Nick Holovaty, J-T Kelly and Sean Connolly prepared this report about a reconnaissance trip they took to our southern branches looking for what God might be calling us to do there. On this trip they discovered Allendale and heard God calling the People of Praise to live there. They gave the report at the 2002 Leaders' Conference for Men. Transcript This document is … [Read more...] about 424. Discovering Allendale
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420. Jesus, the One Sent
Paul DeCelles gave this retreat talk on April 1, 2000. He described our need to find ways to talk about our experience and what God is doing here and now. He then went through John's Gospel pointing out how, at every turn, Jesus identifies himself as one who is sent. The rest of this South Bend branch men’s retreat can be found at … [Read more...] about 420. Jesus, the One Sent
417. Be Holy!
Paul DeCelles gave this talk at a Servant Branch community meeting at the end of our 25th anniversary year (Oct. 15, 1997). He declared that the Lord has united us and empowered us for service in ways that we are only now beginning to understand. To fulfill his plan we have to be reconciled, intercede, have faith and repent of all the small sins that have become part of the … [Read more...] about 417. Be Holy!
412. Christ in You: The Prodigal Son
Paul DeCelles gave this as the opening talk of the 1996 Christ in You series. “In your Father's house, as your Father's son, in Christ, as Christ, hear the words of the Father, ‘You are my beloved Son; on you my favor rests.’” 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 412. Christ in You: The Prodigal Son
414. Christ in You: A Change in Perspective
This talk was from the 1996 Christ in You series. Our life in Christ is not a means to our own personal ends. It is the way our Father is accomplishing his purposes, rescuing the world from sin and filling it with his glory. 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 414. Christ in You: A Change in Perspective
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
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
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
401. Godly Grief and Worldly Grief
In this talk, given at the 1989 Leaders' Conference for Women, Nano Farabaugh described how our sins affect the body of Christ. Then she used 2 Corinthians 7:8-11 to describe the two ways one can respond to the reality of sin: godly grief or worldly grief. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording and may contain transcription errors and other … [Read more...] about 401. Godly Grief and Worldly Grief
328. Our Charter: Philippians 2:1-14
Paul DeCelles gave this talk as part of the conclusion to a November, 1987, Servant Branch Pastoral Training Weekend. He said that the first part of Philippians 2 is a charter for the kind of people we should be. He then talked about the need to meditate on how Christ is in us and we are in Christ and on the importance of being subject to one another out of reverence for … [Read more...] about 328. Our Charter: Philippians 2:1-14
319. Personal Prayer: Whatever the Cost
In this talk, given at an area leaders’ retreat in Servant Branch, Paul DeCelles taught about how to love God with our whole heart, mind and strength. He explained the realities of the spiritual life and the stages of growth in prayer, which begin with an emotional connection and move to encountering the cross. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio … [Read more...] about 319. Personal Prayer: Whatever the Cost