Would the King do it? Judah’s king Zedekiah was firmly on the horns of...
The first question is, “What’s in a name?” Well let’s start with Philippians 2:10, “That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth.” Using the name of Jesus and having a revelation about the power in that name are two different [...]
We are blessed to have Bro. & Sis. Stovall in our District and they are working throughout the Midwest doing Faith Promise Services. This is a great way to increase or establish your giving to Foreign Missions. The Stovalls were pastoring in Fort Wayne, Indiana, when they were appointed as United Pentecostal Church missionaries [...]
Terry and Melani Shock presented thoughts from how a tree grows to give insight to 36 couples who are actively involved in ministry. What a great time we had studies the features of a growing tree. 1. The strength of the roots creates the foundation for the tree – the foundation is prayer and the [...]
Has God called you to ministry? Though all born again apostolic Christians are called to serve the cause of Christ, God calls certain persons to serve the Church as pastors and other ministry inside the local church. Writing to young Timothy, the Apostle Paul confirmed that “…..if a man desire the office of a [...]
The witch-hunt mania in mediaeval Europe and early America did much to crystallize cultural ideas about witches and their diabolical craft. The iconography of witches has adapted over time but has consistently drawn from established motifs in its depiction of practitioners of the Dark Arts. One of the most commonly repeated elements in artistic [...]
It is certainly no secret that money problems are among the top challenges that married couples face when it comes to developing and sustaining a healthy relationship. In tough economic times the potential for marital conflict over financial issues can be greater than usual. Even among those fortunate enough to remain employed throughout the [...]
The Lord invites humans to “Come now, and let us reason together (Isaiah 1:18).” In attempts to explain how old the earth is and how humans got on it, mankind has offered many conflicting ideas. Dates are loosely thrown around, 5 billion, 200,000, 70,000 years, so much that one’s mind reels at the contradictions [...]
Isaac and Ashley pulled into the church parking lot of First Apostolic Church at 9:57 on Sunday morning. They were new in town. Isaac’s job had transferred him when the new FedEx distribution hub had opened. This was their first chance to attend at what they hoped would be their new church home. Both [...]
Promotion is of the Lord – not of man. “For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.” (Psalm 75:6-7) This is a key to finding God’s perfect will for your life. You must first [...]
In these times of uncertainty there is one thing that is certain. In these times of insecurity there is one place of security. In these times of spiritual wickedness there is one place of peace. The Church! Although during the day and age in which we live the North American church is facing tremendous [...]