http://www.theblackchurch.us Black Churches have a long history. The Modern Day Black Church is heavy into praise and worship teams and contemporary gospel music en-us Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:08:55 CST Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:08:55 CST http://www.theblackchurch.us/ Black Churches have a long history. The Modern Day Black Church is heavy into praise and worship teams and contemporary gospel music Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:08:55 CST http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/151181/Jesus... Jesus of Nazareth (c. 5 BC/BCE – c. 30 AD/CE) also known as Jesus Christ, is the central figure of Christianity, which views him as the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament, with most Christian denominations believing him to be the Son of God who was raised from the dead.Islam considers Jesus a prophet and also the Messiah.[8] Several othe... 2011-12-28 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/151182/Baptism... Baptism is one of the most important rituals in the Chsristian Church. Our words, baptism and baptize, come from the Greek words baptisma and baptizo. Baptizo (baptize) means to be overwhelmed, fully wet or washed. Baptisma (baptism) means immersion or submersion; that is, to be plunged into liquid and to sink below the surface. It is intere... 2011-12-28 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/150925/When-God-SPeaks-To-Us... God Speaks To Us Spontaneously Author: Mark Virkler God does indeed speak to people today, just has He did in the past as we see in the Scriptures. However, in our society which is so wrapped up in rationalism, we have trained ourselves not to hear God's voice or even to think that we can hear God's voice.We can hear God's voice and there are fou... 2011-12-22 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/148787/The-book-of-Revelation-Explained... The most accurate understanding of the book of revelation Author: Gary Colin THE MOST ACCURATE UNDERSTANDING OF THE BOOK OF REVELATION Please begin with Revelation Chapter 1 Verse 1. The Revelation Of Jesus Christ, Which God Gave Unto Him, To Shew Unto His Servants Things Which Must Shortly Come To Pass; God Gave Jesus The Revelation To Be Giv... 2011-11-13 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/137789/Easter... What Easter means to Christians? Author: Mr. Joseph Russell, Jr. Today is the day the Lord has made let us Rejoice in it and be glad! Our hearts have been redeemed by the stripes of His pure spirit and repenting of his blood. Jesus wants me to live and no longer be challenged by the fear of death. These inhibitions are from our Savior Lord Jesus ... 2011-04-24 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/133147/Purgatory... What is purgatory? Purgatory is the state of those who die in God’s friendship, assured of their eternal salvation, but who still have need of purification to enter into the happiness of heaven. How can we help the souls being purified in purgatory? Because of the communion of saints, the faithful who are still pilgrims on earth are able t... 2011-03-04 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/128744/Women-Pastors-... Women pastors and elders are now being ordained throughout most Christian denominations. However, some still maintain that men and women have been assigned different roles in the Church, with men being designated by God for leadership; although the majority insists that this male leadership exclusivity does not apply to the New Testament Church. ... 2011-01-18 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/128750/A-Prayer... An original written prayer by Donald Benton The Holy Ghost settles waters when they are rough The holy Ghost calms the raging winds when they rage The Holy Ghost immerses the soul with comfort when uncomfortable God releases all his love and power into your heart to vanquish devils dominions God is triumphant, he remains triumphant Jesus has... 2011-01-18 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/128593/Are-Black-Preacher-Plundering-Their-Own-... Are Black preacher plundering their own for benefits of riches? The rise of so many independant black churches has to make one wonder what is behind so many new churches being founded. Simple answer, money. African American men who are in the elite inner circle of church founders have found a circuit to riches. Even young ... 2011-01-16 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/128543/Improve-Your-Church’s-Development---... Improving one's church development depends mainly on having the right people on the right tasks. In choosing leaders or key persons to be placed on the right ministries such as: planning, equipping, music, praise and worship, maintenance, children, youth, men, women, etc. it would always be wise to choose spiritual maturity above anything else. The... 2011-01-15 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/124815/An-Interview-with-Denise-Matthews... She may have been born January 4, 1959 as Denise Katrina Matthews but the country remembers her 1982 contribution to pop music as the sexy lead singer of the group Vanity 6 (comprised of Prince's high school girlfriend Susan Moonsie and Boston native, Brenda Bennett) with the release of the dance hit; Nasty Girl. After one year, Vanity went solo an... 2010-12-16 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/116149/Writing-and-Delivering-a-Eulogy---... Eulogies Are Our Greatest Public Speaking ChallengeEulogies are never easy. They're not easy to listen to when they're about your most precious loved one. A eulogy is particularly difficult when you're the one giving it. The word itself is derived from two Greek words 'eu' meaning beautiful and 'logos' meaning word or study. This article is about w... 2010-10-09 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/112671/Prophecy... The secular and commonly held belief about prophets is that they are people who are able to see the future and make it known to someone, thus they are sometimes referred to as seers. This notion may be partly true, what this definition lacks can be the stuff you don't know that can hurt you. The greatest single definition I have ever found is ... 2010-08-26 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/110907/Resurrection... Resurrection Crux by Phillip RossPaul knew that God's grace toward him had not been in vain because Paul was also aware of the extent of his own effort, his work, his struggle. To say that a thing is not in vain means that it is useful and productive. Paul had a particularly productive ministry because God had abundantly blessed him with much grace... 2010-08-07 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/109432/Pharaoh-Akhenaten... Pharaoh Akhenaten, Commander-In-Chief, Angel Ufos: America's Prophecy Author: Gary Colin PHARAOH AKHENATEN, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, ANGEL UFOS: AMERICA'S PROPHECY The Bible phrase to and fro refers to Angelic ships that travel above and into Earth's surface. The Pharaoh Of Egypt Is Associated With These UFOs. Bible Prophecy (hidden in symbolism (M... 2010-07-25 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/101397/Sheltered-in-the-Savior’s-Love... Sheltered in the Savior’s Love by Marijo PhelpsDo you know someone who can shelter you? Someone who can always, always be there for you no matter what? Even though you cannot see them you know that you know that they are very present? I would say a resounding YES to these questions. Who is this someone? The Lord Jesus Christ, if you have a... 2010-07-12 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/95046/African-American-Religion... the Black Church The black church or African American church refers to Christian churches that minister to predominantly African-American congregations in the United States. Some black churches, like African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Churches, belong to predominantly African-American denominations, many black churches are members of predominantly ... 2010-07-02 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/89314/Psalm-51... Transformation and Psalm 51 Author: Joseph Jagde Psalm 51 reads as follows from the New American Standard Bible: 1 Be gracious to me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness;According to the greatness of Your compassion blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquityAnd cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgress... 2010-06-23 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/84083/To-communicate-with-God---... Since time immemorial, humankind has been a staunch disciple of the power of prayers. Be it any faith in the slightest, one common thing that you might find in all these is the belief in prayer. Beginning from Christianity to Hinduism to Islam prayers binds them all in one belief. So what is it precisely that makes it one of the most typically assu... 2010-06-14 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/76203/Footsteps-A-film-by-Dany-Nieves... FootstepsA film by Dany NievesFilmed in Decatur, Georgia in the spring of 2010.Life lessons from those who care about our future. \Footsteps\ is a journey through life with words of encouragement from our grandparents. It is how they see the world today and how they grew up to help make it a better place for us. Each voice has its own message a... 2010-05-31 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/75936/Holding-Daddy's-Hand... We cannot see clearly as we try to peer into the future. For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known (1 Corinthians 13:12). It's not just that we see dimly, but that we see as in a mirror dimly. Seeing dimly is bad enough, but to see as in a mirror dimly sug... 2010-05-30 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/61857/The-Seven-Last-Sayings-of-Jesus... The Seven Last Sayings of Jesus by mike91The seven last sayings of Jesus are:Luke 23:34 - Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.Luke 23:43 - Truly, truly I say to you, this day you shall be with me in paradise.John 19:26-27 - Woman, behold your son... behold your Mother.Matthew 27:46 - My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?... 2010-04-21 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/60330/Apostleship-and-Followership... Apostleship and Followership Author: Phillip Ross 1 Corinthians 12:25 sums up the central concern of the chapter: that there may be no division in the body. The general theme of the chapter is the unity of the body of Christ, the church. Paul had been writing to the Corinthian church because some of the church leaders had created a division as ... 2010-04-11 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/58985/Are-You-Leading-An-Inspirational-Life... Are You Leading An Inspirational Life? by Monique SchlosserYesterday I talked about leading an inspirational life and how life is a journey. I also shared with you some of my journey and how I took the road less traveled and what a difference it has made in my life.One day your life's journey will be over, and you will enter eternity. But what kind... 2010-04-04 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/57825/Christ-Living-in-Us... Christ Living in Us - No Longer Me Who Lives (Galatians 2:20)By Steve Wickham I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. ~Galatians 2:20 (NIV). This is a big call--or seems like it. The apostle Paul advoca... 2010-03-26 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/56457/Psalm-Singing-in-Scripture-&-History:-Biblical-Worship-Songs-... Psalm Singing in Scripture & History: Biblical Worship-Songs by Reg BarrowPSALM SINGING IN SCRIPTURE & HISTORYby Reg BarrowThe reading of the Scriptures with godly fear; the sound preaching, and conscionable hearing of the word, in obedience unto God, with understanding, faith, and reverence; singing of psalms with grace in the heart; as a... 2010-03-17 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/55655/The-Price-Has-Already-Been-Paid... The Price Has Already Been Paid Too many Christians are trying very hard to become righteous in God's eyes. Many do penance to try and pay for their sins, while the Bible declares that Jesus Christ paid the price for all sins. If he paid the price for all sins, then what price is there left to pay? There are many sincere Christians who are quick t... 2010-03-11 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/55425/The-Day-the-Word-Was-Made-Flesh... The Day the Word Was Made Flesh Copyright © 2010 Bob and Penny Lord's Site The Annunciation From The Rosary - The Life of Jesus and Mary Mary had been consecrated to the Temple, as a child. Her ongoing prayer was that the Messiah would come in her lifetime and free the people she loved so much. She spent much of her time in the Temple; but ... 2010-03-08 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/54945/Are-You-Afraid-To-Trust-God?... Are You Afraid To Trust God? by Michael A. VerdicchioThere are a number of different reasons why some people are afraid to trust God for His help. But it seems that in the troubling days we are living in, a few more people each day are at least considering the possibility of receiving help from God. Perhaps this article can be of great assistance t... 2010-03-04 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/53049/How-to-Pray-to-God... How to Pray to God - Strategy to Understand the Secrets of Prayer by G.S. VirkWho says prayer does not work? Who has not experienced the power of true prayer? How to prayer are as important as cultivating faith in God. Texts of Sacred Books of almost all major religions, preaches a relationship with God through prayer. Prayer to the Lord, has signi... 2010-02-16 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/52623/The-Lord's-Supper... The Lord's Supper by Phillip RossPaul was not against eating and drinking. He was not opposed to feasting or wine. Rather, he was interested in the sanctification of the Lord's Supper -- separating the Lord's Supper from common eating. The Lord's Supper had a special purpose and was to be differentiated from other eating and drinking. And secondly,... 2010-02-12 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/50963/God-Is-A-Good-God... God Is A Good God And He Wants To Show His Goodness To You Author: Pastor Reinhard Westphal Every Christian that I know of beliefs that God is a good God. But how does God’s goodness affect our daily walk with God? How does the goodness of God help us in living the Christian live day in and day out? In this article I am going to show you fi... 2010-01-27 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/50219/Stellar-Gospel-Music-Awards... Gospel royalty, Mary Mary, ushered in the new-year by taking home four awards at the 25th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards ceremony held in Nashville, TN on January 17, 2010. Tied with Hezekiah Walker for the most wins this year, Mary Mary took home awards for Song of The Year for God In Me, Group/Duo of the Year, Contemporary Group/Duo of... 2010-01-21 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/49915/Tiger-Wood’s-Lesson... Tiger Wood’s Lesson: Exploration of Shame and Forgiveness Author: Daryl Green IntroductionIn the 1850 novel The Scarlet Letter, author Nathaniel Hawthorne takes the reader on an emotional roller coaster with a moral-laden saga. In a 17th-century Puritan settlement, Hester Prynne bears a scarlet letter “A” on her breast for her a... 2010-01-19 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/49429/Bible-Trivia... Bible Trivia - Pearly Gates, Goliath, Noah's Ark and MoreBy John Hightower Use these Bible Trivia questions and answers to stimulate conversation in your next Bible Study Class. Search the King James Bible for the answers. Three of the great bible stories include John's vision of the pearly gates, Daniel's battle with Goliath, and the story of Noa... 2010-01-15 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/49215/Guitar--In-Gospel-Music... Play Guitar For Jesus WorshippingBy Paul Gian Heartfelt words and a love for Jesus Christ have been the inspiration for hundreds of great Christian songs throughout history. These Christian songs have inspired people so much that they have become a part of our routines while worshiping God. In modern times, Christianity music comes in all forms a... 2010-01-13 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/43950/The-Fullness-and-Splendor-of-God... The Fullness and Splendor of God From Isaiah 40By Steve Wickham Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood since the earth was founded? -Isaiah 40:21 (all passages, TNIV). How would we begin to describe the works and character of God to a stranger to our planet--an alien from anot... 2009-11-22 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/43067/Black-Christian-Singles-... Black Christian SinglesBy Jimmy Sturo Not much difference is seen when we analyze and observe the black Christian singles community. The pressure felt by Christian singles is shared equally by black Christian singles too. The tension of being single for the rest of their lives is just as present in their lives. But as with the other Christian... 2009-11-16 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/38760/What-Color-Was-Jesus?... What Color Was Jesus?By Robert L Johnston Most pictures of Jesus depict Him as a white man. Recent events have revealed that some black churches declare Him to be a black man. It appears that many Christians want to make Jesus into their own image, believing they can better relate to Him and that He can better relate to them if He had the same ski... 2009-10-21 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/38763/Christ---The-Standard-of-Truth... Christ - The Standard of TruthBy Jason D Witcher The statement by the Lord, I am the way, John 6:4, and the theological framework it creates does not suffice unless he can also declare that he is the Truth. Therefore we must evaluate the second part of the profound statement of John 6:4, I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. The second ingredi... 2009-10-21 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/36152/Tithing... Why Tithing 10% Isn't Even Close to What Jesus Told Us to DoBy Matthew Robert Payne Do you really think giving a 10% tithe is the New Testament commandment of Jesus for his followers? Do you really think that tithing 10% I what we should be doing as faithful Christians? Here is what we should be doing. You may be shocked out of what you currently ... 2009-10-02 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/28062/Praise-and-Worship-Sheet-Music... Spirit Of The Living God Lift Up Your Heads Awesome God Holy Ground (Beatty) Praise The Name Of Jesus He Who Began A Good Work In You We Have Come Into His House Great And Mighty (Great And Mighty Is The Lord Our God) Give Thanks God Will Make A Way Bless His Holy Name I Exalt Thee I Will Call Upon The Lord Come Let Us Offer See all contents Hide e... 2009-08-30 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/28066/Praise-and-Worship-Dancewear... Outfits should not be tight fitting Necklines must not be low Skirt lengths should be below the knee Matching cullottes, worn under skirts The Tradition of Stepping Moves from College Campus to the ChurchBy Freddie Stewart The tradition of stepping has been popularized by Black fraternities and sororities and combines different elements ... 2009-08-30 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/21704/Gospel-Music... Urban contemporary gospel (sometimes marketed as Black gospel to help distinguish it from other forms of Christian music, such as contemporary Christian music or Christian rock and Southern gospel) is a subgenre of gospel music Albertina Walker - I Can Go To God In Prayer When Black Gospel Music Lyrics Crossed the Great DivideBy... 2009-07-31 http://www.theblackchurch.us/articles/21470/Black-Churches... Black Churches... 2009-07-30 http://www.theblackchurch.us/headlines/news/african american church african american church News Headline :Black Churches have a long history. The Modern Day Black Church is heavy into praise and worship teams and contemporary gospel music Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:08:55 CST http://www.theblackchurch.us/resources/partners Other Resources :Black Churches have a long history. 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The Modern Day Black Church is heavy into praise and worship teams and contemporary gospel music Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:08:55 CST http://www.theblackchurch.us/exm/Black_Sermons/ Black Sermons Black Sermon Topics AdulteryAdventAnniversary PastorAnniversary ChoirAnniversary UsherAnniversary ChurchAscensionBaptismBlack HistoryBrothe... 2009-07-30 http://www.theblackchurch.us/exm/Black_Church_Hats/ a church hat, flamboyant as it may be, is no mere fashion accessory; it's a cherished African American custom, one observed with boundless passion by black women of various religious denominations 2009-07-30 http://www.theblackchurch.us/exm/Search_For_A_Church/ search a Church 2009-07-31 http://www.theblackchurch.us/exm/Black_Women_Preachers/ Black Women Preachers   The Rev. ANN FARRAR LIGHTNER-FULLER, pastor of Mt. Calvary AME Church in Towson, Md The... 2009-08-26 http://www.theblackchurch.us/exm/PRAISE_and_WORSHIP_/ PRAISE and WORSHIP The purpose of the Praise and Worship Team is to lead God's people in praise and worship through ... 2009-08-30 http://www.theblackchurch.us/news/1446094/-Learning-African-American-History-in-Boston... Sure we've all heard of Paul Revere and John Hancock, but what about Crispus Attucks? It turns out Attucks, a dockworker in his 40s, was an important guy in Revolutionary War times too — the first American in fact to die in the colonists' fight for freedom from Britain.... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:55:30 -0800 http://www.theblackchurch.us/news/1446095/-African-American-Club-holds-MLK-Day-celebration... The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream. Now it's our responsibility to keep making the dream a reality. That was the recurring lesson of the day at the historic Booker T. Washington School on Monday as the African American Club of Pasco held its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration.... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:18:14 -0800 http://www.theblackchurch.us/news/1446096/-The-First-Ladies-Health-Initiative-Sends-Letter-to-Express-Scripts-Outlining-the-Value-of-Walgreens-to-the-African-...... CHICAGO, Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The First Ladies Health Initiative, representing more than 100 First Ladies (pastors' wives) of African American churches around the cities of Chicago and Los Angeles, ...... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:00:00 -0800 http://www.theblackchurch.us/news/1446097/-African-Children's-Choir-Performs-Friday-Night-In-Bryan... A free concert is happening Friday at 7 P.M. at Church of the Nazarene.... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:31:44 -0800 http://www.theblackchurch.us/news/1446098/-Vandals-target-2-African-American-churches-in-Farragut... The two churches, Original Church of God and Concord AME, stand side by side on Loop Road. Knox County sheriff's investigators say there have been a series of incidents since early December.... Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:03:13 -0800 http://www.theblackchurch.us/news/1446099/-Vandals-target-two-Farragut-African-American-churches... Vandals have shattered nearly all the windows at two local African-American churches.... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:48:13 -0800 http://www.theblackchurch.us/news/1446100/-FIRST-ON-3:-African-American-scammers-targeting-local-black-community-with-Black-Farmers-Settlement... WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Scammers taking advantage of the federal government's Black Farmers Settlement are targeting the local black community. Word got out that if you showed up Friday at the Ekklesia United Holy Church on 17th Street near Market, filled out an online form, then had it notarized on site for $20, you could apply to receive pa... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:31:28 -0800 http://www.theblackchurch.us/news/1446101/-Gingrich-walks-through-fire-at-African-American-church... COLUMBIA, SC -- Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich was forced to answer tough questions and clarify his past statements on race before members of an African American congregation Saturday evening.  At the Jones Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Gingrich …... Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:31:14 -0800 http://www.theblackchurch.us/news/1446102/-KKK-Leader-Speaks-on-Building-Dispute-Involving-Black-Baptist-Church... The head of a national chapter of the Ku Klux Klan is siding with the law in a property battle between an African-American church and a white nationalist shop in South Carolina.... Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:42:50 -0800 http://www.theblackchurch.us/news/1446103/-African-American-church-has-grown-as-Orange-has-grown... This parish has served the needs of the African-American community for generations.... Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:46:36 -0800