Fruitfulness Through Prayer
“Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can rob his house.” Matthew 12:29 In defending His performing of miracles, Jesus acknowledged the power and strength of Satan, Jesus’ argument is that He has to be stronger than Satan to do what He did. This incident in Jesus’ ministry serves as a reminder to us that as we go about our task of making disciples a “strong man” is ready to oppose us. Satan, “the strong man,” is committed to doing all...
read moreTrain a Child in the Way He Should Go
Guest Editorial: Ted, Kathy, and Chris Green
“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6 Chris, Kathy and I wanted to share the perspectives we’ve gained as God begins to gather our family – literally – from the “four corners of the earth.” God promises us in Zephaniah 3:20 – “At that time I will gather you; at that time I will bring you home. I will give you honor and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your fortunes before your very eyes,” says the Lord.” We will begin...
read moreDegrees of Lukewarmness
“I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm – neither hot nor cold – I’m about to spit you out of my mouth.” Revelation 3:15-16 Easter Sunday at the Portland International Christian Church can be summed up in one word – “moving!” With an attendance of 205, the fellowship and the singing were electric! Included in the service was a special performance by our campus brothers of song 201 from the songbook – Kyrie Eleison – which so fittingly...
read moreA Modern Day Parable of Fishing
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” At once they left their nets and followed him.” Mark 1:17-18 Now it came to pass that a group existed that called themselves fishermen. There were many fish in the waters all around. In fact, the whole area was surrounded by streams and lakes filled with fish. And the fish were hungry. Week after week, month after month and year after year those that called themselves fishermen met in meetings and talked about their call to fish, the abundance of...
read morePrayer Grows The Church
“When Jesus saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field.’” Matthew 9:36–38 Since the City of Angels Church was planted by 42 disciples from Port land, Oregon on May 6, 2007, the Lord has blessed our prayers with an incred ible harvest of souls! Our congregation is now having...
read moreDo I Have to Go to Church?
“Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” Hebrews 10:25 When the Spirit began “the church” on Pentecost, the Scriptures proclaim that those first sold-out disciples were so enthralled with their salvation that their days were “love-feasts” of worship celebrations, fellowship meals, and meeting each other’s needs. Acts 2 reads, “[The 3000] who accepted the message were baptized… They devoted...
read moreOur Brother – John Mark
“When Barnabas and Saul had finished their mission, they returned from Jerusalem [to Antioch], taking with them John, also called Mark.” Acts 12:25 One of the most inspirational lives recorded in the Scriptures is John Mark. This is the same brother who writes the first widely accepted “Gospel of Jesus,” which is known to this day as the Book of Mark. His Hebrew name, John, would be translated, “Yohanan” which means grace. His Latin name was Marcus which probably indicates that he was a Roman citizen. Most likely, in his younger...
read moreBiblical Strategies For World Evangelism
“This is the gospel that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven.” Colossians 1:23 Immediately before Paul was baptized, Ananias shared with him God’s destiny for his life, “The God of our fathers has chosen you to know His will… You will be His witness to ALL MEN of what you have seen and heard.” (Acts 22:14-15) At the end of his life, Paul was so grateful to God that He had enabled Paul to fulfill this destiny. Just a short time before his execution in early 67 AD, Paul writes, “The Lord stood at my side...
read moreI Will Be With You / Seek 1st His Kingdom
Prayer Goals for 2012
“Seek First His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given as well” Matthew 6:33 “But Moses said to God, “Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” And God said, “I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain.” Exodus 3:11-12 Our 2012 theme for our Winter Workshop is I Will Be With You and for our movement – Seek First His Kingdom. However,...
read moreBeing United with Your Father
“A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families…” Psalm 68:5-6 “If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose…Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus” Philippians 2:1-5″ Thanksgiving brings a special time of year where we take a break...
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