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(Dec '04)
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Love
is Giving
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Love. We think about
it, talk about it, and sing about it, but do we really understand it?
Biblical love, that is, genuine godly love, is not the love portrayed
in many movies and songs. This teaching shows what true love is and how
it is expressed. It looks at some Greek words showing the various aspects
of love: agape, phileo, eros, and storge, and examines the difference
between "love" and "like." Once we understand the
biblical meaning of love, we can understand and apply such biblical directives
as "love your enemies." By John Schoenheit. |
(Nov '04)
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Blessing of Unity and Connectedness
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Many
Christians see the idea of structured social connections, joining organizations,
and the like, as a risky proposition that can cause heartache and a
loss of autonomy. This teaching argues from Scripture, logic, and sociological
research that the real risk is to not have enough social connection,
including organizational involvement, and that this risk actually extends
to physical and emotional health.
The common
objections to belonging to a religious organization are answered, and
a strong connection is made between the English definitions of "organization,"
"organism," etc., and the language of the Church Epistles.
For those who have doubts about the wisdom of Christians organizing
their efforts to further the truth of God's Word around the world, this
teaching will both challenge and reassure. By Mark Graeser.
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(Oct '04)
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Trust:
The Foundation of All Godly Relationship
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Faith is a vital topic
in Christian circles, and is apparently something almost everyone wishes
he had more of. Faith is basically "trust," and this teaching
breaks down the subject of trust by providing a practical exploration
of its four components: character, competency, consistency, and cohesion.
Starting with the first relationship He had with mankind, God has woven
trust into the very fabric of all relationship, and we must understand
its role in order to develop healthy and godly relationships. This teaching
will prompt you to examine yourself and consider the following questions:
Are you generally a trusting or a distrusting person? Have you ever trusted
when you shouldn't have or not trusted when you should have? Do you have
relationships that you would like to see improve but are not sure where
the problem is? Do you want to increase your trust in God, or have you
ever considered whether God should trust you? Trust us, this teaching
by Dan Gallagher will bless you. |
(Sep '04)
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Importance of Speaking in Tongues
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Speaking
in tongues is a subject of great interest among Christians, and many
do so. However, many of those who do understand that God wants us to
speak in tongues have not been sufficiently taught as to why it is so
vital. Thus, they do it only sporadically. In contrast, the Apostle
Paul, who is set forth as an example of what a Christian can be, wrote
to the Church at Corinth that he spoke in tongues more than their entire
church put together.
This teaching
is primarily for people who already speak in tongues, and is an exhortation
to do so as much as possible. It does not teach how to speak in tongues,
but goes into detail as to why we should, setting forth the benefits
and blessings of utilizing this magnificent manifestation of the spirit.
By John Schoenheit.
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(Aug '04)
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On
To Holiness
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God has called His
people to be holy, but what does that mean? How does one attain to holiness
and live a holy life? This teaching by John Schoenheit gives a definition
of holiness, and then gives practical steps to holy living. The right
motivation is a big key. John explains holiness, and makes the point that
holiness is not legalism, but rather obedience to God's Word. The teaching
focuses on building a holy heart, and then gives steps on how to do that
and move forward to holiness. |
(Jul '04)
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What is Holiness?
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Holiness is not perfectionism,
sinlessness, or self-centered religion. We think Oswald Chambers' definition
is excellent: "a blazing truthfulness with regard to God's Word,
and an amazing tenderness in regard to personal dealing." It has
also been described as "the attribute of all attributes" of
God, and is therefore indispensable in developing the character of God
and Christ in our hearts. The phrase "perfecting holiness in the
fear of God" from 2 Corinthians 7:1 is examined, as well as the kinds
of behaviors and attitudes that will mirror the inward spiritual perfection
and holiness that believers receive when they are sanctified by the gift
of holy spirit. By Mark Graeser. |
(Jun '04)
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Getting
the Secret Out: Sharing God's Word Effectively
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One of the most rewarding
aspects of Christianity is also one of the most challenging for many Christians.
And that is "witnessing" to people--sharing the Good News about
Jesus Christ and helping others understand the Word of God. Knowing what
God's Word says about this, and putting it into practice, is incredibly
liberating. Beside that, it helps people receive the gift of everlasting
life and earns you rewards in Paradise. In this teaching, Nancy Berwid
does a splendid job of setting forth practical keys to effectually speaking
the truth in love. It's a winner! |
(May '04)
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What
Jesus Christ is Doing For Us Today / What's Up With Our Websites
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This is a most inspiring
and informative teaching that will likely enhance your relationship with
the Lord Jesus Christ as you see from Scripture what he is currently doing
for each member of his Body, the Church. As portrayed in God's Word, the
exalted Lord Jesus is at the same time both awesome and personal. Although
he is now the Lord of the universe, he is still for each Christian the
same man we read about in the Gospels, a man of love, grace, mercy, and
compassion. As he sets forth Jesus' current ministry, John Schoenheit
clarifies some difficult verses in a most enlightening way.
Then Ryan Maher, the Webmaster for our two newest websites, presents a
very exciting overview of how we are reaching out with the Word around
the world via cyberspace. The statistics are amazing, and the feedback
we are receiving is most encouraging. |
(Apr '04)
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Confessing
Your Sin and Seven Keys to Reclaiming Balance
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Greg and Linda Rogers
team up dynamically to deliver a one-two punch on repentance, recognition
of our need for others, and accountability in the Christian life. Linda
looks at David's experience in the Bathsheba affair, and the way his brokenness
before God without any justification or excuses allowed God's mercy to
cover his sin. Greg gives seven practical keys to claiming or reclaiming
balance in the Christian life, sharing a powerful incident that taught
him that he had been uncomfortable accepting help from others.
Together, these
teachings will encourage anyone who wants to live honestly before the
Lord with a healthy recognition of both our weakness of the flesh and
our need to rely on others for help in resisting temptation. |
(Mar '04)
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Let's
be real here!
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That was the theme
of the January 2004 Live Out Loud Teens & Twenties conference, and
that's exactly what comes across in these teachings. All of them are done
by Spirit & Truth teens and twenties and each of them will drive home
the fact that the youth of Spirit & Truth are on fire for the Lord
and are passionate about the Word of God and the freedom it brings in
so many areas of life. We hope this teaching will give you a better understanding
of just how serious the teens and twenties are about upholding the Word
of God and living in its truths every day. By Nate Graeser, Billy Darr,
Matthew Johnson, Suzanne Hall, & Anita Graeser. |
(Feb '04)
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Healthy
Submission
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Taught live at the
CES Family Camp, this teaching looks at the biblical idea of "submission"
and what that really means. Submission is often misunderstood as a hindrance
to walking in liberty and self-fulfillment, especially in relation to
the command to wives in Ephesians 5 (and elsewhere) to submit to their
husbands. This teaching is a step toward greater understanding of God's
heart for marriage, but also an exhortation to all in the Body of Christ
to show their submission to the Lord Jesus by demonstrating appropriate
submission to others in his Body. Each Christian is asked to submit to
another as is appropriate under the lordship of Jesus Christ, even a husband
to a wife when that is appropriate. This is not intended to be the definitive
teaching on marriage, but is a step toward that understanding. It particularly
emphasizes the importance of a husband's servant-leadership in his family,
encouraging thereby a response of "healthy submission" without
coercion or manipulation. By Gary & Karen Theisen |
(Jan '04)
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State
of the Ministry / I Have a Vision
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The January 2004 Tape
of the Month opens with Mark Graeser, the President of CES (soon to be
Spirit & Truth Fellowship International), giving a kind of "State
of the Union" message. He shares many ministry highlights from 2003,
and sets forth a number of exciting goals, projects, programs, and events
for 2004. Then Dan Gallagher does a dynamic teaching about the vision
it takes for both individual growth in the Lord and the accomplishing
of goals and projects as a ministry. |
(Dec '03)
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KING
OF THE MOUNTAIN
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This teaching shows
that Jesus Christ is called "god" in the Bible meaning that
he is the first and only man who ever perfectly represented his heavenly
Father, the one true God, to mankind. In the Hebrew culture, human beings
designated by God to represent him in service to His people were called
"gods." Following that thread through Scripture, the incredible
precision and integrity of God's Word is evident concerning who Jesus
Christ is and what he will be and do when he becomes "King of the
Mountain" during his Millennial Kingdom. By John Lynn. |
(Nov '03)
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The
Heart of Servant Leadership - Highlights from the 2003 Servant/Leader
Conference
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After Mark Graeser
shares on his vision for the process of recognizing and ordaining elders
in our ministry, Nancy Berwid shares poignantly and powerfully on her
understanding and experience of the heart of servant leadership. Excerpts
of Tom & Susan Resner's ordination ceremony follow, with many insights
and principles that guide the Board in the decision to recognize individuals
via ordination. Marc and Beverly DeLaBruere and Richard and Lynn VanDenBerghe
then relate some of the principles and experiences that have been involved
in their building local fellowship communities in their respective areas. |
(Oct '03)
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Embracing
the Father's Vision - Highlights from the 2003 Servant/Leader
Conference
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Mark Graeser
leads out with an exhortation for God's people to seek to give God and
His Son what they want, namely that we be people who worship in spirit
and truth. The members of the Youth Council then share their hearts, followed
by the members of the Board of Directors. This tape will help you connect
with the heart, passion, and commitment of two generations of servant
leaders in the CES/STFI community. |
(Sep '03)
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Self
Talk and the CES Name Change
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In this most practical
teaching given at Family Camp 2003, John Schoenheit shows the scriptural
basis for thinking about what we are thinking about and then "talking"
to ourselves about it, especially when what we are thinking is contradictory
to God's Word and practically detrimental to our lives. Self-awareness
based upon the Word of God ingrained in our hearts is essential for fruitful
Christian living.
Then Mark Graeser talks about the decision-making process
used by the Board of Directors in choosing a new name for the ministry,
especially the importance of finding a name that would relate to God's
heart and vision for our worldwide fellowship.
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(Aug '03)
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Arguing
for the Greater Possibility
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Mark Graeser explains
the transformation of CES from "provider of materials" to "full
service Christian organization" as a response to the vision that
God and Jesus Christ have for the Church. He identifies four key elements
required to see the ministry grow to its potential: freedom, faithfulness,
balance, and unity. He likens the right attitude toward achieving the
vision to the attitude of Joshua and Caleb in the book of Numbers. Karen
Anne Graeser and Jeff Blackburn also share their excitement and vision
for the growth of the ministry, elaborating on specific elements of our
work. |
(July '03)
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Deliverance
From People Pleasing
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Human beings employ
a wide variety of approval-seeking behavior. Seeking primary approval
from anyone other than their Creator prevents Christians from realizing
their full potential as children of God. This teaching challenges each
believer to examine himself in order to uproot "men-pleasing"
as an unwanted weed in the garden of his heart. After considering who
we seek approval from and what people-pleasing behaviors look like, this
teaching suggests a number of fleshly motives and looks at biblical records
illustrating both people-pleasing and God-pleasing individuals. Lastly,
it takes a biblical look at when it is appropriate to seek to please people,
such as in marriage and evangelism. By Mark & Karen Anne Graeser. |
(June '03)
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Growth
Begins In Truthfulness and The Power of Brokenness
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Ably representing
the heart of the 2003 CES Conference on "Cultivating Wholeness,"
Nancy Berwid and John Lynn share openly about how their spiritual growth
was greatly advanced by embracing a lifestyle of truthfulness and brokenness.
Nancy models the way honesty can be liberating, and talks about how her
self-deceptiveness worked against her healing and recognition of her ongoing
need for a Savior. John then shares his struggle of finding the balance
of godly self-esteem. He shows how the power of brokenness brings us to
wholeness, as getting in touch with our failures and coming to grips with
the sin that dwells in us can help us embrace our Savior's success and
our righteousness in him. |
(May '03)
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Women
Who Heard the Voice of the Lord & Esther
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