Power of cleansing - Gospel of Mark 1 - Adam BirrAdam Birr
Jesus heals a man with leprosy by touching him and saying "Be clean!" The leprosy immediately leaves the man and he is cleansed. Jesus instructs the man to show himself to the priest and offer sacrifices as testimony to his cleansing, but also warns him not to tell anyone. However, the man disobeys and begins freely telling people about his healing. As a result, Jesus can no longer enter towns openly but stays outside in lonely places, though people still come to him from everywhere.
Stages of spiritual growth - spiritual childhoodAdam Birr
The document outlines four stages of spiritual growth: spiritual childhood (focusing on growing into a new life and out of self-centered living), young adulthood (growing into God-centered ambitions), parent (sacrificing for others to grow), and notes that spiritual maturity is not defined by age or church attendance but by being humble and honest in evaluating one's growth. It provides biblical passages about guiding spiritual children to develop other-focused attitudes and perspective in hardships, and growing up into Christ through speaking the truth in love.
Stages of spiritual growth - spiritual infancyAdam Birr
Spiritual growth is a process that occurs in stages, beginning with spiritual infancy where one is growing into a new life in Christ through developing relationships, learning God's word, and forming new habits. As one moves to childhood, they grow out of self-centered living and into young adulthood where they pursue God-centered ambitions. The final stage is becoming a spiritual parent where one sacrifices to help others grow in their faith. True spiritual maturity is measured not by age or church attendance but by humility and honesty in self-evaluation to continue progressing in one's faith.
This document discusses effective discipleship through small group models. It begins by examining Jesus' model of having a small group of disciples and focusing on intentional, relational, and strategic discipleship. It then explores how small groups can cultivate a culture of discipleship by intentionally following Christ and entering into a transformational relationship, becoming like him in mission. Small groups are said to provide safe spaces for growth through honest relationships and challenging each other to become more Christ-like. The document advocates staying intentional, being relational, and thinking strategically in small group discipleship.
You and Me forever - Glasgow Church of ChristAdam Birr
Parenting Class presenting by Corey and Angela Stuck
Base on the book "You and Me Forever" by Francis Chan
http://glasgowchurch.org.uk/Sermon/Corey_and_Angela_Stuck/You_and_Me_Forever/Glasgow/a3c6a7a7-e34e-45d5-8612-0762a7ee256e
This document discusses caring for one's soul through keeping it in direct contact with God, avoiding harsh conditions, and nurturing it with spiritual nourishment. Bible verses are provided that speak of finding rest in God, abstaining from sin, and thirsting for God. The document suggests that if one's soul was a plant, it would need sunlight, protection from harshness, and water/food to thrive. It encourages investing in one's soul by following these soul care principles.
Jesus went up a mountain and spent the night praying. The next day he chose twelve apostles from his disciples, whom he also named apostles. He then came down with the apostles and spoke to a large crowd of his disciples and many others who had come to hear him. In his sermon, Jesus taught them about loving their enemies, doing good to those who hate them, blessing those who curse them, and praying for those who mistreat them. He said they should be merciful as God is merciful. He cautioned them against judging others and emphasized the importance of generosity.
Power of cleansing - Gospel of Mark 1 - Adam BirrAdam Birr
Jesus heals a man with leprosy by touching him and saying "Be clean!" The leprosy immediately leaves the man and he is cleansed. Jesus instructs the man to show himself to the priest and offer sacrifices as testimony to his cleansing, but also warns him not to tell anyone. However, the man disobeys and begins freely telling people about his healing. As a result, Jesus can no longer enter towns openly but stays outside in lonely places, though people still come to him from everywhere.
Stages of spiritual growth - spiritual childhoodAdam Birr
The document outlines four stages of spiritual growth: spiritual childhood (focusing on growing into a new life and out of self-centered living), young adulthood (growing into God-centered ambitions), parent (sacrificing for others to grow), and notes that spiritual maturity is not defined by age or church attendance but by being humble and honest in evaluating one's growth. It provides biblical passages about guiding spiritual children to develop other-focused attitudes and perspective in hardships, and growing up into Christ through speaking the truth in love.
Stages of spiritual growth - spiritual infancyAdam Birr
Spiritual growth is a process that occurs in stages, beginning with spiritual infancy where one is growing into a new life in Christ through developing relationships, learning God's word, and forming new habits. As one moves to childhood, they grow out of self-centered living and into young adulthood where they pursue God-centered ambitions. The final stage is becoming a spiritual parent where one sacrifices to help others grow in their faith. True spiritual maturity is measured not by age or church attendance but by humility and honesty in self-evaluation to continue progressing in one's faith.
This document discusses effective discipleship through small group models. It begins by examining Jesus' model of having a small group of disciples and focusing on intentional, relational, and strategic discipleship. It then explores how small groups can cultivate a culture of discipleship by intentionally following Christ and entering into a transformational relationship, becoming like him in mission. Small groups are said to provide safe spaces for growth through honest relationships and challenging each other to become more Christ-like. The document advocates staying intentional, being relational, and thinking strategically in small group discipleship.
You and Me forever - Glasgow Church of ChristAdam Birr
Parenting Class presenting by Corey and Angela Stuck
Base on the book "You and Me Forever" by Francis Chan
http://glasgowchurch.org.uk/Sermon/Corey_and_Angela_Stuck/You_and_Me_Forever/Glasgow/a3c6a7a7-e34e-45d5-8612-0762a7ee256e
This document discusses caring for one's soul through keeping it in direct contact with God, avoiding harsh conditions, and nurturing it with spiritual nourishment. Bible verses are provided that speak of finding rest in God, abstaining from sin, and thirsting for God. The document suggests that if one's soul was a plant, it would need sunlight, protection from harshness, and water/food to thrive. It encourages investing in one's soul by following these soul care principles.
Jesus went up a mountain and spent the night praying. The next day he chose twelve apostles from his disciples, whom he also named apostles. He then came down with the apostles and spoke to a large crowd of his disciples and many others who had come to hear him. In his sermon, Jesus taught them about loving their enemies, doing good to those who hate them, blessing those who curse them, and praying for those who mistreat them. He said they should be merciful as God is merciful. He cautioned them against judging others and emphasized the importance of generosity.
The early church leaders had to consolidate and establish the legacy of the gospel as the Christian movement rapidly grew. They evolved a distinct Christian identity separate from Judaism. They established institutional structures by defining leadership roles and uniform doctrines and practices. They also encouraged believers to endure the "growing pains" of persecution by persevering in hope through the example of Christ. The New Testament writings helped with these efforts to consolidate the gospel's legacy in the church.
This document discusses the controversy in the early church over whether Gentiles needed to become Jewish before becoming Christian. It summarizes key events in Jewish history and demographics in the Roman Empire. It then outlines how the "Judaizing controversy" came to a head in Antioch and was resolved at the Jerusalem Council, establishing that Gentiles do not need to follow Jewish customs like circumcision to be Christian. Paul's letters argue this position from historical, prophetic and theological standpoints. The destruction of the Jerusalem temple in 70 AD further separated Judaism and Christianity.
The document discusses how syncretism, or the blending of belief systems, posed a threat to the purity of the gospel message as Christianity spread throughout the diverse Greco-Roman world. It provided examples of how pagan religious influences like mystery cults, emperor worship, and philosophical schools like Gnosticism attempted to distort Christian teachings. Several New Testament books, especially those written in Asia Minor, addressed these syncretistic threats and refuted false doctrines. Gnosticism in particular challenged early churches with its views that matter is evil and salvation comes through special knowledge.
Deploying Enterprise Cordova Windows Phone AppsAdam Birr
The out of the box Cordova windows visual studio template does not product an artefact which can be deployed through an MDM, this presentation shows it can be modified to achieve this goal
The document discusses issues with server-side unit testing and provides recommendations to improve unit testing methods. It notes that unit tests often have poorly defined units, fragile dependencies, unclear purposes, and lack of structure. It recommends defining a "unit" as a single class, mocking dependencies, using frameworks like Mockito, and covering all methods and paths. The document contrasts the DAMP (Descriptive And Meaningful Phrases) and DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) principles, saying DAMP is preferred for tests to prioritize readability over code duplication. It provides guidelines for writing clear, simple unit tests with descriptive names, single assertions per test, and use of templates.
Ephesians 2 3 - Reconciled with each other - Paolo Ugolini - Glasgow Church o...Adam Birr
Sermon by Paolo Ugolini
Glasgow Church of Christ
http://www.glasgowchurch.org.uk/Sermon/Paolo_Ugolini/Ephesians_2_and_3_Reconciled_with_Each_Other/Glasgow/ff6de112-d848-4726-bb54-7d106ce5964d
Ephesians 2 - christ and relationships - Paolo UgoliniAdam Birr
Grace comes from God and is embodied in Christ, who has given power to the Church. Ephesians 2:1-10 discusses how the power of God's grace through Christ reconnects relationships by reconnecting people to God through Christ, giving them salvation, resurrection with Christ, and a seat in the heavenly realm.
The document discusses how Ephesians 1 teaches that God blesses believers with every spiritual blessing through Christ for the purpose of building grace-based churches. It highlights how God's grace permeates all of creation but that his spiritual blessings are specifically channeled through churches, which are described as Christ's body where he fills and rules over all things. The passage from Ephesians 1:22-23 is cited to support this, showing how God appointed Christ as head of all things for the benefit and fullness of the church.
This document discusses the grace of God through salvation and how it outweighs all worldly pleasures and possessions. It presents passages from scripture about how the grace of God offers salvation to all, how a pearl of great value represents finding salvation through Christ, and how knowing Christ is of surpassing worth compared to any worldly gain. It contrasts the emptiness of pursuing worldly projects and pleasures with keeping God's commandments. The conclusion is that the grace of God through salvation is most important.
This document discusses improving server-side unit testing methods. It identifies issues with current server unit tests such as dependencies between classes and lack of clear purpose or expectations. It recommends defining a "unit" as a single Java class and mocking dependencies. Tests should describe specifications, improve code quality, and reduce bugs. While DRY principles are best for production code, DAMP (Descriptive And Meaningful Phrases) is preferable for unit tests to prioritize readability over code duplication. Each test should focus on one thing, use plain language, and assert expected outcomes rather than null values.
This document contains a summary of a talk given by John Oakes on the topic of truth and worldviews. It begins by outlining some of the challenges facing Christianity today, including secularization, loss of morality, and loss of intellectual ground at universities. It then examines the worldviews of naturalism/materialism and postmodernism, arguing they cannot adequately answer important human questions or make people better. The document evaluates various claims of naturalism and argues Christianity provides better answers to questions of meaning and morality.
The document examines evidence for the reliability of the gospels and the historicity of Jesus and his resurrection. It finds that the gospels were written early and by eyewitnesses, and are more reliable than other ancient texts. Extra-biblical sources like Josephus support Jesus' existence. Archeology confirms biblical accounts. Objections that Jesus was a lunatic, liar or merely a teacher are refuted. The resurrection is supported by the empty tomb and eyewitness accounts too consistent to be hallucinations. In conclusion, the document finds the New Testament reliable and that Jesus was the Son of God who was resurrected.
Ready to Unlock the Power of Blockchain!Toptal Tech
Imagine a world where data flows freely, yet remains secure. A world where trust is built into the fabric of every transaction. This is the promise of blockchain, a revolutionary technology poised to reshape our digital landscape.
Toptal Tech is at the forefront of this innovation, connecting you with the brightest minds in blockchain development. Together, we can unlock the potential of this transformative technology, building a future of transparency, security, and endless possibilities.
The early church leaders had to consolidate and establish the legacy of the gospel as the Christian movement rapidly grew. They evolved a distinct Christian identity separate from Judaism. They established institutional structures by defining leadership roles and uniform doctrines and practices. They also encouraged believers to endure the "growing pains" of persecution by persevering in hope through the example of Christ. The New Testament writings helped with these efforts to consolidate the gospel's legacy in the church.
This document discusses the controversy in the early church over whether Gentiles needed to become Jewish before becoming Christian. It summarizes key events in Jewish history and demographics in the Roman Empire. It then outlines how the "Judaizing controversy" came to a head in Antioch and was resolved at the Jerusalem Council, establishing that Gentiles do not need to follow Jewish customs like circumcision to be Christian. Paul's letters argue this position from historical, prophetic and theological standpoints. The destruction of the Jerusalem temple in 70 AD further separated Judaism and Christianity.
The document discusses how syncretism, or the blending of belief systems, posed a threat to the purity of the gospel message as Christianity spread throughout the diverse Greco-Roman world. It provided examples of how pagan religious influences like mystery cults, emperor worship, and philosophical schools like Gnosticism attempted to distort Christian teachings. Several New Testament books, especially those written in Asia Minor, addressed these syncretistic threats and refuted false doctrines. Gnosticism in particular challenged early churches with its views that matter is evil and salvation comes through special knowledge.
Deploying Enterprise Cordova Windows Phone AppsAdam Birr
The out of the box Cordova windows visual studio template does not product an artefact which can be deployed through an MDM, this presentation shows it can be modified to achieve this goal
The document discusses issues with server-side unit testing and provides recommendations to improve unit testing methods. It notes that unit tests often have poorly defined units, fragile dependencies, unclear purposes, and lack of structure. It recommends defining a "unit" as a single class, mocking dependencies, using frameworks like Mockito, and covering all methods and paths. The document contrasts the DAMP (Descriptive And Meaningful Phrases) and DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) principles, saying DAMP is preferred for tests to prioritize readability over code duplication. It provides guidelines for writing clear, simple unit tests with descriptive names, single assertions per test, and use of templates.
Ephesians 2 3 - Reconciled with each other - Paolo Ugolini - Glasgow Church o...Adam Birr
Sermon by Paolo Ugolini
Glasgow Church of Christ
http://www.glasgowchurch.org.uk/Sermon/Paolo_Ugolini/Ephesians_2_and_3_Reconciled_with_Each_Other/Glasgow/ff6de112-d848-4726-bb54-7d106ce5964d
Ephesians 2 - christ and relationships - Paolo UgoliniAdam Birr
Grace comes from God and is embodied in Christ, who has given power to the Church. Ephesians 2:1-10 discusses how the power of God's grace through Christ reconnects relationships by reconnecting people to God through Christ, giving them salvation, resurrection with Christ, and a seat in the heavenly realm.
The document discusses how Ephesians 1 teaches that God blesses believers with every spiritual blessing through Christ for the purpose of building grace-based churches. It highlights how God's grace permeates all of creation but that his spiritual blessings are specifically channeled through churches, which are described as Christ's body where he fills and rules over all things. The passage from Ephesians 1:22-23 is cited to support this, showing how God appointed Christ as head of all things for the benefit and fullness of the church.
This document discusses the grace of God through salvation and how it outweighs all worldly pleasures and possessions. It presents passages from scripture about how the grace of God offers salvation to all, how a pearl of great value represents finding salvation through Christ, and how knowing Christ is of surpassing worth compared to any worldly gain. It contrasts the emptiness of pursuing worldly projects and pleasures with keeping God's commandments. The conclusion is that the grace of God through salvation is most important.
This document discusses improving server-side unit testing methods. It identifies issues with current server unit tests such as dependencies between classes and lack of clear purpose or expectations. It recommends defining a "unit" as a single Java class and mocking dependencies. Tests should describe specifications, improve code quality, and reduce bugs. While DRY principles are best for production code, DAMP (Descriptive And Meaningful Phrases) is preferable for unit tests to prioritize readability over code duplication. Each test should focus on one thing, use plain language, and assert expected outcomes rather than null values.
This document contains a summary of a talk given by John Oakes on the topic of truth and worldviews. It begins by outlining some of the challenges facing Christianity today, including secularization, loss of morality, and loss of intellectual ground at universities. It then examines the worldviews of naturalism/materialism and postmodernism, arguing they cannot adequately answer important human questions or make people better. The document evaluates various claims of naturalism and argues Christianity provides better answers to questions of meaning and morality.
The document examines evidence for the reliability of the gospels and the historicity of Jesus and his resurrection. It finds that the gospels were written early and by eyewitnesses, and are more reliable than other ancient texts. Extra-biblical sources like Josephus support Jesus' existence. Archeology confirms biblical accounts. Objections that Jesus was a lunatic, liar or merely a teacher are refuted. The resurrection is supported by the empty tomb and eyewitness accounts too consistent to be hallucinations. In conclusion, the document finds the New Testament reliable and that Jesus was the Son of God who was resurrected.
Ready to Unlock the Power of Blockchain!Toptal Tech
Imagine a world where data flows freely, yet remains secure. A world where trust is built into the fabric of every transaction. This is the promise of blockchain, a revolutionary technology poised to reshape our digital landscape.
Toptal Tech is at the forefront of this innovation, connecting you with the brightest minds in blockchain development. Together, we can unlock the potential of this transformative technology, building a future of transparency, security, and endless possibilities.
Gen Z and the marketplaces - let's translate their needsLaura Szabó
The product workshop focused on exploring the requirements of Generation Z in relation to marketplace dynamics. We delved into their specific needs, examined the specifics in their shopping preferences, and analyzed their preferred methods for accessing information and making purchases within a marketplace. Through the study of real-life cases , we tried to gain valuable insights into enhancing the marketplace experience for Generation Z.
The workshop was held on the DMA Conference in Vienna June 2024.
Discover the benefits of outsourcing SEO to Indiadavidjhones387
"Discover the benefits of outsourcing SEO to India! From cost-effective services and expert professionals to round-the-clock work advantages, learn how your business can achieve digital success with Indian SEO solutions.
Understanding User Behavior with Google Analytics.pdfSEO Article Boost
Unlocking the full potential of Google Analytics is crucial for understanding and optimizing your website’s performance. This guide dives deep into the essential aspects of Google Analytics, from analyzing traffic sources to understanding user demographics and tracking user engagement.
Traffic Sources Analysis:
Discover where your website traffic originates. By examining the Acquisition section, you can identify whether visitors come from organic search, paid campaigns, direct visits, social media, or referral links. This knowledge helps in refining marketing strategies and optimizing resource allocation.
User Demographics Insights:
Gain a comprehensive view of your audience by exploring demographic data in the Audience section. Understand age, gender, and interests to tailor your marketing strategies effectively. Leverage this information to create personalized content and improve user engagement and conversion rates.
Tracking User Engagement:
Learn how to measure user interaction with your site through key metrics like bounce rate, average session duration, and pages per session. Enhance user experience by analyzing engagement metrics and implementing strategies to keep visitors engaged.
Conversion Rate Optimization:
Understand the importance of conversion rates and how to track them using Google Analytics. Set up Goals, analyze conversion funnels, segment your audience, and employ A/B testing to optimize your website for higher conversions. Utilize ecommerce tracking and multi-channel funnels for a detailed view of your sales performance and marketing channel contributions.
Custom Reports and Dashboards:
Create custom reports and dashboards to visualize and interpret data relevant to your business goals. Use advanced filters, segments, and visualization options to gain deeper insights. Incorporate custom dimensions and metrics for tailored data analysis. Integrate external data sources to enrich your analytics and make well-informed decisions.
This guide is designed to help you harness the power of Google Analytics for making data-driven decisions that enhance website performance and achieve your digital marketing objectives. Whether you are looking to improve SEO, refine your social media strategy, or boost conversion rates, understanding and utilizing Google Analytics is essential for your success.
Understanding User Behavior with Google Analytics.pdf
Church Websites
1. Church
website
framework
• Designed to be
attractive to visitors
and useful for
members
• Fully configurable
• Built with Asp.net
C# using Nhibernate
• Developed in 2011
3. Members and
Administration Portal
• Feature rich members and
administrator portal
• Member features:
• Rotas
• Church directory
• Prayer requests
• Admin features:
• Adding sermons
• Updating the site
• Adding members