Archive for April, 2011

  1. PERSECUTED COMMUNITY // JOIN US!!!

    Posted on April 22nd, 2011 by admin

    It’s not too late to join the simulcast of Secret Church. Click on the following link that best describes you and the people watching. Small Group of 1-7 HERE Small Group of 8-14 HERE Group of 50-99 HERE Group of 100+ HERE ________ To subscribe to the Secret Church Blog click HERE

  2. HONORING THE PERSECUTED // STUDY

    Posted on April 21st, 2011 by admin

    In just a few hours over 400 small groups, colleges, and churches will gather to study God’s Word and to pray for persecuted believers around the world. As you prepare for all that God will reveal in the next 24 hours take some time to pray through and study the following passages. The way of Christ is hard to follow: Luke 14:25-33 The way of Christ is always fruitful: John 15:1-14 He is just in all His ways: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 ________ To subscribe to the Secret Church Blog click HERE

  3. SECRET CHURCH // SC 10 :: TEACHING SEGMENT #2

    Posted on April 20th, 2011 by admin

    Here is Michael’s post on the second session. To see his opening post click HERE.

  4. THE PERSECUTED CHURCH // INDIA

    Posted on April 20th, 2011 by admin

    Do We Really Believe What We’re Saying? from The Church at Brook Hills on Vimeo. This Friday Secret Church will feature India. In preparation for Good Friday and Secret Church. Take some time to think about India. Here are some quick facts: Total People Groups: 2,533 Population: 1.2 Billion People 79% are Hindu 12% are Muslim 2% are Christians Praise: Economic growth which equals forward thinking and openness to Christianity Request: Constitution will be held up maintaing religious freedom Corrupt Government at certain levels Malnutrition effects 40% of the population Sources: The International Mission Board (Continue reading…)

  5. SECRET CHURCH // HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE

    Posted on April 19th, 2011 by admin

    Who Can Study the Bible? By David Platt The good news is that anyone can study the Bible. Anyone in this room can study the Bible. The difference is only those who have the Spirit of Christ can understand the Bible. And this is the key. It is the key as you read. Anyone can study this book, but unless you have come to the point in this life where you have trusted in Jesus Christ to save you from your sins and he has put his Spirit in you then you will never be (Continue reading…)

  6. THINGS IN COMMON

    Posted on April 18th, 2011 by admin

    If there is one thing in common among those who are being persecuted for following the Lord Jesus Christ in South Asia, it’s the fact that they are being persecuted by people from every religion in the Affinity. Buddhists, Muslims and Hindus are rising up in anger against the church where it is making inroads into the darkest corners of South Asia. Nearly one billion Hindus, almost five hundred million Muslims and over thirty million Buddists inhabit these lands, along with Sikhs, Jains and Maoists. In one area, some colleagues arrived at a church for (Continue reading…)

  7. WHAT JESUS IS CALLING US TO DO IS RADICAL

    Posted on April 15th, 2011 by admin

    LL Vignette: Radical John from Last Letter on Vimeo.

  8. HONORING THE PERSECUTED // POOR

    Posted on April 14th, 2011 by admin

    Real poverty comes in two different forms. The first and most important form of poverty is spiritual poverty. The second form of poverty is physical poverty or the inability to acquire the basic necessities of life. Poverty no matter what form isn’t something that is limited to any one particular country. The poor exist here in America and overseas. It is safe to say that poverty is even more visible as you leave the United States. Christ challenges us to take care of those less fortunate than ourselves. In Matthew Jesus challenged the rich young (Continue reading…)

  9. PERSECUTED CHURCH // FROM THE FIELD

    Posted on April 13th, 2011 by admin

    What is it like to be the first one? The first person from your family, your village, or your people group of 10 million to meet Jesus and to understand that the promise is for you? There are “firsts” happening every day among the peoples of Northern Africa and the Middle East, and that question is real for them. Can you imagine it, being the only one? The greatest thing that could ever happen to a person happened to you! And if you tell your husband he will kill you. You experience the presence and (Continue reading…)

  10. SECRET CHURCH // SURVEY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT

    Posted on April 12th, 2011 by admin

    The Primary theme of Mark By David Platt The Primary Theme in the Book of Mark is Jesus is The Suffering Servant of God. We see suffering over and over and over again mentioned. Mark 8:31-38 is talking about the unexpected suffering when Jesus told his disciples that he was going to experience suffering and Peter said, pulled Jesus aside and said ‘maybe you don’t know what you are doing’. Jesus said ‘you don’t tell me that I don’t know what I am doing’. And he says it pretty sternly. He says ‘this is exactly (Continue reading…)