Kingdom Fellowship Weekend

In this presentation, Barry Grant gives a rousing call to awake from spiritual slumber.

Sleeping is tricky: you can accidentally fall asleep, and you cannot wake yourself up. We talk the talk, we sing the songs, and we pray the prayers – but where is God? With Judgment Day honesty, are you confident Jesus will not deem you lukewarm on the last day?

The more the enemy comes into our face with things we never thought we could face, the closer we get to God. Are you in the fight against evil? Are you confident in walking in the light – not only while in church, but while you’re among your peers in the world?

The sleeping church doesn’t face persecution. When the church rises up forsaking all, the battle begins. Does Satan laugh at your spiritual commitment?

The way of the cross is more than historic drama that occurred on a hill far away. It’s more than a conflict of conscience because of the terribly large discrepancy between Christ’s holy standard and one’s faulty example of it. Something must happen to us on the cross. It must be the position of our faith to die on the cross.

How can callings contribute to good team relationships and how can they hinder good working relationships? Should a team screen those who want to join the team? What are some good questions that team members should ask each other before committing themselves to each other? What stages do teams often go through before they become productive and effective. What are some things that can bring conflict in a church or team? In this panel discussion, the panelists Andrew Kurtz, Dwight Nisly, and Kevin Brechbill reflect on their life observations and experiences. Panel discussion moderated by Ernest Eby.

This message was given at the Church Growth Seminar 2022, which is a segment organized by the Church Planters’ Forum.

From which three groups do churches grow their numbers? What principles should churches keep in mind as they seek to grow their churches? What should churches avoid and what should they concentrate on if they want their church to reflect a cross section of the local population?

This message was given at the Church Growth Seminar 2022, which is a segment organized by the Church Planters’ Forum.

What kind of heart and character is necessary to be effective in spreading the Gospel in countries with high rates of property. Can people communicate the Gospel of Jesus in other places if they don’t do it at home in their own neighborhoods. And what Gospel and worldview should we make known anyway?

This message was given at the Church Growth Seminar 2022, which is a segment organized by the Church Planters’ Forum.

In this sermon, Brother Finny Kuruvilla delivers a powerful message to the church of today. The framework of his sermon is the Beatitudes. The picture he paints is that of Jesus standing with His hand on your head giving you a blessing as a result of you keeping the Beatitudes. If you or your church is struggling to receive the blessing and glory of God take time to listen to this blowing of the trumpet in Zion.

In this sermon, Brother Dale Heisey of Costa Rica delivers a powerful 21st century message on structure and life. Is kingdom building possible without structure? Is life itself possible without structure? Brother Dale preaches a clear message on a foundational principle every believer should hear and every church cannot live without.

Brothers Patrick Matthews, Mark Yoder, Wolfgang Miggiani, and Tim Kuepfer discuss their experiences in restoring life to broken situations. Panel discussion moderated by Brother Joe Kurtz.

Helping the Homeless

A few losses that cause a downward spiral in some people’s lives are the loss of loved ones or the loss of a job which can cause the loss of their housing. Some of these stabilizing factors in a person’s life are flimsy at best, and the tipping point is always just around the next corner. Instability seeks stability, but stability avoids those who are in instability. So how do we find a way to bridge the gap for those who have struggled from some overwhelming circumstances and fall out from a lifestyle that began by their own separation from God? Come help me find a new way of loving as Jesus did. -Patrick Matthews

Loving the Fatherless

We all need a father figure in our lives. What does a father provide? So many don’t have a father. How can we lead others to find our real Father that supplies all our needs? -Mark Yoder

Exposing Unethical Vaccines

A number of modern vaccines used aborted fetal tissue in their development and production decades ago. How far should we as Christians accept the faint ripples of those remote abortions that occurred in the distant past for the sake of the public good and safety today? Find out how we can still follow the principles of Romans 12:9 by showing our sincere love and concern for others, abhorring that which is evil, and clinging to that which is good. -Wolfgang Miggiani

Fighting Addictions

All addictions are sin; some are particularly destructive to our bodies, but ALL can be overcome by God’s grace. Pornography and other sexual sins have a giant and deadly foothold in our Churches; they are a noose that is strangling our spiritual life. Thus, we must take decisive action steps to provide a space for healing. -Tim Kuepfer

Sister Deborah Bercot shares that we are in the school of God and what we choose to learn now, takes us into eternity. No matter our age, we all have something to grow or improve in. Our response to the beauty of life should be with love, forgiveness, submission and a pure heart.

(Admin note: We apologize for the poor sound quality for those who were in attendance. Also, due to the poor record quality, this message was rerecorded for your use here; thanks to Deborah Bercot for her willingness to rerecord.)

Two months before sharing this message at Kingdom Fellowship Weekend, Brother Mark Yoder was struggling to breathe in the Covid unit of a Costa Rican hospital. God answered many prayers to restore him to health!

Brought back from the brink of eternity, Brother Mark gives an impassioned call for men to dedicate their youth for what’s truly important in life. There’s no honor or glory in just following the crowd. Aim higher! Strive with all your heart to fulfill your unique mission from the King!

Sometimes we can feel that our life’s ‘unchangeables’ hinder our usefulness, but the secret to fruitfulness is to “be what Jesus would be in your body.” And “If you are what Jesus wants you to be right now, there’s no telling where He’s going to take you in the future!”

The Kingdom of God is people! So how we care for people is of utmost importance. Learn how to use difficult relationships as priceless opportunities to grow in being like Jesus.

The future of the church depends on young men who embrace the joy of giving their all for Christ and His Church! Young men who are outstanding in their values. Young men who are prepared to endure suffering in the advancement of the Kingdom. Rise up, O men of God!