The Holiness Project - Lenten Season 2021-2024
What a sad commentary to realize that the Religious Spirit is just as prevalent today as it was in the time of Christ.
There are Pharisees in our churches who don't understand the gospel of grace. When they get into power, they can lock the church into a cycle of powerlessness by focusing on the form rather than the essence of the gospel. There are Saduccees who love the politics and crave influence. When they get into power, manipulation, personal interest and agenda are the norm.
There are the Essenes who just want to separate themselves from the pollution of the world and do their devotions and prayers in peace. And then, of course, there are the Zealots, focused on their cause (and there are a lot of worthy causes out there).
But, in the end, the question is whether there are any real disciples, willing to follow the Way of the Cross, to help lead the church.
Chapter 1 - The Humiliation of God
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Chapter 2 - The Parable of the Religious Slave
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Chapter 3 - The Religious Leader
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Chapter 4 - The Religious Church
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Chapter 5 - Toxic Faith in the Religious Church
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Chapter 6 - Spiritual Abuse by Religious Leaders
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Chapter 7 - The Dangers of Communion
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Chapter 8 - The Dark Side of Church Discipline
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Chapter 9 - The Unattractive Church
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Chapter 10 - Hell is a Joke (Story)
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The Desert Warrior
There is a fundamental problem with leadership that even the secular world recognizes. Those who seek power are the most unfit to wield it. We call that the Leadership Paradox.
In the church it is supposed to be different but politics and strife seem to be at every turn. How do we find anointed leaders who can make a real difference in the ministry of the church.
First, we have to acknowledge the problem and why it exists even in the church. Secondly, we need to understand the four authorities and recognize and prioritize spiritual authority. Third, there has to be a real burden of glory in the life of the anointed leader.
After all, isn't it the anointing of God that makes someone fit for leadership in the first place?
Introduction
Chapter One - The Leadership Paradox
Chapter Two - Educated Beyond My Obedience
Chapter Three - The Curse of Church Politics
Chapter Four - Hard Questions for Elders
Chapter Five - The Four Authorities
Chapter Six - The Spiritual Prayer Map
Chapter Seven - The Twelve Prayers (Part 1)
Chapter Eight - The Twelve Prayers (Part 2)
Chapter Nine - The Burden of Glory
Chapter Ten - Heaven is a Myth (Story)
Conclusion
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