This talk was also from the 1996 Christ in You series. "It is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me" is the key to understanding baptism in the Holy Spirit. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain transcription errors and other minor edits for the sake of clarity [Editor’s Note: This talk includes several quotes … [Read more...] about 415. Christ in You: The Holy Spirit
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416: Christ in You: Faith
This is another talk from the 1996 Christ in You series. When we live the life of Christ we have access to his faith. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain transcription errors and other minor edits for the sake of clarity. PAUL: Now I want to talk a little about faith. So what must we do to live more and more … [Read more...] about 416: Christ in You: Faith
411. Child Psychology and the Bible
Paul DeCelles gave this talk at a 1994 Youth Ministry conference. He compared what some child psychologists say about raising children to what the Bible says. He also underlined the importance of parents believing in and taking into the account the existence of evil. He ended with two stories about stealing: a modern one and a historical one from the church father Augustine's … [Read more...] about 411. Child Psychology and the Bible
410. Friendship in Women’s Groups
Jeanne DeCelles gave this 1993 talk in the northern Virginia and South Bend branches, and perhaps elsewhere. She talked about sisterhood and friendship and the difference Christ makes in a friendship. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain transcription errors and other minor edits for the sake of clarity. JEANNE: Today … [Read more...] about 410. Friendship in Women’s Groups
409. Marriage: Becoming Holy Together
Kevin Ranaghan gave this talk at a May, 1992, weekend for married couples. He emphasized the importance of a couple living out the life of the community together, noting that one of the main purposes of marriage is helping each other to live as saints. He gave many practical suggestions of ways a couple can pursue the work of mutual sanctification. Transcript This … [Read more...] about 409. Marriage: Becoming Holy Together
408. Committed and Submitted Together
This talk is from a 1991 Leaders' Conference for Men. In it, Kevin Ranaghan pointed out that, unlike many Christians, we are committed and submitted together and that as a body we serve the Lord together. He then talked about the practical ramifications of this as community members spend money, raise children and make personal choices. Transcript This document is a direct … [Read more...] about 408. Committed and Submitted Together
407. Making Promises
Paul DeCelles gave this talk at a 1990 Servant Branch community meeting. After briefly talking about consolations and desolations, Paul talked about our covenant. He described how our covenant binds us together, for good or for ill, and how the world’s culture is not one that promotes commitment. He concluded with a stirring proclamation that our covenant enables us … [Read more...] about 407. Making Promises
406. Conversation in Women’s Groups
In this talk, given at a 1990 women's retreat, Dorothy Ranaghan gave some tips about how to foster good conversation in a women's group, emphasizing the importance of listening and responding in love. She also noted that good conversation in a women's group balances the spiritual and the practical. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and … [Read more...] about 406. Conversation in Women’s Groups
405. Deliverance: History and Practice
Paul DeCelles gave this talk at a 1989 Pastoral Training Seminar. He talked about the history of deliverance prayer in the community, about Satan and about how to lead people through the seven steps of deliverance prayer. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain transcription errors and other minor edits for the sake of … [Read more...] about 405. Deliverance: History and Practice
404. Forming Opinions and Making Judgements
Paul DeCelles gave this talk at a 1989 South Bend community meeting. Topics include: what is right judgment and wrong judgment, what judging does to the person who is judging, what impact judging has on others and what mistakes a person can make. Paul stressed the fact that one can use one's rash judgments to grow in self-knowledge, referring to Matthew 7:3-5 and Romans 2:1-3 … [Read more...] about 404. Forming Opinions and Making Judgements
403. Ecumenism in the People of Praise
In this 1989 Leaders' Conference for Women talk, Kevin Ranaghan talked about the People of Praise’s grassroots ecumenism of personal relationships. He also stressed the importance of members knowing not only the faith and practices of their own church but also the faith and practices of their brothers and sisters who belong to a different church. He then gave some practical … [Read more...] about 403. Ecumenism in the People of Praise
402. Feminism
Mary Frances Sparrow gave this talk at the 1989 Leaders’ Conference for Women. She presented evidence for the claim that differences between men and women are not simply culturally determined. She then examined and refuted eight common feminist claims. She concluded by arguing for the value of women's unique contributions to society. Transcript This document is a direct … [Read more...] about 402. Feminism