Claude V. King
Praying in Agreement
Jesus gave us a wonderful promise for the power of prayers of agreement in Matthew 18:19-20. What kind of praying meets God’s standards for such effective prayers? When we pray together, our greatest need is to come to the place where we agree together with what God desires to do–we pray according to His will. For more on this message see the following course: Growing Disciples: Pray in Faith (by T. W. Hunt and Claude King)
Claude V. King
Disciple Making Calls for Multiplication
When Jesus gave His disciples the Final Command (Great Commission), He told them to make disciples of all peoples and teach them to obey all His commands. He further commanded them to go to the ends of the earth. Disciple making that measures up to Christ’s command and to the demands of a rapidly growing world population will require multiplication, not just simple addition. A Disciple-Making Movement will produce a spiritual awakening when large numbers or high percentages of a population come to genuine faith in Christ. [Note: For more stories and insight on Disciple Making Movements see Miraculous Movements:…
Paul’s Model of Disciple Making
The Apostle Paul set a wonderful and powerful example for us on how to make disciples of others. He lived his life in such a way that people could see a living demonstration of the Holy Spirit’s power to transform a life. Then he encouraged people to follow his example as he followed Christ’s example. When the church at Thessalonica followed Paul’s and Christ’s example like that, they had an impact on a significant portion of the Mediterranean world. Join me in seeking to follow Paul’s model as we pursue Christlikeness. See his example in 1 Corinthians 2:4-5; 1 Corinthians…
Establishing a Core Curriculum for Disciple Making
Just as universities require a core curriculum for a particular degree program, churches need to establish a core curriculum for disciples. They may offer many courses of study to appeal to personal interests of members, but disciples of Jesus Christ need to be trained and equipped in the essentials of faith and practice. If your church does not have an established foundational curriculum, I’d like to recommend a set of resources for your consideration. Week One: Taking Your First Steps as a Follower of Jesus Christ Growing Disciples Series Growing Disciples: The Call to Follow Christ (by Claude King) Growing Disciples:…
8 Steps Toward Becoming a House of Prayer for the Nations
In my previous two posts I’ve tried to emphasize the importance and necessity of churches becoming houses of prayer for the nations. In these five video clips, I’ll introduce the following 8 steps you may consider using as you seek to become a house of prayer for the nations. 1. Get right with God and one another. 2. Rekindle a first love for Christ, the wounded Savior 3. Experience an intimate and personal love relationship with God in prayer. 4. Be devoted to prayer with God’s people in every setting possible. 5. Make prayer a primary part of your work…
The Walter Hill Revival
A church that had run about 50 in attendance for 50 years repented of their prayerlessness. God began to bring inactive members back into active fellowship with the body. They began to reach people in their community for Christ and become involved in an international missions partnership. For me, this church was an example of the difference between a “house of prayer for the nations” (Isaiah 56:1-8) and a “den of robbers” (Jeremiah 7:9-11).
Is your church a den of thieves or a house of prayer?
How could God’s people miss what should have been the greatest revival in all of history? God’s people were so disoriented to God that when God Himself (in the person of Jesus Christ) came to lead the revival, they rejected Him and His message. Jesus explained that they were supposed to be a house of prayer, but they had become a den of thieves and robbers. Inspired by a message by Henry Blackaby on Luke 19:41-45, I’ve contrasted a house of prayer for the nations (described in Isaiah 56:1-8) and a den of robbers (described in Jeremiah 7:9-11). Lest we…
Prayerwalking: Taking Prayer to the Streets of Your City
Prayerwalking is “praying onsite with insight.” This video produced by New Hope New York in 2003 will help you take prayer to the streets of your city. You will learn what prayerwalking is and how to do it. Mobilize and train your church to pray for your city and even other cities for which God may call you to pray. Prayerwalking can plow the spiritual ground of a city for the movement of God’s Spirit in the city or community.
3 Tools for Planning a Year of Intentional Discipleship
Jesus commanded us to make disciples and teach them to obey everything He commanded. That assignment will not be accomplished without an intentional plan. In this video clip Sergio Arce and I will help you with tools that can assist you in an intentional plan of making mature disciples and in developing the leadership needed to carry out that plan. Disciple-making guides people to be transformed in Christlikeness so they think and act like Christ. The following is a link for a FREE print download for: Discipleship: Stepping-Stones to Developing Your Church’s Strategy . Watch a Free Webinar on the Growing Disciples…
8 Steps for Developing Prayerful Dependence in Your Church
In this video Sergio Arce and I describe the nature and characteristics of a praying church and steps you can take toward developing prayerful dependence (a prayer culture) in your church. God’s Definition of a House of Prayer for the Nations: Isaiah 56:1-8 A place where God’s people keep His covenant and do what is right (vv. 1-6) A place where God’s people love, worship, and serve the Lord (v. 6) A place of God-given joy (v. 7) A place where offerings and sacrifices are accepted (v. 7) (see Matt. 5:23-24, Mark 11:25) A place where God’s people have a…