Sentences with phrase «church leaders used»

Early Christian church leaders used the Greek word gnosis (knowledge) to describe «spiritual knowledge.»

Church leaders used to do this intuitively.

But this is not the way many church leaders use the term.)

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Funny how IDers don't claim to be creationists, yet both have the EXACT same language and interpretation of evolutionary theory verbatim, go to the same church, watch the same videos, use the same arguments, vote for the same leaders, listen to the same pastors, and quote the same scripture, etc...

The leader of the Russian Orthodox Church's visit to Britain should be used to improve diplomatic relations... More

Are church bullies considered as those that use the pulpit or praying out loud to intimidate people... you have some leaders in the church that appears to be venting from the pulpit and then put God in it.

The Church of England leaders used Matthew 11:28 - 30 to encourage people to lay their burdens on Jesus and said that sin is the heaviest of burdens and» is not a characteristic of a particular group of people», but the same for everyone.

Their hospitals have not attempted to be at the forefront in treating it, and indeed some in Africa have been cavalier in their use of untested blood for transfusions; American members who have contracted the disease have often been shunned; and African church leaders have assumed that AIDS is not an issue affecting Adventists.

The real sad thing is that over 4,000 former members and leaders of this church are now directly affected and suffering because one bully used his pulpit to twist theology to his way of thinking.

He offered the various Church leaders money to agree upon a single canon that would be used by all Christians as the word of God.

She practiced what she preached in a separate thread, in which she used Twitter for a little public confession and repentance (there's a novel use of social media), asking God for forgiveness for «ways I've been complicit in & contributed to misogyny & sexism in the church by my cowardly and inordinate deference to male leaders in order to survive.»

On a visit to the UK for the Pioneer Church Leaders Conference in early 1996, they heard about the Pioneer «Partnership» structure and decided to use the model.

Our country has survived in large part due to the seperation of church and state, and I find it appalling that so many national leaders are using it as a wedge between Americans.

In the last church I went you when a leader claimed she was being prophetic and doing what God does, I challenged her about being insulting, practicing false prophecy and using God's name in vain in her sexist approach.

Too many of our church leaders are using it.

The author should also have touched on the religious leaders who use the church as their personal stepping stone to greater wealth, telling us the poor shall inherit the earth while they're being chauffeured around in their limos, driven to their multi-million dollar mansions or to their private million dollar jets.

It was British church leaders who translated Greek patristic figures like Athanasius and John Chrysostom alongside Augustine and Gregory the Great in the Nicene and PostNicene Fathers collection, a series still much in use in semmanes and beyond.

Hmm... the church I used to be a leader at... sigh.

@Brett The early leaders of the church, Popes, Cardinals and Bishops used the generic term «wife» as church, collection of people or congregation because they knew they were about to screw the sheepies over not matter their gender.

Social justice causes, candles in worship services, v - necks and big neck tattoos on worship leaders, screenings of PT Anderson films at church, heavy use of Helvetica font in church bulletins, bald pastors who always wear black clothes from Banana Republic, beer at church barbecues, a renewed interest in corporately reading ancient creeds or prayers, Nooma videos, Sufjan Stevens and everything related to Sufjan Stevens.

In such a materialistic society, the Church MUST reclaim the strong language used by early church leaders to warn of the potential dangers of wealth, and we MUST be more careful of proclaiming all wealth as an undisputed blessing froChurch MUST reclaim the strong language used by early church leaders to warn of the potential dangers of wealth, and we MUST be more careful of proclaiming all wealth as an undisputed blessing frochurch leaders to warn of the potential dangers of wealth, and we MUST be more careful of proclaiming all wealth as an undisputed blessing from God.

Outside a church background I don't believe the term leader is widely used (except, leader of the free world!)

Attitudes have begun to change in churches where the senior pastors have made a regular and conscientious effort to use clergywomen as supply preachers, as workshop leaders and speakers, and as substitutes during pastoral emergencies or vacation times.

After the conversion of Constantine, the church leaders saw that using the power of the Roman Empire and the threat of the sword would help them gain glory, riches, honor, prestige, land, and wealth.

On the one hand, this vision, with the commissions in Matthew 28:18 - 20 and Mark 16:15 as its biblical basis, was used to resist the church leaders of the time who argued that if God intended to convert the heathen He would do it without man's help.

The leader of the World Council of Churches has accused Breivik of blasphemy for using Christianity to justify his deeds.

Speaking the Christian God may be of some use to local church pastors and worship leaders who address these questions week by week and evaluate alternative trinitarian naming.

I really love this idea — and had suggested at the church where I used to be a leader.

A Church of England canon has said the «emotive language» used by Church leaders is stopping a «calm... More

Benito Juárez, supreme court justice and then president, was the liberals» foremost leader and engineer of the 1857 constitution (for which he is now honored by schoolchildren as the first among national heroes).37 Earlier outlawed had been any but «secular» education and the use of civil machinery to enforce religious vows and payment of church tithes.

A Church of England canon has said the «emotive language» used by Church leaders is stopping a «calm conversation» on assisted dying.

Well either he was the leader and head of the catholic church who has done all these great things (and thus knew all about this situation and the cover up) or he was simply a figure head and is to be pitied for being used as a pawn and not deserving of any praise.

«If Paul is correct that the church is «the pillar and ground of truth,» the way forward is not to shame female leaders for using their gifts without theological credentials,» said Anderson.

The leader of the Church of England also used his speech to tackle the issue of Brexit, arguing trade deals and single markets were «without use» unless they were seen as a means to serve people and communities.

Knowing I have something of a national platform, I've been thinking a lot about how to use it more effectively — perhaps by focusing my best op - ed writing on one or two and using the rest of my influence to amplify those church leaders, activists, and artists doing the good work of justice all around the world.

We can urge our church leaders not to use books by patriarchalists as church curriculum.

During these crusades, Moody pioneered many techniques of evangelism: a house - to - house canvass of residents prior to a crusade; an ecumenical approach enlisting cooperation from all local churches and evangelical lay leaders regardless of denominational affiliations; philanthropic support by the business community; the rental of a large, central building; the showcasing of a gospel soloist; and the use of an inquiry room for those wanting to repent.

In the book Back To Jerusalem three Chinese church leaders tell about their vision that God is going to use the Chinese church to finish the Great Commission.

And though Stalin executed priests and other clergy that he perceived as a threat to his power, later when he, like many political leaders, saw benefit to be gained by using religious beliefs to enhance his own power, he made an alliance with the Russian Orthodox Church, just as Putin has done today.

Most church leaders, however, do not agree that scripture and creed are collectively scripted texts that offer a «manufactured reality» (to use Daniel Boorstin's phrase), nor are most regular churchgoers prepared to engage such a notion.

Jehovahs witnesses will be the ones to actually have a bible handy and nobody and I mean nobody can refute them using the bible and they know this thats why they have videos warning people to stay away from them because if people would actually hear them out for 5 minutes with an open mind they would realize that their church leaders are lieing to them for money and by they way Mr Grahm how much does your orinization charge for bibles and literature?

Since that time, I have talked with dozens of pastors and former church leaders who have experienced similar treatment from churches and church leaders in which they used to serve.

Lots of churches and church leaders want to use Matthew 16:19 and Jesus» statement to Peter about the keys of the kingdom of heaven as justification for judging and condemning others for their beliefs or their behavior.

The late Japanese Christian leader, Kagawa, once used a figure of speech which aptly applies to any church which ignores social problems: It is maintaining a rescue station at the bottom of a cliff to help those who have fallen while neglecting to work at the top to keep others from falling.

Tim i found it liberating to just do what the Lord wants you to do i work within his boundarys and yes i attend church and enjoy it.I love the people and i love hearing the word and worshipping the Lord even if others are still bound up with traditions thats not my walk thats theres.My focus is to do what the Lord wants me to do.There have been times i have said no to the pastor he does nt understand why i choose not to lead the worship.i query him as well regarding the idea that its not just performing a function because there is a need our hearts have to be in the right place so that the Lord can use us but he did nt understand where i was coming from and thats okay because of that i just said no until my heart is right i am better not being involved in leading.But i am happy to be an encouragement to others in the worship team i havent wanted to be the leader i have done that in the past.So my focus has been just the singing and being part of different worship teams i think the Lord has other plans as the groups i am in seem to be changing at the same time i am aware that i do nt to worry about change as the Lord knows whats best.I used to be quite comfortable leading the music but that was before when i was operating in my own self confidence and pride.The Lord did such a huge change in my life that i lost my self confidence and that is not a bad thing at all as my spiritual growth has been incredible.The big change was my identity moved from me and what i could do to knowing who i was in Christ and that he is my strength and confidence.Now i know that without him i can do nothing in fact i am dependent on his empowerment through his holy spirit all the time in everything.In the weekend i was asked to lead the music at another church i attend multiple churchs although i attend two regularly one has services in the morning and one has services in the evening so the two do nt really clash.In the weekend i was asked to lead the music its been two years since i did that and i was worried on how i would go.All i can say is that it went really well and because i stepped out in Faith the Lord really blessed the morning to the congregation.The difference is knowing that i serve the Lord with the gifts he has given me but my heart has to be right and when i do it in his way it builds up the body and it brings glory to him.May the Lord continue to show you what he wants you to do even though others may not understand your reasons i just want you to know that you do nt have to pull away completely just work within the boundarys that the Lord gives you and do nt feel pressured by others expectations to do anything that feel uncomfortable.Be involved just as you feel lead by the holy spirit even if it is in a very minor way take small steps.regards brentnz

Andrew Jones, a prominent leader in the emerging church, who has since stopped using that term, indicated, «Ed Stetzer gets it.»

Church leaders asked people to join in prayer in churches across the country and on Twitter, using the hashtag #AMEStrong.

It is the leaders of the church that have failed their responsibility to use the followers and to God that have caused this probelm.

In previous centuries, this same passage from Luke 14 was used by other theologians, pastors, and church leaders to «persuade» people to convert to Christianity at the point of a sword.

At present dissident voices use the scandalous weakness of some Church leaders to foster that denial of the Church» sdivinity which Cardinal Ratzinger highlighted back in his 1985 Report.