Why Do We Receive Tithes and Offerings
We understand that everything in heaven and earth belongs to God (1
Corinthians 10:26). When we give money to a church we are not giving God
our money in an act of charity – we are merely giving God money He gave us
in the first place. Tithing is an act of obedience as outlined in (Malachi 3:10).
Not only do we tithe 10% of our income, but victorious Christians joyfully,
liberally, regularly and lovingly give to others. "At this time you have plenty.
What you have can help others who are in need. Then later, when they have plenty, they can
help you when you are in need, and all will be equal" (2 Corinthians 8:14).
Why Do We Have Altar Calls To Receive Jesus Christ as Lord?
Altar calls are a custom of Christian Outreach Centre around the world. They
are the most profound and important event of any meeting. Responding to an
altar call for the first time is the most important step anyone will ever take. It is
truly life-changing to accept God's wonderful gift of salvation. For this reason
altar calls are something we take very seriously. "All those who stand before
others and say they believe in Me, I will say before My Father in heaven that they
belong to Me" (Matthew 10:32).
Why do we pray for the sick
And for those who have needs?
God is loving and kind. He has given his church the role of caring for the
needs of people. Through the awesome power of God, many sick or
distressed people have been healed. We call them miracles …. But should we
expect anything less from such a wonderful God? "Is any sick among you?
Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him,
anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith shall save the
sick, and the Lord shall raise him up …." (James 5:14,15).
Why Do People Sometimes Fallover When Prayed for?
The presence of God is something beyond our comprehension. It is when God
comes to meet with His people in a special way. When the Holy Spirit comes,
supernatural things often happen – things that we cannot explain. "Falling
under the power" is just one of these strange things. God is awesome, and we
expect Him to do awesome things. "… suddenly a light from heaven flashed
about him. And I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul…""(Acts
9:3-4).
Spiritual Terminology
The presence of the Holy Spirit and His power in operation. A person who is anointed is
empowered by the Holy Spirit.
A noticeable effect caused by an encounter with the Holy Spirit. A manifestation can
either be immediate or come after a period of time.
 - To serve, help or give something to another through the power of God. Working with God
to help others.
 - The splendour and majesty of god. At times God reveals a part of His true self to man.
This is a dynamic encounter with God.
 - The shining of God's truth and will into the heart of a person. Knowledge and truth not
of this world, but coming straight from the Father in heaven.
 - After Jesus rose from the dead and ascended into heaven, He then sent the Holy Spirit.
The Day of Pentecost happened almost 2000 years ago, and was the first time believers were
filled with the Holy Spirit.
 - A charismatic Christian is one who believes that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are
available today. Gifts of the Spirit include miracles, prophecy, speaking in tongues and
others.
 - The part of man which is inclined to turn away from God. It is through the power of the
Holy Spirit that man overcomes the demands of the flesh.
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When a man or woman is touched in a profound way by the person of the Holy Spirit,
causing him or her to turn from sin and to love God. Often it is a time when God
moves in awesome ways to change many people's lives, even towns, cities or nations.
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