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(11/12 '00)
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Ordination
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Because Scripture teaches that every Christian has a personal ministry, it
does not support the concept of a distinction between a "clergy" and a
"laity". Is there any purpose served, then, by an "ordination" of a
Christian leader to set him apart for special recognition? As a beginning
work on the subject, this teaching identifies the three "C's" that are
prerequisite to biblical ordination: calling, character and commitment. The
idea is also considered that some callings are more public than others, and
therefore invite a public recognition by the Body of Christ. It is made clear
that, biblically speaking, ordination or ordination prophecies by a group of
elders are primarily for public recognition and confirmation of those who are
already fully functioning in their ministry. This teaching also examines the
biblical evidence that ordination may involve some kind of "activation" or
"energizing" of a ministry in addition to simply recognizing it.
By John Schoenheit
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(9/10 '00)
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Leadership:
Living in Balance |
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Christian
Leadership: Living in Balance This teaching takes a practical and insightful
look at the leadership principles revealed in Titus 1:9 and Acts Chapter
6, when the apostles faced their first internal crisis. A segment of the
Christian community was being neglected as a function of their rapid growth,
and strategic delegation was the solution. The application of these principles
to the ministry of CES is then explored, and with it the need for others
with ministries to be recognized and given responsibility for the work
generated by the accurate teaching of God's Word. The concept of balance
is then identified as a major component of healthy teaching, which is
the essence of true Christian leadership according to Titus 1:9. By Mark
Graeser
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(7/8 '00)
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Life
is Relationship |
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This teaching addresses the unbreakable connection between one's relationship
with Jesus Christ and God and the relationship with the people in one's
life. It shows why the first two commandments cannot be separated: Our
love for God can be measured only by how we deal with people. It shows
that recognizing our self-helplessness is the first step toward the goal
of coming UNTO Christ, touching him and being made whole. In terms of
successful human relationships, this is a very piercing, powerful and
practical teaching. By John Lynn
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(5/6 '00)
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Understanding
Prophecy |
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The manifestation of prophecy is very important to
the Church, and that is why Satan has introduced much error and confusion
about it to the end that many Christians want nothing to do with it.
Prophecy is revelation in that it is what God reveals to someone in order for
him to communicate to others. This teaching shows what Scripture says about
it and how it is to be used properly.
By John Schoenheit
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(3/4 '00)
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"God
Told Me to Do This Teaching," Part 2:
Decision
Making and the Will of God |
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The second part of
the teaching demonstrates that the perspective of Scripture is that God
holds man accountable to make wise and moral decisions according to His
Word, and does not routinely and personally direct the decisions of individuals.
Many examples from the Old and New Testaments are cited to show that the
language of Scripture highlights human choices and the reasoning processes
that support them. The epistles of the Apostle Paul are shown to be "revelation
with a human face," because of the many times that Paul reveals his motivations,
intentions and goals. This teaching shows that it is the exception rather
than the rule for biblical characters to say that "God told them" to do
such and such, but the evidence for their being divinely inspired is derived
from the godliness of their motivation and the deliverance that results
from their actions. By
Mark Graeser |
(1/2 '00)
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"God
Told Me to Do This Teaching," Part 1:
Decision
Making and the Will of God |
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This teaching explores
the nature of God's interaction with the world, and critiques the traditional
view that God micro-manages His creation, even as far as controlling the
activities of every molecule. By properly emphasizing the biblical concepts
of personal responsibility, accountability and moral freedom, the truth
is revealed that God does not "control" His creation but has masterfully
created a world in which creatures are free to develop and relate to their
environments in various ways. From this perspective of God's nature, evil
becomes much more understandable, because it arises from the free choice
of free beings outside of God's "control." The teaching then begins to
show that a "wisdom model" is supported by scriptural language more than
a "the personal guidance model." By
Mark Graeser |
(11/12 '99)
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You
are the Only You God Has
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This
tape shows how Greek philosophy has infiltrated Western theology and distorted
God's revelation of Himself as a personal, loving Father into little more
than an "omnipotent," "omniscient" abstraction. Closely aligned to this
is the issue of what kind of "foreknowledge" God has, according to Scripture.
This teaching vividly brings to light the reciprocal relationship between
the Creator and each "you" who chooses to walk with Him. It magnifies
the urgency of individual obedience, and shows why prayer is such a vital
tool in changing history from what it would have been. By
John Lynn |
(Sept/Oct '99)
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Discerning
Good and Evil |
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This vitally important
subject is given a comprehensive treatment, highlighting the believer's
call to "hate evil" and "overcome evil with good." The believer's responsibility
to educate his own conscience according to biblical ethical standards
is clearly defined and shown to provide the basis for discerning both
good and evil. The characteristics of evil and evil people are then gleaned
from Scriptures, and these are contrasted to goodness and good people.
In the process, it becomes apparent that evil stands in opposition to
all that God is. This tape will empower the Christian believer to identify
and root out the vestiges and influences of evil thinking and behavior
so a more intimate relationship with the holy God and His righteous Son
can result. By
Mark Graeser
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(7/8 '99)
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Proverbs: Wisdom for All Ages |
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The Book of Proverbs
contains "wisdom for all ages." This includes wisdom for both the young
and old, as well as wisdom that is applicable through time. This tape
examines some of the structure of Proverbs, and show that the famous section
of chapter 31:1-31 is not speaking about a "virtuous woman," but is rather
figurative language regarding "women" called "Wisdom and "Folly." It contains
much practical advice on how to live a godly life. By
John Schoenheit |
(5/6 '99)
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Resisting
Idolatry, Temptation and Deception |
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This tape is a very
practical analysis of how idolatry works in the life of a believer, and
is involved whenever and whatever we love and trust more than God. It
also looks at the temptations of Jesus in terms of a basic ways Satan
tempts all of us, and how to counteract each type of deception. His first
step is to define our need for us, instead of allowing the Word of God
to do so. The second way is to create urgency for the need being met immediately,
instead of waiting upon the Lord and worshiping Him. The third way is
to tell us that that we can get away with disobeying God without consequences
and lure us into unwise actions. Thus armed against the lure of these
deceptions, we are able to glorify God. By
Mark Graeser |
(3/4 '99)
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When
You Come To A Cross Road, Take It
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here. |
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This
teaching addresses what may very well be the bottom line of each Christian's
life: choosing God's will or his own will. What does it mean to take up
your cross? What does it mean to die to self? How can we be motivated
to follow in Christ's steps and enter this often painful process? What
is a kairos moment? This poignant and provocative teaching will answer
these questions and much, much more. By
John Lynn |
(1/2 '99)
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Prayer
And Fasting |
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Biblically, the subject
of prayer is both inspirational and inexhaustible. Today, in Christian
circles, there is much talk about fasting, but what does the Bible really
say about it. Is there any biblical command for Christians to "fast,"
that is, to go without food? Are they aware of the places in the King
James Version where the translators added the word "fasting"
without textural documentation? This teaching sets forth what God says
is a true fast. It is both inspirational and informational. By Karen Anne
Graeser
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