed-ish world — I’ve seen my fair share of manipulative tactics by greedy preachers and by wealthy parishioners. It seems that one cannot simply relegate money-manipulation to one theological camp, or only to leaders. Rather, it is common anywhere sin […] Written by Costi Hinn December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Forgiveness Frontpage Article Repentance Sin The True and Better Judas Iscariot It happens every once and a while. A big-name “sinner” claims he or she has been wrong. On hearing such a claim, some scoff: “Ha! Impossible!” Conversely, others start preparing the victory parade and inviting all to come celebrate—the sinner has repented! Each side makes a valid point. Yes, we should be cautious before simply […] Written by Costi Hinn October 31, 2019October 13, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Frontpage Article Sexuality Sin 5 Principles for Sexual Sin Old time evangelist Vance Havner once said, “The alternative to discipline is disaster.”[1] You know what? He was right. And what’s more? From beyond the grave his words are still piercingly true. When we apply them to how we deal with sexual sin in the church today, his much-needed words touch a sensitive nerve and […] Written by Costi Hinn May 13, 2019October 15, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Gift that Money Can’t Buy They say that money can’t buy you happiness, but it can buy you peace of mind. If only that were true. In the late 1800s, Horatio G. Spafford was known as one of Chicago’s most successful lawyers and businessmen. Through the years his investments had paid off handsomely. In 1871 Mr. Spafford wrote to some […] Written by Costi Hinn May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
6 Ways to Weed Out Wolves The greatest threat to the church is not the blowing winds of culture from the outside, but false teachers who infiltrate from the inside. Those who look like sheep but are wolves. Those posing as shepherds but are charlatans. These false teachers will most certainly be conduits of cultural ideologies, while at the same time, […] Written by Costi Hinn May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
What You Should Expect of Your Pastors & Elders The High Call of a Pastor-Elder Church leadership is at the center of New Testament teaching because the people of a congregation will rise only to the maturity of their leader. This was made clear when Jesus told Peter to, “Feed my sheep.” Sheep are by their nature, followers – Willing to follow a good […] Written by Costi Hinn April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
3 Steps to Personal Revival It became clear after the pandemic that God’s people were really struggling. Counseling appointments and posts on social media showed a consumption with angry, hopeless media and a general sense that normal life was slipping away. Many Christians were in need of a personal revival in their commitment to God. I use the word “revival” […] Written by Jon Benzinger April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
