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Even Sodom! (En Español) It is not God who hinders the healing of our land. Rather it is our apathy, our own unbelief, that keeps us from grasping the potential offered in the Gospel of Christ! Do not marvel when I say entire cities can be saved. The Scripture tells us that nations will come to our light and kings to the brightness of our rising! (Isaiah 60:1-3) All We Lack is Christlikeness! "He then began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles were done, because they did not repent" (Matt. 11:20). Jesus has a word to say, not only to us as individuals, but to entire cities as well. In anger He rebuked Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum (Matt. 11:21); with tears, He cried out to Jerusalem (Luke 13:34). If He expected cities to repent in the first century, He expects cities today to repent as well. It was in this very context of reproving cities, however, that Jesus made a statement which unveiled the scope of God's redemptive power. Listen to His rebuke, but also to its hidden promise. He said, "For if the miracles had occurred in Tyre and Sidon which occurred in you, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes" (Matt. 11:21). Tyre and Sidon were Gentile cities known for their debauchery and sin. Yet, Jesus said that His life, revealed in power, can bring even the vilest of cities, places which ought to be destroyed, to "sackcloth and ashes." The strategy, therefore, to win our cities is for the church to reveal Christ's life in power. Yes, the revelation of Christ in us as individuals, and the power of Christ displayed corporately through us, can turn our worst cities back toward God! Today, many cities are ripe for revival. What hinders the turning of the people's hearts? Part of the answer lies with the church, with our sins of self-righteousness, indifference and unbelief. The Lord said if His people would humble themselves and pray, seek His face and turn from evil, He would then heal their land (see 2 Chron. 7:14). The future does not belong to the world; it belongs to the transformed church. Indeed, let us never forget: God "desires all men to be saved" (1 Tim. 2:4). With this in mind, Paul taught that entreaties and prayers should be made on behalf of all men, "for kings and all who are in authority" (1 Tim. 2:1-4). The sacrifice of Christ provides for the salvation of all men. Heaven waits only for the church to act. One may say, "But, that was then. Our cities are worse. They are beyond redemption." Not so. Jesus continued His rebuke of cities, saying, "If the miracles had occurred in Sodom which occurred in you, it would have remained to this day" (Matt. 11:23). Amazingly, when Christ is manifested in power, Jesus said even Sodom could find repentance! I have heard many ministers compare Los Angeles or New York to Sodom. Good. These cities have seen hell, now let the church show them heaven. They need to see Jesus revealed in His church. The promise of Christ is that even Sodom could repent in the atmosphere and revelation of Christ's power. If there is hope for Sodom, there is hope for your city as well! The Obstruction to Revival: Complacency When we picture cities, we tend to see skylines and factories, streets and schools. Jesus, however, sees people. He beholds husbands arguing with wives while their children tremble in fear. He sees drugs being sold on playgrounds and teenagers having abortions. He suffers at the bedside of the infirm. The heart of Christ grieves with the loneliness of the elderly and identifies with the struggles of the handicapped. Yes, the eyes of the Lord probe the spirit and humanity of the city. From His eternal perspective, He also beholds the most terrible event known to man. He sees the overwhelming horror, the utter despair an unsaved person experiences as he realizes he is, indeed, dead and going to hell. And, in the midst of it all, He sees the church---His church, purchased at the cost of His own precious blood---sitting comfortably and amused, remote control in hand, watching television. Jesus does not have a problem with the hot or cold dimensions of life. It is the lukewarm that He will spew from His mouth (Rev. 3:15-16). What stopped the cities of Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum---communities that already had the blessing of Christ's healing---from embracing ongoing renewal? They assumed Christ's love was given only to enrich them. All they saw were the rewards of Christ without understanding His requirements. The church today is frighteningly similar in attitude to these ancient cities. The majority of the first century saints gave their lives to Christ with the full knowledge they would face persecution, suffering and, possibly, death for their faith. Such was the character and vision of the church in the first century. The main emphasis of much of our Christianity, however, is to help believers become "normal." So much of our contemporary teaching keeps alive the very nature Jesus calls us to crucify! We need to reevaluate our preaching. Are we preaching the cross and the call to follow Jesus? What are we training our people to become? Please hear me, the Father's goal is not merely to bless us, but to transform us into the image of His Son! He desires to use us to turn our cities back to Him. But God has made no provision for the healing of our land apart from us becoming Christlike! Once we realize this vital truth, we shall return to the source of New Testament Christianity, and our cities will have hope for redemption. When the church demonstrates the love and power of Christ, repentance and revival can occur even in a place like Sodom. Lord, forgive us for our unbelief and apathy. You have promised that even Sodom would come to You at the revelation of Your character and power. Transform us, Lord Jesus, for the sake of your glory and the renewal of our cities. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ What did you think about this message? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Christ's Image Training Focused Training on Christlikeness - After 42 years of ministry... Empower your passions for Christ! Level I classes begin January 6, 2012 Registration extended through January 3, 2012 at 12:00 PM CST Individual Plan: Option 1, Foundation Plan: Free - Includes forty-four (44) unique lessons with 1-2 chapters sent weekly. Focused themes: Christlikeness, Humility, Prayer and Unity. Lessons are sent via email for 24 weeks. When enrolling, choose Individual Free Lessons. (Free lessons are for new students only.) 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Group Plan: Local groups of 4 or more - $90.00 per student Now $58.00 Local groups of 8 or more - $80.00 per student Now $49.00 Married Couples: $350.00* per married couple, when choosing CD format for audios Now $175.00* $315.00* per married couple, when choosing MP3 format for audios Now $157.50* * You may choose an optional two-payment plan for the Individual and Married Couples plans: half due at the time of enrollment and the balance plus $5.00, administration fee, due within 90 days. View video from Pastor Francis on the school Testimonies from students Training available also in Spanish/Espanol Feel free to forward this offer to friends and family members. Registration closes December 29, 2011 Registration extended through January 3, 2012 at 12:00 PM CST For more information on all our training programs start at www.icitc.org and read through the Level I page and then the Tuition page for a full list of enrollment plans. 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We have extended the closing date for the Level I class
that begins January 6, 2012.
We are accepting registrations until 12:00 PM CST, Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
Taking the In Christ's Image Training course is a wonderful way to begin the new year.

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Testimonies from students

Level I classes begin January 6, 2012

Individual Plan:
Option 1, Foundation Plan:
Free - Includes forty-four (44) unique lessons with 1-2 chapters sent weekly. Focused themes: Christlikeness, Humility, Prayer and Unity. Lessons are sent via email for 24 weeks. (Free lessons are for new students only.)

Option 2, Accountability Plan:
$65.00 - Includes weekly training lessons (1-2 chapters) exams and feedback. No audio messages or certification.

Option 3, Full Package w/audio MP3 downloads:
$200.00 Now $125.00* - Optimal Recommended Training. Includes all of the above, but also comes with 39 audio teachings from Pastor Frangipane, enhancing the depth of impartation and insights.

Group Plan:
Local groups of 4 or more - $90.00 per student Now $58.00
Local groups of 8 or more - $80.00 per student Now $49.00

Married Couples:
$350.00* per married couple, when choosing CD format for audios
Now $175.00*
$315.00* per married couple, when choosing MP3 format for audios Now $157.50*

* You may choose an optional two-payment plan for the Individual and Married Couples plans: half due at the time of enrollment and the balance plus $5.00, administration fee, due within 90 days.

Training available also in Spanish/Español
Feel free to forward this offer to friends and family members.

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Admin Sun 25 Dec 2011, 11:49 am

When the Unclean Becomes Clean
By Francis Frangipane
There are unfathomable mysteries concerning the Messiah's entrance into our world, realities that are beyond our powers of comprehension: His divine conception, the manifestation of the angelic hosts, the miraculous star that led the wise men, etc. Yet, one reality strikes me as most profound: of all places where the Son of God might have been born, His birth came in the uncleanness of a stable.

With myriads of angels at the Almighty's command, we might assume the world's Creator would have orchestrated better accommodations, perhaps the home of a rich man or more appropriately, a king. Yet the staging of Christ’s birthplace was prophetic of His life and purpose. Indeed, when I contemplate the message broadcast in the birthplace of Christ, I realize that He who was born in the uncleanness of a stable is not offended or repulsed by the uncleanness in me or you.

The Union of the Clean with the Unclean
As a backdrop to the issue of Christ's birthplace, consider: the Old Testament had over 250 references to clean and unclean things. In all cases the principle is the same: when something (or someone) clean is touched by the unclean, that which was clean is contaminated by the unclean. The fact is, cleanliness was directly associated with the holiness of God in scores of verses in the book of Leviticus.

Certain health conditions could render a person unclean, such as skin diseases or a woman’s issue of blood. When one was unclean, they were required to stay away from their community until their condition changed and their restored health was verified by a priest. Lepers and others with contagious skin diseases were not only categorically unclean but in public were required to ring a bell while calling in a loud voice, "Unclean! Unclean!" to warn others (Lev. 13:45).

However, when Christ came upon lepers, He did not back away; rather, He touched and healed them! The unclean became clean! Beloved, with the Messiah, the entire principle of clean and unclean is reversed! Jesus, who is clean, does not become unclean by touching us; we become clean by touching Him! Just as the Lord affirmed to Peter, "What God has cleansed, no longer consider unholy" (Acts 10:15).

Many people do not accept Christ simply because they are too aware of their inner uncleanness. Yet once we accept Christ, the indwelling of Christ not only washes us, but His presence makes us holy. Do you see? We are holy because He is holy. We are clean because His blood and His word cleanse us. We can never become clean until Christ comes to dwell in our spirits. He says, "If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me" (John 13:8).

This season, regardless of the uncleanness you feel inwardly, open your heart to Christ. Let the Redeemer enter. He who emerged in our world in a stable will not be offended at your need. Let His cleanness cleanse and heal that which is unclean within you.

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The Quest for Significance

The Death of a Dream
It's amazing how many twists and turns we travel in life searching for personal significance. We can accept occasional anonymity when giving to charity or in playing a behind-the-scenes role, but we do not want our entire lives to be anonymous. The idea that life, or precisely my life, never achieved anything of significance - that one's dreams, it turns out, were mostly unattainable illusions - is the closest thing to death we can experience while still appearing alive.

In counseling middle-aged and older people who were struggling with depression, I found their emotional heaviness often came from the realization that their life dreams (such as ministry or revival or being involved in something significant) were not going to be fulfilled. Even though they were Christians, where once faith and vision led them, now there was a void inside.

Yet, is the search for significance over because we have grown older? No, it doesn't have to be. Of course, when I speak of becoming significant or fulfilling one's dream, I am not speaking from a human perspective nor in reference to earthly significance. For the only true and enduring significance is that which God ascribes to us, not man. Thus, our lives can take on eternal significance if we pursue the fullness of Christ.

Some day we each will appear before the throne of God. He will look at our character - what we made of ourselves, what we overcame and, more importantly, how much like Christ we had become. At that point, our significance will be established by the only view that matters: God's.

But to be awarded the praise of God, we must make bold and courageous decisions now. Regardless of our age or the season of our lives, let us renew our passion to truly follow Christ. Here, in pursuit of conformity to Christ in all things, is the path to true significance. This is the dream we can still fulfill.

For each of you in search of life's true meaning, we are offering the entire text of In Christ's Image Training completely free. For 24 weeks we will send you training messages aimed at laying the foundation of Christ's life in your heart. These are powerful, life changing insights that the Lord has given me that will attract the living Presence of Christ to your soul.

We also offer other full training enrollment plans with audios (CDs or MP3s) and certification at very reasonable rates. This would be an excellent Christmas gift to bless a loved one with.

It's not too late to obtain true, eternal significance.

Individual Plan:
Option 1, Foundation Plan:
Free - Includes forty-four (44) unique lessons with 1-2 chapters sent weekly. Focused themes: Christlikeness, Humility, Prayer and Unity. Lessons are sent via email for 24 weeks.
(Free lessons are for new students only.)

Option 2, Accountability Plan:
$65.00 - Includes weekly training lessons (1-2 chapters) exams and feedback. No audio messages or certification.

Option 3, Full Package w/audio MP3 downloads:
$200.00 Now $125.00* - Optimal Recommended Training. Includes all of the above, but also comes with 39 audio teachings from Pastor Frangipane, enhancing the depth of impartation and insights.

Group Plan:
Local groups of 4 or more - $90.00 per student Now $58.00
Local groups of 8 or more - $80.00 per student Now $49.00

Married Couples:
$350.00* per married couple, when choosing CD format for audios Now $175.00*
$315.00* per married couple, when choosing MP3 format for audios Now $157.50*

* You may choose an optional two-payment plan for the Individual and Married Couples plans: half due
at the time of enrollment and the balance plus $5.00, administration fee, due within 90 days.

Registration through, Thursday December 29, 2011

Class begins January 6, 2012

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For more information on all our training programs start at www.icitc.org and read through the Level I page and then the Tuition page for a full list of enrollment plans.

You will need to complete the Level I Registration form, selecting an enrollment plan.

View video from Pastor Francis on the school or go copy and paste the link below into
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Not Only Saved, But Trained in Christ's Likeness
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The Lord not only desires to save us, but once saved, He then seeks to train us. There is a difference, beloved, between being saved by God and being trained by God. Salvation is the gift of God's grace; it comes to us not by our works or striving but by faith. However, being trained by the Lord is not free. It does, in fact, come with a price. Indeed, it costs us to forgive and love, to deny self and put aside lesser goals to follow Christ. You see? God's salvation is an unmerited gift of grace, but if we actually expect to "be like [our] teacher," we must accept Christ's invitation to be "fully trained" (Luke 6:40).

In that same spirit, Pastor Frangipane has taken the most important fundamentals he's learned from forty years of walking with God and put them into his online school called In Christ's Image Training. As you take the course, you will not only receive information, but revelation that leads to transformation. Through the Holy Spirit, the living presence of the Lord Jesus has the opportunity in real ways to accompany your spiritual journey, personally working in you the four powerful realities featured in this course: passion to be like Christ, humility, prayer and unity.

Individual Plan:
Option 1, Foundation Plan:
Free - Includes forty-four (44) unique lessons with 1-2 chapters sent weekly. Focused themes: Christlikeness, Humility, Prayer and Unity. Lessons are sent via email for 24 weeks.
(Free lessons are for new students only.) [/size]

Option 2, Accountability Plan:
$65.00 - Includes weekly training lessons (1-2 chapters) exams and feedback. No audio messages or certification.

Option 3, Full Package w/audio MP3 downloads:
$200.00 Now $125.00* - Optimal Recommended Training. Includes all of the above, but also comes with 39 audio teachings from Pastor Frangipane, enhancing the depth of impartation and insights.

Group Plan:
Local groups of 4 or more - $90.00 per student Now $58.00
Local groups of 8 or more - $80.00 per student Now $49.00

Married Couples:
$350.00* per married couple, when choosing CD format for audios Now $175.00*
$315.00* per married couple, when choosing MP3 format for audios Now $157.50*

* You may choose an optional two-payment plan for the Individual and Married Couples plans: half due
at the time of enrollment and the balance plus $5.00, administration fee, due within 90 days.

Registration through, Thursday December 29, 2011
Class begins January 6, 2012
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

For more information on all our training programs start at www.icitc.org and read through the Level I page and then the Tuition page for a full list of enrollment plans.

You will need to complete the Level I Registration form, selecting an enrollment plan.

View video from Pastor Francis on the school or go copy and paste the link below into
your browser:
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Testimonies from students

Training available also in Spanish/Espaňol

Feel free to forward this offer to friends and family members.

Francis Frangipane and staff

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Admin Fri 16 Dec 2011, 5:52 pm

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Beloved, loving God is not hard. We can fulfill any assignment---auto mechanic or housewife, doctor or college student---and still give great pleasure to our heavenly Father. We do not need ministry titles to love the Lord. Indeed, God measures the value of our lives by the depth of our love. This is what He requires of all true God-seekers: to love Him where we are at.
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Fleeing a Land Called "Good Enough"

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Love Me Where You're At
(En Español)

I have discovered that as we seek the Lord, our most difficult periods can be transformed into wonderful breakthroughs into God's love. For me, one such season occurred during the years 1979 to1981. The association of churches with which I was aligned had fallen under spiritual deception. Not only were its core doctrines increasingly seeded with New Age influences, but immorality crept in, and key leaders began leaving their wives for other women. I could no longer remain silent. As a result, in 1979 I left my congregation in Detroit, Michigan, where I had served as pastor, and traveled to the organization's regional headquarters in Iowa. I came to plead for repentance. However, after meeting with the senior leaders, I was asked to leave the group.

So here we were---we had left our church, we had no money, and we had four little children; we couldn't even afford basic housing. Desperate for anything, we finally found an old farmhouse in rural Washington, Iowa. The home was over a hundred years old, but it actually looked much older. After negotiating with the landlord, we were given a year of free rent provided I did basic repairs to the house, such as cleaning and painting.

Even so, the house needed more than I could provide. The furnace did not work well, so we installed a wood burner stove in the kitchen. That first winter, it turned out, was one of the coldest in Iowa's history. Frost formed on the inside walls, spreading a foot or two around each window; wind chills dropped to 60 below, and even colder on several occasions.

To keep warm each night, the whole family cuddled tightly on one large mattress on the dining room floor, about 18 feet from the wood burner in the kitchen. A fan behind the stove nudged warm air in our direction. My nightly project, of course, was to build enough heat in the stove to keep us warm until morning.

While I worked the fire, I also would pray and seek God. The wood burner became a kind of altar to me, for each night as I prayed, I offered to God my unfulfilled dreams and the pain of my spiritual isolation. Yes, I knew the Lord was aware of our situation. Though we had virtually nothing, He showed Himself to us in dozens of little ways. I just didn't know what He wanted of me.

As the seasons came and went, another child was born, and then we fostered a young girl from Vietnam, giving us six children. Still, as the family grew, the little area around the wood burner became a hallowed place to me. Even in the summer, I would sit on the chair next to the stove and pray and worship.

I would like to say I found the joy of the Lord during this time, but in truth, though I gradually adjusted to my situation, I felt an abiding misery in my soul. Our deep poverty was an issue (I barely made $6,000 a year), but more than that, I felt like I had missed the Lord. My continual prayer was, "Lord, what do You want of me?"

Three years of seeking God passed, and I still carried an emptiness inside. What was God's will for me? I had started a couple Bible studies and spoken a few times in churches, but I so identified with being a pastor that, until I was engaged again in full-time ministry, I feared I had lost touch with God's call on my life.

In spite of this inner emptiness concerning ministry, I actually was growing spiritually, especially in areas that were previously untilled. I went through the Gospels, hungry to study and obey the words of Christ. Previously, I had unconsciously defined a successful ministry as something born of my performance. During this time, however, the Lord reduced me to simply being a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Indeed, a number of things I thought were biblical I discovered were really just religious traditions. The Lord desired that I take inventory of my heart and examine those few truths for which I would be willing to die. He said the truths for which I would die, for these I should live.

Frankly, things like the timing of the rapture or nuances about worship style or spiritual gifts dropped in their priority, though I still considered them important. Rising to the top of my focus was a passion to be a true follower of Jesus Christ---to obey His teachings and approach life not merely as a critic but more as an encourager. I also found myself increasingly free to enjoy and learn from Christians from other streams and perspectives.

Yet, these changes, though deep and lasting, occurred slowly, almost imperceptibly. They were happening quietly in my heart, and only in hindsight did I see what the Lord had done. Throughout this time, I was preoccupied with feelings of detachment from God's will. My prayer to know the Lord's plan for me continued daily.

The Breakthrough
One day, as I stood in the kitchen pantry, I repeated again my abiding prayer: "Lord, what do You want of me?" In a sudden flash of illumination, the Lord answered. Speaking directly to my heart, He said, "Love Me where you're at."

In this time and season, remember, I was not a pastor or minister. I was a television repairman doing odd jobs on the side to provide for my family. I hated what I was doing. In my previous church I taught against TV, and now I was "laying hands" on television sets and raising them from the dead! The Lord's answer cut straight to my heart. I was awed at its simplicity! I asked, "Love You where I am at? Lord, is that all You want of me?" To this He responded, "This is all I will ever require of you."

In that eternal moment, peace flooded my soul and I was released from the false expectation of ministry-driven service. God was not looking at what I did for Him, but who I became to Him in love. The issue in His heart was not whether I pastored, but whether I loved Him. To love the Lord in whatever station I found myself---even as a television repairman---this I could do!

A deep and remarkable transformation occurred in me. My identity was no longer in being a pastor but rather in becoming a true lover of God. Having settled my priorities, amazingly, just a couple days later I was invited to pastor a church in Marion, Iowa. In spite of all my previous anxiety about returning to ministry, I did not jump at the opportunity. For I had found what the Lord truly desired of me. Though I eventually accepted this call, my focus was not merely on leading a church but on loving God.

What God Seeks
More than one's ministry, God seeks our love. His great commandment is that we love Him, ultimately, with all our mind, all our heart, and all our soul and strength. If we love Him, we will fulfill all He requires of us (John 14:15). And it is as we love Him that He orchestrates all things to work together for our good (Rom. 8:28).

Beloved, loving God is not hard. We can fulfill any assignment---auto mechanic or housewife, doctor or college student---and still give great pleasure to our heavenly Father. We do not need ministry titles to love the Lord. Indeed, God measures the value of our lives by the depth of our love. This is what He requires of all true God-seekers: to love Him where we are at.

Lord Jesus, the revelation of Your love has swept me off my feet. Lord, You have drawn me and I run after You. Master, even in the mundane things of life, I shall express my love for You. Consume me in Your love.

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In Christ's Image Training

Focused Training on Christlikeness - After 42 years of ministry...

Empower your passions for Christ!

Level I classes begin January 6, 2012

Watch this short video of Francis introducing the training

Registration closes December 29, 2011

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The Unshakeable Kingdom (En Español) When The Earth Shakes As the year 2011 comes to a close, it is hard to be unaffected by the massive earthquakes that occurred these past years. Remember, it was just 2004 when the great South Asian Tsunami roared along the Indian ocean, suddenly rising and striking the coastlines of nine nations. Over 250,000 people died and millions more were left grieving and homeless. Scientists tell us that this great disaster not only changed the landscape of Asia, it actually caused the planet to wobble on its axis. But the physical shaking was not over. Nine and a half months later, in October, another devastating quake struck, this time in the Kashmir region of Pakistan. It killed nearly 80,000 people. Millions again were left without homes or shelter. Then, along with quakes in Chile and New Zealand, the horrific Haitian earthquake struck and another quarter million lives were lost. Lastly, a huge 9.0 quake and subsequent tsunami struck the northeast coast of Japan, raising the specter of a nuclear meltdown and the widespread poisoning caused by radioactive contamination. There is something happening in the earth. Massive earthquakes. Huge death tolls. Unprecedented storms. It may all be a coincidence, but I cannot help but call to mind the Lord's word, "Yet once more I will shake not only the earth, but also the heaven" (Heb. 12:26). There is certainly a great shaking occurring in the nations. Remember, Jesus warned that "great earthquakes" would be part of a variety of natural calamities, which He called "birth pangs," that would introduce the End Times (Luke 21:11; Matt. 24:8; Mark 13:8). In other words, He told us to expect natural disasters to increase both in magnitude and frequency, as though the earth itself was recoiling against the weight of sin. As Isaiah said, ". . . the earth is shaken violently. . . . it totters like a shack, for its transgression is heavy upon it" (see Isa. 24:19-20). If we are, indeed, living in the last decades of this present age, we should not expect the planet to remain calm or tranquil. God will use these calamities to draw multitudes to Himself, but we should be aware they will probably grow in severity. Spiritual Shaking As disasters increase so also will fear increase, but it should not be so with us. For it is also during this time that the Lord promised that the ruling powers of darkness will be shaken from their position of influence and rule. The Lord will "shake not only the earth, but also the heaven" (Heb. 12:26). This verse is not referring to the highest of heavens where God dwells. The heaven mentioned here refer to the spiritual realm, also known as the "heavenly places" elsewhere in the Bible (Eph. 3:10). These "heavenly places" represent the spiritual dimension from which "the powers, . . . the world forces of this darkness, . . . the spiritual forces of wickedness" exert their rule over nations (Eph. 6:12). Thus, the Lord says in Isaiah "It will happen in that day, that the Lord will punish the host of heaven on high, and the kings of the earth on earth" (Isa. 24:21). The last great shaking will affect both the natural and spiritual realms. Likewise, Jesus warned that during the time of the end "the powers of the heavens will be shaken" (Matt 24:29). Remember, the shaking of these powers denotes the "removing" of their place of influence and rule (Heb. 12:27). In other words, every demonic stronghold that hinders the coming forth of the kingdom of God on earth is ultimately going to be confronted by the power and authority of heaven! One may argue, "These verses refer to the end of the age." Yes, the finality of this twofold shaking---things on earth, but also heaven---won't reach its maximum power until just before the Lord returns during the tribulation period. However, I believe it has already begun on a certain level. Consider the former Soviet Union. Here was the largest geographic empire in the history of the world; its military was powerful beyond measure. The USSR was avowed atheistic in nature, and it spread atheism to all nations under its influence. Yet, in an amazing and unfathomably sophisticated exercise of the divine will, the Almighty judged the spiritual powers ruling Soviet Communism. The USSR fell without a violent revolution, without an insurrection or war, suddenly and dramatically it disintegrated. Not only did this great empire implode, it was on December 25, 1991, that Mikhail Gorbachev resigned as president of the Soviet Union, effectively ending the Soviet Communist Party. The next day the Soviet parliament acknowledged the dissolution of the empire. (Reference.com) What a great and enduring sign! On Christmas day, the very day we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the demonic power ruling the USSR was shaken and toppled from its place! Will the Lord's final confrontation against the spiritual powers of wickedness be much more significant? Since the fall of communism, missiologists tell us that more people have come to Christ worldwide than the sum of all conversions since the first century. Of course, Russia still has its problems, but let us not overlook what has happened: a godless, evil power fell from its place of rule. Since then millions of people have come into God's kingdom! (Anyone feel like shouting here?) Even while the physical world will suffer birth pangs, I believe we are going to see other major "powers in the heavens" come down just as dramatically as the former Soviet Union. I know it is possible that Islamic factions will merge and become stronger, but remember, there are currently millions of Christians praying for these Muslim nations. Somehow, whether sooner or later, the power holding sway over Muslims is going to unravel. There will be unexpected, but significant breakthroughs. Muslims by the millions will open to the gospel and find Christ as their Savior. This is the prayer frontier God set before us right now. We will also see major demonic powers fall in the USA. I believe it will not be long before serious restrictions will begin to curtail abortion in the USA. The demonic power that has blinded lawmakers and justices will be confronted and toppled. Let us, therefore, continue to pray for Supreme Court Justices to be appointed who are both pro-life and God-fearing. It seems to me that we are living when, at least on some level, the "powers of the heavens" are being shaken. Our prayers and personal involvement in the affairs of life play a major role in toppling these powers of darkness. If we do not quit praying, we will see significant changes unfold before our eyes. Finally, let us remember that, even while things on earth and in heaven are wobbling, we have received "a kingdom which cannot be shaken." (Heb. 12:28). Beloved, God has an unshakable kingdom to which He calls us. It is the place where Jesus rules as King, from which place every knee in heaven and on earth shall bow. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Focused Training on Christlikeness After 42 years of ministry and after working with perhaps thousands of churches in hundreds of cities, I have found some things that make for unity between staff, leaders, and leaders uniting from various churches. The truths the Lord gave us in building unity, we put into our online course, In Christ's Image Training. These are the foundational values that lead to spiritual breakthrough and power: pursing Christ's likeness, possessing His humility, responding to battle with Christ's redemptive prayer life, and capturing His unoffendable heart as we unite. We have several enrollment plans to choose from to receive the full training or the free training. For more information on all our training programs start at www.icitc.org and read through the Level I page and then the Tuition page for a full list of enrollment plans. You will need to complete the Level I Registration form, selecting an enrollment plan. The next Level I class begins January 6. We are accepting registrations through December 29, 2011. Empower your passions for Christ! Level I classes begin January 6, 2012 Watch this short video of Francis introducing the training Registration closes December 29, 2011 Testimonies from students For more information on all our training programs start at www.icitc.org and read through the Level I page and then the Tuition page for a full list of enrollment plans. You will need to complete the registration form, selecting an enrollment plan. Training also available in Spanish / Español ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Let us know what you thought about this teaching. Talk to us on Facebook Comments and Questions on our Message Board Please feel free to forward this message to others; acknowledging our website would be kindly appreciated. To send this message to a friend or print this message, use our Printer-friendly version. If you are financially unable to purchase a book from Pastor Frangipane, he would love to give you your choice of any one of his books for free, or for whatever you can afford. 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The Response USA - Iowa
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
River of Life Ministries, Cedar Rapids, IA
Historic Crisis - Historic Response - Historic Breakthrough

America's issues are not primarily financial, political or moral. Neither does America's hope lie in one leader or institution. Our hope is found in the One who desires for us to turn to Him will all our hearts. This is our response -- to call on Jesus on behalf of America, that He might hear our cry and heal our land.

This year and next, The Response is holding state-wide solemn assemblies to gather people from all ages, denominations and backgrounds in prayer and fasting on behalf of our nation. They leaders of The Response are using Cedar Rapids, and in particular River of Life Ministries (Pastor Frangipane's former church), to host this prayer event.

We would like to invite you to join us in responding to these historic times with fasting and prayer.

"We believe that America is in crisis," said The Response director Luis Cataldo. "We're excited to see churches from across Iowa and other states gather in prayer to Jesus in response to this call for a righteous revolution in America."

Live at River of Life - simulcast across the world

Details:

* Tuesday, December 6
* River of Life Ministries - 3801 Blairs Ferry Rd NE
* 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Live worship
* 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Worship-based prayer
* Capacity of 900 in the worship center - 250 in 1st overflow - 70 in 2nd overflow.
* Registration is free but required to have a seat in the main auditorium. Bring your printed registration with you.
* This will be live on location and will be simulcast across the world

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The Staff of God (En Español) Imagine a church staff where each person's primary vision is to attain the likeness of Christ. Picture working with this group of people: not only do they each fulfill their responsibilities but they are earnestly reaching for Christ's humility. When they see something wrong or flawed, they do not become accusers. Rather, they meet the need with Christ's redemptive prayer life; they correct each other, when necessary, in the love and meekness of Christ. They are committed to possessing unoffendable unity in their relationships, both with those whom they serve and those who serve them. Is there any doubt that with such a team God could change the world? Before you say the above is impossible, I'm actually describing my pastoral staff during the years prior to my retirement. The key had been their participation in In Christ's Image Training. While no one on staff was perfect, and we still had to correctly match individual gifts with ministry needs, the compelling vision for each person was to truly become Christlike. In Ancient Times According to the dictionary, a staff is "a group of assistants to a manager, executive, or other person in authority" (The American Heritage Dictionary). Originally, however, a staff was not a team of people, but a strong, straight branch cut from a tree and sanded smooth. The purpose of the staff was for support and balance, and it was also used as a weapon to protect the traveler. From this simple origin, we can better understand the genesis of the word staff and how it came to represent those who support a leader. Just as a staff provided strength, balance and protection, so a leader should find these same qualities in those who serve as his or her staff. Of course, when we talk about leader/staff relationships, my main focus is leadership in God's kingdom. Ephesians 4:11-13 tells us that the Lord appoints individuals to serve His people. The idea that somehow leaders are not needed in God's kingdom is a reaction to the failures and abuses of the past. What we need are godly, humble leaders, not self-gratifying or abusive leaders. We need individuals whose transcendent goal is personal conformity to Christ. Such leaders should be supported by individuals who can work with, and also under, leaders placed in authority. Amazing Power in a Godly Staff The benefit of a godly staff is profound; it is a principle key to releasing the power of God in a church. Remember when the Almighty appeared to Moses in the burning bush? The Lord told Moses to cast his staff to the ground. Immediately, the rod turned into a dangerous snake from which Moses fled. Rather than being a source of protection for Moses, his staff became a threat. My first point is this: if a staff has not been touched by God to serve a particular leader---if it still harbors jealousy and selfish ambition (see James 3:16)---then it has the capacity to suddenly turn into a serpent, with tongues that spread poison. However, in the above story the Lord told Moses to pick up the serpent, and as he did, it returned again to being a staff. When we lay our staff at the feet of God, that staff will be different when the Lord tells us to lift it, and this is my main point. When God gives you the staff He has chosen, there will be supernatural power accompanying it. In fact, listen to what the Lord said to Moses: "You shall take in your hand this staff, with which you shall perform the signs" (Ex. 4:17). The Holy Spirit placed an anointing not only upon Moses, but upon his staff---and it was with his staff that he worked miracles! Repeatedly, the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt did not come through Moses alone, but God released miracles, signs and wonders through Moses' staff! Moses pointed the staff, struck the waters with the staff and waved it up at the sky; the staff was the instrument through which divine power manifest. Not only that, but from that point on Moses' staff was called by an additional name. It was now called the "staff of God" (Ex. 4:20; 17:9). Oh, I pray this is a revelation to your heart! It is not enough for a man or woman of God to be anointed---their staff must become the staff of God. It is here, in the oneness of Christ, where the staff of God attracts Heaven's greatest blessings and power. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Focused Training on Christlikeness After 42 years of ministry and after working with perhaps thousands of churches in hundreds of cities, I have found some things that make for unity between staff, leaders, and leaders uniting from various churches. The truths the Lord gave us in building unity, we put into our online course, In Christ's Image Training. These are the foundational values that lead to spiritual breakthrough and power: pursing Christ's likeness, possessing His humility, responding to battle with Christ's redemptive prayer life, and capturing His unoffendable heart as we unite. We have several enrollment plans to choose from to receive the full training or the free training. For more information on all our training programs start at www.icitc.org and read through the Level I page and then the Tuition page for a full list of enrollment plans. You will need to complete the Level I Registration form, selecting an enrollment plan. The next Level I class begins January 6. We are accepting registrations through December 29, 2011. Empower your passions for Christ! Level I classes begin January 6, 2012 Watch this short video of Francis introducing the training Registration closes December 29, 2011 Testimonies from students For more information on all our training programs start at www.icitc.org and read through the Level I page and then the Tuition page for a full list of enrollment plans. You will need to complete the registration form, selecting an enrollment plan. Training also available in Spanish / Español ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Let us know what you thought about this teaching. Talk to us on Facebook Comments and Questions on our Message Board Please feel free to forward this message to others; acknowledging our website would be kindly appreciated. To send this message to a friend or print this message, use our Printer-friendly version. If you are financially unable to purchase a book from Pastor Frangipane, he would love to give you your choice of any one of his books for free, or for whatever you can afford. 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We have many valuable resources that will help you cultivate your personal relationship with God.Downloadable MP3s and videos and eBooks now available at the Arrow Bookstore ____________________ Ministry Support If you would like to support this ministry, you can mail your tax deductible contribution to: Advancing Church Ministries 5270 North Park Pl NE Ste 114 Cedar Rapids IA 52402 To make a donation by phone, please call: 1-888-934-6243 (For donations only) 1-319-395-7131 You can also give online at our website.Thank you for standing with this ministry!. ____________________ Website Resources - Article Archives - In Christs Image Training Online - Bookstore - Message Board - Media Center ____________________ Reprint Agreement Your interest in duplicating and re-sending this material is a joy to us. We only ask that you also provide website information for the Ministries of Francis Frangipane. 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You Can Defeat Fear! You want to fight back, but you can't raise your voice. Your heart is heavy, oppressed by a dark foreboding. You have tried to find freedom, but you can't break loose. My friend, it is quite likely that you are in the grip of a spirit of fear. The good news is that Jesus came specifically to set captives free! Pastor Frangipane brings both revelation and fresh impartation to help you master the spirit of fear. This series will empower you to walk in freedom! *Message Titles:* Fear No Evil \| Aiding and Abetting the Enemy Confronting and Defeating Fear \| The God of Peace CD: $15.60 (Retail: $24.00) MP3 Download: $7.80 (Retail: $12.00) DVD: $31.20 (Retail: $48.00) Video Download: $13.00 (Retail: $20.00) Visit our Specials page at www.arrowbookstore.com
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Asher Intrater is the senior leader of a Messianic congregation in Israel. Asher's perspectives and insights are highly valued both in the Holy Land and beyond. He is also personal friend of Pastor Frangipane. Our ministry is committed both to Israel and to the many excellent leaders in Israel's emerging church. For more information about Asher's ministry, please visit their website: www.revive-israel.org.

Love Involves Pain
By Asher Intrater
(En Español)

Love is the highest value of the kingdom (I Corinthians 13:13). It is the central motivation of all the commandments (Mark 12:30-31). It is the character of God Himself (I John 4:8). It is the motivation behind the life mission of Yeshua (John 3:16). And it involves pain.

Love involves a relationship, which in turn involves another human being. All of us human beings cause trouble. We sin. Sin hurts other people. If we love people, we have to deal with the pain that sin causes.

I have wonderful, loving, faithful relationships with people in all spheres of my life - marriage, family, work, congregation, partners and friends. Yet they all involve pain. Faithfulness and patience means bearing the pain of relationships over a long period of time. The beauty of love is well worth the pain involved, but it does cost the price. Pain is the price of love.

Romans 15:1 - We who are strong should bear the weaknesses of the weak.

I Corinthians 12:26 - If one member is hurting, then all the members suffer.

I Corinthians 13:7 - Love covers all things… suffers all things.

Galatians 6:2 - Bear one another's burdens.

Ephesians 4:2 - Suffer one another in love.

The pain of loving relationships comes in several dimensions. First we bear the weight when those we are in relationship with are weak. They cannot do all they should, so we need to "make up the difference." Here there is no intended harm meant. It is more of a weight than a pain.

The second dimension is that we feel vicariously the pains of others. Yeshua would weep in His daily prayer times (Hebrews 5:7) as He felt the suffering of others. Paul (Saul) said that he felt the suffering of those in the congregations under his authority. This pain is a spiritual pain; not your own pain. It is the loving identification of compassion and intercession.

The third dimension of pain is when someone you love hurts you. Here the pain is more direct. The depth of love is intimacy. Intimacy demands openness. Openness makes for vulnerability. That means you can be hurt or wounded. When we are hurt, we have the grace of Yeshua to help us forgive, overlook, communicate and receive healing. Yet the process still hurts.

Yeshua suffered the pain of the crucifixion in order to maintain a relationship with us. Our sin and His love caused the pain. Unfortunately, we are still causing Him pain. He forgave us on the cross. He continues to forgive us today.

Colossians 3:13-14 - Bearing with one another and forgiving one another. If anyone has a complaint against one another, even as Messiah forgave you, so you also must do. But above all things, put on love.

We are called to follow in Yeshua's footsteps. We act as He did on the cross. As He forgave us, we forgive others. He paid the price to continue in relationship with us. He suffered pain in order to love us. We suffer pain in order to love others. We walk by faith in the kind of sacrificial love that Yeshua had for us.

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Asher's new, long-awaited book, "Who Ate Lunch with Abraham?" has just arrived. It analyzes the appearances of Yeshua as the Angel of the Lord from the Law and the Prophets, through to the book of Revelation. This book is guaranteed to inspire and challenge your understanding of the eternal nature of Yeshua the Messiah and of the progressive revelation of the Bible as a whole.

The main idea for this book was developed not only in years of study in the Hebrew texts, but also in real life experiences of sharing the gospel with Orthodox Jews in Israel. (Not to mention a lot of prayer and intercession.)

Don't miss it. Order for yourself and send to friends. To order from Revive-Israel click here.

We have a one-time, special bulk rate for this first offer: 10% off for orders of 10; 20% off for orders of 20; 30% off for orders of 30. For info on bulk specials, from Revive Israel click here.

(From the introduction to the book, Who Ate Lunch with Abraham?)

Jewish Roots

I grew up in a liberal Jewish home and attended a conservative synagogue in my youth. During my college years, I found myself on a search for spiritual truth. My personal search and my studies in psychology, philosophy and ancient literatures at Harvard did not lead me to anything that satisfied my soul.

I tried all kinds of spiritual experiences and experiments. The one thing that I was not willing to consider was Jesus. However, in an effort to be consistent in my search for truth, I realized that I had to read the gospels at least one time (even though I was convinced beforehand that there would be nothing very good in them).

The first time I read the gospels in 1977, I was surprised at how positive they were. The person of Yeshua, His life and His teachings, inspired both love and awe. It was difficult not to "fall in love" with that inspiring figure.

The second time I read the gospels in 1978, I had a second surprise. I realized how "Jewish" the book was. Everyone in it was Jewish, including Yeshua Himself and all the disciples. More than that, the entire world view about the kingdom of God was taken from the Hebrew Prophets.

Because of the first surprise, I dedicated my life to be a follower of Yeshua. Because of the second surprise, I found myself as part of what is popularly called "Messianic Judaism." At that point, I continued studies, not only in the Bible, but also in Christian literature and in Rabbinic writings. (As part of those studies, I completed in the early 1980s two masters’ degrees, one in Jewish Studies from Baltimore Hebrew University, and one in theology from Messiah Biblical Institute.)

There are many issues concerning the Jewish roots of Christianity. One of the most challenging is the figure of the Angel of the Lord in the Torah (Law) and Prophets. This book hopes to deal with those issues.

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America's Future: Christ or Chaos (En Español) There is a chosen race. However, this race is not born of ethnicity or fleshly pride; its origin is heavenly. It is spiritual and its citizens come from every "tribe and tongue and people and nation" (Rev. 5:9). Individuals who have been purchased by the Lamb of God and are now united by His blood. Their homeland is Heaven, and in their love for each other, they display Christ as God's answer for ethnic strife and conflicts. Exodus of the Gentiles While the return of the Jews to Israel is last century's most remarkable exodus, it is not the only restoration of ethnic peoples in recent years. Indeed, Israel's restoration is but one of scores of cultures resurfacing in today's world, each seeking to be defined by the best aspects of its heritage. In this "Gentile Exodus," nations are not only returning to their native identities but, like Israel, many are reclaiming their original homelands as well. From the cessation of colonialism in African, Asian and the Middle Eastern countries to the emergence of dozens of ethnic peoples at the fall of communism, nations are returning to their ethnic ancestry. I believe this desire to return is, in part, the result of a divine decree. The Lord says in Zephaniah, "Indeed, My decision is to gather nations, to assemble kingdoms...'' (3:8). The separation of Czechoslovakia into two ethnic peoples and the restoration of Germany into one nation were not just political decisions; they were the fulfillment of a decree from above. Never in history has there been a time when nations and peoples were so universally drawn toward their ancestral distinctions. Incredibly, since World War II there have been over 100 new republics established, sixty percent of all nations. Most of these were secured through warfare and bloodshed. In the last fifty years more national identities and borders were replaced than were changed by all the previous wars in history. Yet, awakening simultaneously with these new nations, as though foreign occupation were but a dream in the night, are ancient hatreds and conflicts. And it is where neighboring peoples have occupied the same land during different eras, as with the breakup of Yugoslavia, that the fires of ethnic and racial clashes are most consuming. Jesus warned His disciples of this day, saying, "Nation will rise against nation" (Matt. 24:7). Thus, it should be no surprise that, in the original language of the Scriptures, the Greek word for "nation" is ethnos, from which we derive our word ethnic. Christ foresaw that ethnic conflicts, racially-based violence and religious wars would reach unparalleled heights at the consummation of this age. America: A Nation of Nations It is not hard to image a time in the near future when race riots again break out in America's cities. With a sober eye let us realize that apart from a revival of pure Christianity (not just Christian traditions, but eternal heavenly values), there will never be lasting remedies for racial injustice before Jesus comes. In fact, the Lord warned about these very days. He said that "nation will rise against nation"---ethnic group against ethnic group. Recall also: America, the so-called "melting pot" of the world, is actually a nation of nations. One thing we must not do, however, is to allow ourselves to be moved by fear or unbelief. Increased wars, lawlessness and ethnic conflicts are signs that point to something more significant than themselves. Jesus said, "So you also, when you see these things happening, recognize that the kingdom of God is near" (Luke 21:31). Indeed, the turbulence we behold in the sea of humanity is caused by a storm in the heavenly places: The Kingdom of Heaven is drawing close! The signs around us are actually the effects of a confrontation between the Kingdom of God and the domain of hell. And while ethnic peoples are struggling toward their ancient identities, so there is another people drawn out from every nation and tribe and tongue who, in their hearts and minds, are returning to their homeland: the Kingdom of God. For while great pressure is being exerted upon nations to exalt their ethnicity, so also there is a return in the true church to the purity and power of our origins in Christ. Like no other time in history, our identity in Christ must be greater, more compelling, and more real to us than any natural bonding we have in the world. Remember, it was in this very context of international upheaval that Jesus said, "This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world for a witness to all the nations, and then the end shall come" (Matt. 24:14). Why did Jesus speak of the Gospel of the Kingdom being preached at the end of the age? The answer is at least twofold. First, we proclaim the kingdom because it truly will be "at hand." In His great mercy God is going to give all nations one last legitimate opportunity to choose, not merely between the church and the world, but between Heaven or hell. The nations will be given a "witness. . ." of heaven, "... and then the end shall come." Those who call upon the Lord will become part of the Great Harvest. Those who reject Him, however, will have become so hardened they will earn for themselves the fierceness of God's wrath. The Lord's second motive in calling for the proclamation of His kingdom is to spare His people from ethnic violence. He seeks to guide us out of our individual ethnic mentality into the eternal life of His kingdom. For the Kingdom of God is free from racism and cultural pride. In truth, if the Christians of opposing ethnic peoples humble themselves and unite in prayer; if, instead of allowing offenses to escalate, they confess their sins and forgive each other, they will preserve themselves and their communities during this time of great upheaval. It is vital for us, as Christ's church, to return to what Jesus called the "Gospel of the Kingdom." What is this message? It is the teaching of Christ. It is more penetrating than our typical salvation message. The Gospel of the Kingdom makes disciples, not just converts. It is more demanding than the prosperity gospel; for this, truly, will cost you everything. But while the Gospel of the Kingdom requires more, it gives more. For it is the gospel as Jesus lived it---full of power, love and reconciliation. And its "good news" is not simply that someday we will go to Heaven, but that this day Heaven is coming to us. One Answer for Ethnic Clashes The pressures which ultimately thrust the world into accepting the antichrist and his government will not eradicate ethnicity among the peoples. Beneath the surface of a one-world government, ethnic cultures will remain intact and in conflict with one another. This is an unending judgment that God Himself uttered at mankind's first attempt at ethnic unity: ancient Babylon. The Lord decreed that, apart from uniting in Him, men will "not understand one another..." (Gen. 11:7). There are too many wounds, too many ancient, unreconciled conflicts, too long a history of injustice, hatreds and fears for mankind to unite apart from the forgiveness of Christ. In describing these last days, especially the last kingdom on earth, Daniel reveals an intriguing fact: "it will be a divided kingdom." Although divided, "they will combine with one another in the seed of men; but they will not adhere to one another" (Dan. 2:41,43). He said, "They will combine with one another in the seed of men." At the end of the age, ethnic issues will continue to compel mankind to extreme remedies, even uniting the seed of men (genetic engineering?). The word seed means "offspring, family, race." Humanistic man will do everything possible to deal with ethnic crises; but, as Daniel continues, "They will not adhere to one another.'' There will be no enduring solution offered to mankind's racial and ethnic problems apart from Christ in the Kingdom of God. But Daniel had more to say concerning the future. Directly linked to his prophecy of man's divided kingdom, Daniel also revealed that "in the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which will never be destroyed, and that kingdom will not be left for another people; it will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, but it will itself endure forever'' (Dan. 2:44). Daniel spoke of an unprecedented time at the end of the age, a time when the people of God would be strong and do exploits. Both Jesus and Daniel speak of the Kingdom of God beginning to be displayed while the world experiences ethnic and geophysical conflicts. As the Church Becomes God's Kingdom Before we spend another trillion dollars on irreconcilable ethnic problems, we, the church, need to position ourselves as agents of redemption and healing, as it is revealed in the Kingdom of God. I readily admit, not all unity is born of God. For some, unity means emptying one's faith of core truths of the Christian message. We do not want unity without faith. But there is a realm Paul describes as maintaining "the unity of the Spirit . . . until we all attain to the unity of the faith" (Eph. 4:3, 13). And in the building, healing process that is occurring among leaders, we can extend grace as we submit to one another and learn from each other. 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The Building Site of the Temple (En Español) The building of the house of the Lord involves more than finding help in our time of need. There are costs to attaining God's best. If we want to have His greatest provisions, we must yield to Him our greatest loves. Two Temples The Scriptures refer to two types of temples: one made of stone, which was built in Israel, and the other made of flesh, which is the church. The first temple, Solomon's, was built at a predetermined site that God selected. Even as the Lord carefully chose the building site for the temple of stone, so He is looking at the landscape of our hearts, seeking to make us His temple of flesh. Two important events were instrumental in designating the temple site. These events developed over many years, but were nevertheless a composite of what we ourselves must become. The first is found in the life of Abraham. The Lord brought Abraham to a place of spiritual fulfillment in his son, Isaac. But a time came when it was required of Abraham to choose between his love for God and his love for what God had given him. The Lord commanded Abraham to take his son to the land of Moriah. There Abraham was told to offer Isaac on the mountain of God's choosing. "On the third day Abraham raised his eyes and saw the place from a distance. And Abraham said to his young men, 'Stay here with the donkey, and I and the lad will go yonder; and we will worship and return to you'" (Gen. 22:4-5). Please notice Abraham's last statement, "We will worship and return." We see here the perfection of faith in the atmosphere of worship. Abraham's faith told him they would both return, but it was his attitude of worship that enabled him to go up. The story is well known. The angel of the Lord stopped Abraham, knife in hand, from taking Isaac's life. Yet it was within the plan and purpose of God to require obedience of His servant. Abraham's love for God was tested and proven true. Likewise, to qualify to be part of the house of the Lord, the first attitude we must possess is a worshiping heart; we must be willing to give to God what we love the most. For pastors, it may be surrendering personal dreams concerning their ministry or their churches. For intercessors, it may be giving up their role of leadership in a local prayer group in order that those praying might be integrated into a larger corporate body. In death every man ultimately surrenders all he owns to God. Those who are called to build Christ's house do so by surrendering even their highest loves and their very desire of fulfillment to the Almighty. It is a death not unlike the death of the flesh. Hope of human recovery is abandoned; the sense of trust abides alone in God. Abraham offered to God his greatest love, Isaac, who was the embodiment of his spiritual fulfillment. He laid all his dreams upon an altar he built with his own hands. Abraham was willing to trust God to fulfill His promises, knowing that death is no barrier to the Almighty. So also those whom God will use in building His house will be people who willingly surrender their greatest loves to God. Within their yielding, worshiping hearts, He will build His house. The Full Price The next event that reveals the "DNA" of the spiritual temple comes in the life of King David. He is standing upon a mountaintop overlooking Jerusalem; his sin has brought the Lord's displeasure upon the nation. In response to his repentance, David is told to build an altar to the Lord on Ornan's threshing floor. Although Ornan freely volunteered his oxen for the sacrifice and his ox yoke for the fire, David refused. Rather, He said, "For the full price you shall give it to me, that the plague may be restrained from the people....I will surely buy it for the full price; for I will not take what is yours for the Lord, or offer a burnt offering which costs me nothing" (I Chron. 21:22-24). David's attitude exemplifies the heart for which God seeks. Indeed, it is one thing to come to Christ "just as we are" and find salvation; quite another thing, once saved, to pay the price to unite as His temple. If we are going to serve God, then let us serve Him with a full heart and for the full price. Let us also consider that Ornan was a Jebusite, not a Jew. Ornan's people had been routed from the region by David in an earlier war, although Ornan remained. The king could have taken Ornan's land as spoils, but again David pays the full price. Beloved, David's attitude stands in stark contrast to typical American Christianity. Too many of us look for shortcuts or drift without vision or commitment. Let us not look for shortcuts to God, nor offer the Lord that which is another's. Rather, let's pay the full price. It is here, at this threshing floor, that David built his altar and designated the temple should be built. Profound Insight Time passed and finally, like all men, David died. It is Solomon, his son, who is completing David's vision of the temple. Listen to the sacred text describe the building site of the temple: "Then Solomon began to build the house of the Lord in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the Lord had appeared to his father David, at the place that David had prepared, on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite" (2 Chron. 3:1). Remarkably, the very mountain upon which David stood, where he refused to offer a sacrifice that cost him nothing, is Mount Moriah, the same place where Abraham offered Isaac to God six centuries earlier. Beloved, Scripture assures us that before the return of Christ, the mountain of the house of the Lord will be built and all the nations shall stream to it (Isa. 2:2). Let us embrace the call as worshipers, as those who put on the altar of God that which we love the most. Yes, let us pay the full price to see the house of the Lord rebuilt in our lives and in our times. Lord Jesus, I desire to be fully given to You. Forgive me for offering costless sacrifices and borrowed gifts. Jesus, I want to pay the full price. Lord, I know the issue is not what I can do for You but what You can make of me. I surrender my all to You. May the quality of my life be suitable for Your house. And grant me a heart of faith and worship to bring my Isaac to the altar. In Jesus' name, amen. The preceding message is adapted from a chapter in Francis' book, When the Many Are One (published by Charisma House) and can be ordered at www.arrowbookstore.com. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Join us at theCall Detroit where thousands will gather from every race and background to seek the heart of God. 11/11/11 Media and Book Special! Extended to November 7 40% off of two of Francis' albums on walking in freedom and The Three Battlegrounds - book only, $6.75. *Purchase one or more of the media titles below and use coupon code 3BATTLE to get The Three Battlegrounds* book for only $4.85 Whom the Son Sets Free Pulling Down Strongholds and The Three Battlegrounds Visit our Specials page at www.arrowbookstore.com ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Let us know what you thought about this teaching. Talk to us on Facebook Comments and Questions on our Message Board Please feel free to forward this message to others; acknowledging our website would be kindly appreciated. 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A War in Heaven (En Español) Lucifer's terrible crime was not simply that he rebelled against God, as evil as that was. Even worse, through slander against God and deception, he stole away a third of the angels as well. Though banished to hell, Lucifer's war against the Almighty continues. Indeed, every time he divides another church, he accomplishes part of his goal, which is to strike against the heart of God. If you have ever been through a church split, you are all too familiar with the terrible churning of emotions and the inconsolable distress that accompanies this descent into hell. If you are unfamiliar with the experience, expect that large factions of otherwise nice Christians will be pitted against one another. They will participate in slander, anger, deception, fear, bitterness, hatred, gossip, unforgiveness, strife, rebellion and pride. Any of these attitudes isolated in a single individual would be recognized and exposed as sin. However, when they occur en masse in a church split, they somehow are considered righteous. Anger is redefined as "fighting for a principle." Slander and gossip now enlist as allies "in search of the truth." The epicenter of the split may have been localized in a single church, but the shockwaves are felt across the area-wide body of Christ. News of the conflict is communicated in whispered tones, as when hearing of a family member who has a serious cancer. And a split is a cancer - a malignant life system, a false growth that is empowered by anger, pride and ambition instead of the meekness and patience of Christ. Citywide church leaders shake their heads and sigh. Even if they barely knew the troubled church, they suffer sympathy pains. They are concerned. Those who have experienced the heartache of their own split also shudder, as they remember the still unresolved conflict they carry regarding those who divided their church. Still other pastors become restless and more guarded over their flocks, wary lest the spirit of strife infiltrate their churches as well. Additionally, the evangelists of the city know that, at least for a season, it will be harder to win the lost. Indeed, as rumors of the split spread, the pettiness and politics of those embittered in the conflict reach the ears of the unsaved, reminding them of why they keep their distance from church. I have traveled throughout much of the Christian world speaking to pastors and church leaders. It is my experience that, while divisions are found everywhere, splits are more frequent and often more mean-spirited in America. Is it our fierce love of independence and freedom? Or is it because of our more aggressive cultural nature? Regardless, American splits tend to have the least civility. The reasons for church splits are many. Divisions may originate from confusion concerning church governments. To whom has God really given final authority in any given congregation? Sometimes, the root of conflict is simply misguided ambition in one or more associate leaders. And of course, there is always the issue of spiritual warfare. Often, just as a church begins an upward swing in attendance or spiritual growth, demonically manipulated strife emerges. So when we see a serious division in a church, we must ask ourselves: Is this the work of the same kind of spirit that manipulated Absalom, Korah or Jezebel? Some splits involve some combination of all of the above. But regardless of the unique source of each division, Jesus warned that when our house is divided, it "will not stand" (Matt. 12:25). Clearly, when a division strikes a church, its impact is felt throughout the community. It is a war in which the devil is the only one who wins. Heartache in Heaven We may think the Lord is personally unfamiliar with the pain of a church split. He is not. In fact, pastors can take some comfort that God Himself, even in all His perfections, suffered a type of split. You may recall that, before the creation of man, Heaven itself endured a time of great rebellion - a "split," if you will. Heaven itself could not fulfill the desires of Satan. In those days Satan was known as Lucifer or Hillel Ben Shahar in the Hebrew language. The name Hillel came from the root word, Hallel, which means "to praise, worship, adore." Ben Shahar meant "son of the dawn." The implication is that Lucifer was the chief worship leader at the dawn of creation. Endowed with the gifts of leadership and creativity in music, his position was not enough for him. Fueled by jealousy and ambition, Lucifer led a third of the angels to rebel against the authority of God (see Revelation 12). We cannot verify it, but we can imagine that the angels who fell were those who, in the authority structure of Heaven, were under the influence of Lucifer. Consider the cunning of Lucifer, our ancient foe. He was actually able to convince angels, who were gazing upon the resplendent glory of God, that they could win a war against their Creator! In privileged awe they had seen galaxies emerge from the mouth of God. Yet somehow they came to believe that under Lucifer's leadership they could defeat the Almighty. They knew the Most High was fully cognizant of their every thought, yet they believed they could outsmart Him. Through stealth, slander and seduction, Lucifer spun intoxicating lies to engender discontentment among the angels until the very pleasures of Heaven could not satisfy them. He then lured them from the unimaginable splendor of God's presence, convincing them the unfathomable outer darkness was more suited for their cause. Yes, consider the deceptive powers of our ancient foe and wonder not that he could separate good friends in a church split here on earth. How long the rebellion in Heaven lasted we do not know. Nor is it written what deception Lucifer spun. The Bible only grants fleeting reflections into that horrible, cataclysmic divide. Still one wonders: Did the Lord remain unaffected by the strife? Was the Heavenly Father perfectly aloof from the pain of separation, or did He suffer heartache when those to whom He gave the gift of life rebelled against Him? Remember: the omniscience of God watched the great lie spread, infecting one angel after another, until a full third joined in the insurrection. Was this division the first great pain in the heart of God? Beloved, consider also with trembling fear: Until this ancient split, to our knowledge hell did not exist. Hell became a reality as a consequence to division born of ambition, jealousy and pride. It is time for the church to put off the garments of strife and clothe ourselves in the oneness of Christ. Let us therefore repent for the sin of division. Let us position ourselves in intercession until we see divisions among born-again Christians removed from house of the Lord. Lord, forgive us for tolerating this terrible sin. Master, we know that our division is a blight upon Your people. Cleanse us of the effects of division, and empower each of us with grace to bring unity to Your church. In Jesus' name. Amen. The preceding message is adapted from a chapter in Francis' book, A House United (published by Chosen Books). www.arrowbookstore.com ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Media and Book Special! 40% off of two of Francis' albums on walking in freedom and The Three Battlegrounds - book only, $6.75. *Purchase one or more of the media titles below and use coupon code 3BATTLE to get The Three Battlegrounds* book for only $4.85 Whom the Son Sets Free Pulling Down Strongholds and The Three Battlegrounds Visit our Specials page at www.arrowbookstore.com ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Let us know what you thought about this teaching. 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We have many valuable resources that will help you cultivate your personal relationship with God.Downloadable MP3s and videos and eBooks now available at the Arrow Bookstore ____________________ Ministry Support If you would like to support this ministry, you can mail your tax deductible contribution to: Advancing Church Ministries 5270 North Park Pl NE Ste 114 Cedar Rapids IA 52402 To make a donation by phone, please call: 1-888-934-6243 (For donations only) 1-319-395-7131 You can also give online at our website.Thank you for standing with this ministry!. ____________________ Website Resources - Article Archives - In Christs Image Training Online - Bookstore - Message Board - Media Center ____________________ Reprint Agreement Your interest in duplicating and re-sending this material is a joy to us. We only ask that you also provide website information for the Ministries of Francis Frangipane. The only exception is if the article is actually an excerpt from a book by another publisher. In this case they have asked that they be listed as the reference. Finally, any questions about the teachings of Francis Frangipane can be sent to info@frangipane.org. God bless your pursuit of His heart. ____________________ Comments and Questions If you wish to contact us with comments or questions about this email, you may do so by writing us at comments@frangipane.org
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Admin Fri 28 Oct 2011, 6:33 pm

Media and Book Special! 40% off of two of Francis' albums on walking in freedom Purchase one or more of the media titles and use coupon code 3BATTLE to get The Three Battlegrounds book for only $4.85 Media available in various formats: CD, DVD, audio downloads and video downloads
Whom the Son Sets Free What does true spiritual freedom look like? It is the life of Jesus Christ revealed through us, freeing us from our failures and limitations, establishing us as children of the living God. But the key that unlocks our destiny is discipleship. The truths in this series are liberating. Audio sample Message Titles: The Power of Forgetting From Christian to Follower of Jesus Satan's Weapons of Mass Distraction From Forgiveness to Redemption The Quest for Reproduction CD: $15.60 DVD: $24.00 MP3 download: $7.80 Video download: $12.00	Pulling Down Strongholds Francis exposes spiritual strongholds that are hindering many Christians. In-depth messages include deliverance from self-pity, impurity, murmuring and complaining, and fear. These messages emphasize the work of the cross in restructuring the mind to become a dwelling place for Christ. Audio sample *Message titles:* Deliverance from Strongholds The Strongholds of Your Thoughts Deliverance From Self-hatred The Stronghold of Complaining Deliverance From Fears The Stronghold of Self-pity The Stronghold of Christ CD: $19.20 MP3 download: $9.60
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Admin Fri 21 Oct 2011, 7:53 pm

Greetings to the Faithful in Christ:

Over the weekend an important development has taken place for TheCall Detroit, coming on 11/11/11.

Ford Field is secured for TheCall on 11.11.11 for our Historic National 24 hour Prayer Gathering with Lou Engle. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. and the prayer gathering will begin at 6:00PM on Friday, November 11 and last until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 12.

Field of Dreams: Video Update from Lou Engle

Watch this exciting new video from Lou Engle at Ford Field as we head to TheCall solemn assembly in Detroit, Michigan on November 11-12, 2011.

Visit TheCall.com/Detroit for more information or to register for TheCall Detroit 11.11.11.

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Admin Sat 15 Oct 2011, 6:28 pm

When Becoming Nothing is an Improvement (En Español) In the beginning, the earth was formless and void, but that did not deter the Almighty. He looked into the fathomless depth of its darkness and concluded, "All it needs is light!" Likewise, in the beginning of our spiritual lives, we also are "formless and void" and God, just as confidently, is still saying, "All they need is a little light!" Remember: it's the Lord's responsibility to create and our responsibility to submit to His creating. The Lord only needs three things to fashion life. First, He needs a "nothing." The Almighty always begins His great, creative works with a "nothing" (this is very important because this is where we come in!). Then, His Spirit needs to be hovering over the "nothing." And, finally, He needs His Word, which is the "something" He's going to put in the "nothing's" place. God has no difficulty at all creating something out of nothing. The only obstacle He faces is when the nothing doesn't know it is nothing but instead thinks it's something. At that point God has to break it back down to nothing before it is good for anything. (Are you still following me?) Paul said this better than I when he wrote, "If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself" (Gal. 6:3). Even as Christians, if we think we are "something" so that we look down on others or we are wise in our own eyes, we deceive ourselves! The only something there truly is, is God. If we categorically know we are nothing without God, and we simultaneously recognize whatever grace He has worked in us is so we can bless others, then there is no limit to how much God can use us. Our knowing we are nothing is a great attainment in His eyes. For then our energies are no longer spent exalting or defending ourselves but in clinging to Christ and relying upon Him. You see, God is not offended by chaos. There will be times when, like the pre-creation universe, you discover your life seems "formless and void." Do not be over-concerned. When you discover there is "chaos" in the deepest part of you, do not fret. You are at a new beginning. It has taken the Lord quite a long time to help you to recognize your "nothingness." So, let all who know they are nothings rejoice: you are miles ahead of those who think they are something! The proud, who consider themselves something special, do not deal with the lightless regions of chaos in their souls; they simply hide them. But if we are transparent with our need, the Spirit and Word can work in us to bring life and order. All we need do is to open up and confess our nothingness to the Holy Spirit. "For God, who said, 'Light shall shine out of darkness,' is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ" (2 Cor. 4:6). This is the very way our great Creator creates. He causes light to shine out of darkness! The only thing He requires of us is to be honest about the darkness---to confess it instead of hiding it. "Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them . . . But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light" (Eph. 5:11,13). When darkness is exposed to the light, it becomes light. In fact, the very reason our darkness becomes visible is because God shines His light upon it. If you persevere---if you continually thrust your darkness into the light of God's grace and power---that light will ultimately shine out from within you. Your darkness will actually become light. Beloved, if you know you are nothing in yourself, you're a prime candidate to become something in God! Consider again Paul’s view of himself: "If anyone else has a mind to put confidence in the flesh, I far more: circumcised the eighth day, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the Law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to the righteousness which is in the Law, found blameless. But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ" (Phil. 3:4-7). Paul said whatever things were "gain" to him (things that made him a "something" before men), he gave up as "loss for the sake of Christ." To become nothing in ourselves, to be excavated of pride and of being consumed by our attainments and pedigree, is part of the path to sonship. Paul actually saw all his human, religious attainments as obstacles. Certainly, in time the Lord used all of the elements of Paul's life, but not before Paul gave them up to the Lord. John the Baptist said, "He must increase, but I must decrease" (John 3:30). You see, though self-confidence dies, God-confidence comes to life! So, do not fret. You can admit that you have areas within that are dead and dark. Romans 4:17 says, "God . . . gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist." God gives LIFE to the dead. Do you sometimes feel dead? Good. You're qualified to get God's life! Look to God. Trust Him as your Creator. Do not fear when you discover you are nothing. There is a time when becoming nothing is an improvement. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ In Christ's Image Media Special! 52% off of 2009 and 2010 On-Site Seminar Media Available in several formats: CD, DVD, audio downloads and video downloads 2010 Seminar CD album - $28.80 (Regularly $60.00) DVD album - $57.60 (Regularly $120.00) Audio downloads - $14.40 (Regularly $30.00) Video downloads - $28.80 (Regularly $60.00) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 2009 Seminar CD album - $31.68 (Regularly $66.00) DVD album - $59.04 (Regularly $123.00) Audio downloads- $15.84 (Regularly $33.00) Video downloads- $26.88 (Regularly $56.00) Visit our Specials page at www.arrowbookstore.com Sale through October 11, 2011 Extended through Monday, October 17, 2011 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Also available: 2011 On-Seminar audios, videos and downloads ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Let us know what you thought about this teaching. Talk to us on Facebook Comments and Questions on our Message Board Please feel free to forward this message to others; acknowledging our website would be kindly appreciated. To send this message to a friend or print this message, use our Printer-friendly version. If you are financially unable to purchase a book from Pastor Frangipane, he would love to give you your choice of any one of his books for free, or for whatever you can afford. (Visit our FAQ page for more information.) U.S. addresses can choose book or eBook. International addresses can select an eBook. Subscribe to receive Francis Frangipane's FREE weekly email message. Please visit our website for additional messages and resources.		October 14, 2011 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Subscribe to receive this FREE email message. ____________________ In Christ's Image Training Registration begins soon the January 6, 2012 Level I class Available also in Spanish / Español ____________________ Watch Francis: ____________________ Follow us: ____________________ Thank You for Forwarding We would like to thank those of you who have been forwarding these messages to friends and family. ____________________ Online Bookstore Be sure and visit our online bookstore. We have many valuable resources that will help you cultivate your personal relationship with God.Downloadable MP3s and videos and eBooks now available at the Arrow Bookstore ____________________ Ministry Support If you would like to support this ministry, you can mail your tax deductible contribution to: Advancing Church Ministries 5270 North Park Pl NE Ste 114 Cedar Rapids IA 52402 To make a donation by phone, please call: 1-888-934-6243 (For donations only) 1-319-395-7131 You can also give online at our website.Thank you for standing with this ministry!. ____________________ Website Resources - Article Archives - In Christs Image Training Online - Bookstore - Message Board - Media Center ____________________ Reprint Agreement Your interest in duplicating and re-sending this material is a joy to us. We only ask that you also provide website information for the Ministries of Francis Frangipane. The only exception is if the article is actually an excerpt from a book by another publisher. In this case they have asked that they be listed as the reference. Finally, any questions about the teachings of Francis Frangipane can be sent to info@frangipane.org. God bless your pursuit of His heart. ____________________ Comments and Questions If you wish to contact us with comments or questions about this email, you may do so by writing us at comments@frangipane.org
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Admin Fri 14 Oct 2011, 2:11 pm

Due to strong demand, Pastor Francis has asked that we extend these special prices through Monday. We have never offered media at such accessible prices. This is a great opportunity to receive the life-changing messages from our In Christ's Image Training onsite seminars, 2009-2010. Tell your friends. These prices will only be valid through October 17.

In Christ's Image Media Special!
52% off of 2009 and 2010 On-Site Seminar Media
Available in several formats:
CD, DVD, audio downloads and video downloads

Each year the Holy Spirit speaks with Pastor Frangipane in key, life-changing ways. Many of these primary truths then become the teachings that are presented at the annual In Christ's Image Training onsite in Iowa. These audios and videos are supplementary to those that come with the ICIT program and are a powerful inspiration for those ICIT grads desiring a refresher course as well as the new students starting out. Here are two entire seminars available for over half off our original pricing.

2010 Seminar Message titles:
A Perfect Heart - by Francis Frangipane
To This One Will I Look - by Francis Frangipane
The Word is God - by Francis Frangipane
A Quiet Spirit - by Steve Irwin
Friends of God - by Zach Blickens
Christ Our Passover - by Francis Frangipane
Christ-Centered Unity - by Francis Frangipane
Restoring the Church - by Erin James Sain
Recognizing Human Sexuality - by Francis Frangipane
An Unoffendable Heart - by Francis Frangipane
Sons of the King - by Francis Frangipane

CD album - $28.80 (Regularly $60.00)
DVD album - $57.60 (Regularly $120.00)
Audio downloads - $14.40 (Regularly $30.00)
Video downloads - $28.80 (Regularly $60.00)
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2009 Seminar Message titles:
Thy Kingdom Come - by Francis Frangipane
The Word is God - by Francis Frangipane
Have You Seen My Servant Job? - by Francis Frangipane
Walking Under Authority - by Zach Blickens
Unlocking Heaven Within - by Steve Irwin
The Promised Land - by Francis Frangipane
Heaven Rules - by Francis Frangipane
The Gift of Healing - by Francis Frangipane
Seed of the Kingdom - by Erin Sain
Possessing the Heart of Christ - by Francis Frangipane
Granted to Know the Mysteries - by Francis Frangipane

CD album - $31.68 (Regularly $66.00)
DVD album - $59.04 (Regularly $123.00)
Audio downloads- $15.84 (Regularly $33.00)
Video downloads- $26.88 (Regularly $56.00)

Visit our Specials page at www.arrowbookstore.com
Sale through October 11, 2011
Extended through Monday, October 17, 2011
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Now available: 2011 On-Seminar audios, videos and downloads

Please visit Arrow Publications for other resources - www.arrowbookstore.com.
Phone Orders:
United States only: 1-877-363-6889
International Callers: 1-319-395-7833
Fax orders:
1-319-395-7353
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Admin Wed 12 Oct 2011, 4:38 pm

In Christ's Image Media Special!
52% off of 2009 and 2010 On-Site Seminar Media
Available in several formats:
CD, DVD, audio downloads and video downloads

Each year the Holy Spirit speaks with Pastor Frangipane in key, life-changing ways. Many of these primary truths then become the teachings that are presented at the annual In Christ's Image Training onsite in Iowa. These audios and videos are supplementary to those that come with the ICIT program and are a powerful inspiration for those ICIT grads desiring a refresher course as well as the new students starting out. Here are two entire seminars available for over half off our original pricing. This opportunity is available for just one week.

2010 Seminar Message titles:
A Perfect Heart - by Francis Frangipane
To This One Will I Look - by Francis Frangipane
The Word is God - by Francis Frangipane
A Quiet Spirit - by Steve Irwin
Friends of God - by Zach Blickens
Christ Our Passover - by Francis Frangipane
Christ-Centered Unity - by Francis Frangipane
Restoring the Church - by Erin James Sain
Recognizing Human Sexuality - by Francis Frangipane
An Unoffendable Heart - by Francis Frangipane
Sons of the King - by Francis Frangipane

CD album - $28.80 (Regularly $60.00)
DVD album - $57.60 (Regularly $120.00)
Audio downloads - $14.40 (Regularly $30.00)
Video downloads - $28.80 (Regularly $60.00)
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

2009 Seminar Message titles:
Thy Kingdom Come - by Francis Frangipane
The Word is God - by Francis Frangipane
Have You Seen My Servant Job? - by Francis Frangipane
Walking Under Authority - by Zach Blickens
Unlocking Heaven Within - by Steve Irwin
The Promised Land - by Francis Frangipane
Heaven Rules - by Francis Frangipane
The Gift of Healing - by Francis Frangipane
Seed of the Kingdom - by Erin Sain
Possessing the Heart of Christ - by Francis Frangipane
Granted to Know the Mysteries - by Francis Frangipane

CD album - $31.68 (Regularly $66.00)
DVD album - $59.04 (Regularly $123.00)
Audio downloads- $15.84 (Regularly $33.00)
Video downloads- $26.88 (Regularly $56.00)

Visit our Specials page at www.arrowbookstore.com
Sale through October 12, 2011
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Now available: 2011 On-Seminar audios, videos and downloads

Please visit Arrow Publications for other resources - www.arrowbookstore.com.
Phone Orders:
United States only: 1-877-363-6889
International Callers: 1-319-395-7833
Fax orders:
1-319-395-7353
www.frangipane.org | www.arrowbookstore.com

Admin Thu 06 Oct 2011, 9:33 am

In Christ's Image Media Special!
52% off of 2009 and 2010 On-Site Seminar Media
Available in several formats:
CD, DVD, audio downloads and video downloads

Each year the Holy Spirit speaks with Pastor Frangipane in key, life-changing ways. Many of these primary truths then become the teachings that are presented at the annual In Christ's Image Training onsite in Iowa. These audios and videos are supplementary to those that come with the ICIT program and are a powerful inspiration for those ICIT grads desiring a refresher course as well as the new students starting out. Here are two entire seminars available for over half off our original pricing. This opportunity is available for just one week.

2010 Seminar Message titles:
A Perfect Heart - by Francis Frangipane
To This One Will I Look - by Francis Frangipane
The Word is God - by Francis Frangipane
A Quiet Spirit - by Steve Irwin
Friends of God - by Zach Blickens
Christ Our Passover - by Francis Frangipane
Christ-Centered Unity - by Francis Frangipane
Restoring the Church - by Erin James Sain
Recognizing Human Sexuality - by Francis Frangipane
An Unoffendable Heart - by Francis Frangipane
Sons of the King - by Francis Frangipane

CD album - $31.68 (Regularly $66.00)
DVD album - $59.04 (Regularly $123.00)
Audio downloads- $15.84 (Regularly $33.00)
Video downloads- $26.88 (Regularly $56.00)
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

2009 Seminar Message titles:
Thy Kingdom Come - by Francis Frangipane
The Word is God - by Francis Frangipane
Have You Seen My Servant Job? - by Francis Frangipane
Walking Under Authority - by Zach Blickens
Unlocking Heaven Within - by Steve Irwin
The Promised Land - by Francis Frangipane
Heaven Rules - by Francis Frangipane
The Gift of Healing - by Francis Frangipane
Seed of the Kingdom - by Erin Sain
Possessing the Heart of Christ - by Francis Frangipane
Granted to Know the Mysteries - by Francis Frangipane

CD album - $28.80 (Regularly $60.00)
DVD album - $57.60 (Regularly $120.00)
Audio downloads - $14.40 (Regularly $30.00)
Video downloads - $28.80 (Regularly $60.00)

Visit our Specials page at www.arrowbookstore.com
Sale through October 11, 2011
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Now available: 2011 On-Seminar audios, videos and downloads

Please visit Arrow Publications for other resources - www.arrowbookstore.com.
Phone Orders:
United States only: 1-877-363-6889
International Callers: 1-319-395-7833
Fax orders:
1-319-395-7353
www.frangipane.org | www.arrowbookstore.com

Admin Tue 04 Oct 2011, 3:43 pm

Repairers of the Breach, Part 2 (En Español) Do Not Criticize the Breach, Repair It! "Thus says the Lord God, 'Woe to the foolish prophets who are following their own spirit and have seen nothing. O Israel, your prophets have been like foxes among ruins. You have not gone up into the breaches, nor did you build the wall around the house of Israel to stand in the battle on the day of the Lord'" (Ezek. 13:3-5). The Lord is raising up a remnant of true Christ-followers. When they see a need in the church or their community, instead of just finding fault, they go "up into the breaches" and stand in the gap. They are not just critics; they are agents of redemption. It is easy to find fault and do nothing. Yet, when we see a battle raging in another congregation, the fact is that all churches are imperfect. The issue is not whether we can see what is wrong, but will we stand in love and prayer until that which is wrong is made right? You may be thinking, "You don't understand; I have revelation of the end-time move of God. These churches barely believe in Jesus." Even if a church is weak, the Lord's heart is such that He will not extinguish "a dimly burning wick" (Isa.42:3). Even if we consider ourselves more spiritual than other churches, that is not a reason to stand aloof from their need. Hebrews tells us that "without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater" (Heb. 7:7). If you are truly "greater," without a hint of pride you will seek ways to be a blessing to struggling churches. Your Christlike love will help carry them through their battle. If we truly have Christ's heart, we will desire to see the entire body of Christ brought forth, not just our local assemblies. We will respect and appreciate the diversity of ways through which Christ reveals Himself in the church. Remember, there are four Gospels, not just one. Each provides a different angle into the nature of Christ. We need the variety of churches to reach the variety of people in our cities. In truth, Jesus said that the greatest among us would become the "servant of all" (Mark 9:35). If a church in your city holds to and confesses Jesus as their Lord and Savior, then that church is needed to complete God's work in the city. As you join one another for daily or weekly prayer, you will be blessed and surprised by God's preparation of others. Do not come with an attitude to teach or lead, but to love and serve. In this, God is not looking for leaders but followers of the Lord Jesus Christ. If we do not adjust to His will, we will be unable to stand against the enemy. Indeed, the day in which we live is not a day of peace; it is a time of war, and a house divided cannot stand. God is gathering us together not only to Him but also against the spiritual forces of wickedness in every region. Therefore, the breaches between us must be filled, the walls built, and we must learn to stand together in the day of the Lord. You Be the People You do not have to go to Bible college to find fault with the church. In fact, if you remember, you could find fault with the church even before you were a Christian. However, if you want to be like Christ, you will position yourself to see God's mercy triumph. We are called to stand "in the gap." What is the "gap"? The gap is the distance between the way things are and the way things could be once they are redeemed. God calls us to stand in that space between realities, to cast down the accuser of the brethren and pray for redemption! Some of us have cried for years, "Where are those who will lead us into Christ's fullness?" We have assumed that God had others in mind. What the Lord is saying, however, is, You be the men and women that others are looking for. You be the peacemakers, the sons and daughters of God that bring healing and order and love to His church. The responsibility is upon each of us. There is a tremendous job ahead, but the Lord Himself has promised, "Those from among you will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will raise up the age-old foundations; and you will be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of the streets in which to dwell" (Isa. 58:12). Let us lay our lives down in committed faith believing that in our lifetimes, on this earth and in our communities the corporate church of Jesus Christ will be restored, united and made ready as a bride for her Beloved! --adapted from The Three Battlegrounds _____________________________ Technically, the registration period for this term of In Christ's Image Training is over at 5:00 p.m. today. However, I have felt there are several others who are to register. Their involvement is important to the Lord for things He will be doing in the future. For their sakes, we are extending our enrollment 24 hours, until Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. Central Time. _____________________________ Right now we are offering our entire text version of In Christ's Image Training for free. This special pricing is for everyone who desires to feed their destiny. Relying on the Holy Spirit, and following the four training tracks, believers find a new, powerful anointing from God on their lives. We also offer several other enrollment plans for full Level I training, which includes 39 audio messages, exams, certification and certificate of completion. Students who graduate from the full training are then eligible for Level II training: Growing in Christ. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Empower your passions for Christ! Invitation to take In Christ's Image Training Online School Free 24-Week Training Available (new students only) Level I classes begin October 7, 2011 Watch this short video of Francis introducing the training Accepting registrations through September 29, 2011. Registration extended to October 4, 2011 Testimonies from students For more information on all our training programs start at www.icitc.org and read through the Level I page and then the Tuition page for a full list of enrollment plans. You will need to complete the Level I Registration form, selecting an enrollment plan. Training also available in Spanish / Español Let us know what you thought about this teaching. Talk to us on Facebook Comments and Questions on our Message Board Please feel free to forward this message to others; acknowledging our website would be kindly appreciated. To send this message to a friend or print this message, use our Printer-friendly version. If you are financially unable to purchase a book from Pastor Frangipane, he would love to give you your choice of any one of his books for free, or for whatever you can afford. (Visit our FAQ page for more information.) U.S. addresses can choose book or eBook. International addresses can select an eBook. Subscribe to receive Francis Frangipane's FREE weekly email message. Please visit our website for additional messages and resources.		October 3, 2011 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Subscribe to receive this FREE email message. ____________________ In Christ's Image Training Accepting registrations the October 7, 2011 Level I class Accepting registrations through September 29 October 3, 2011 Available also in Spanish / Español ____________________ Watch Francis: ____________________ Follow us: ____________________ Thank You for Forwarding We would like to thank those of you who have been forwarding these messages to friends and family. ____________________ Online Bookstore Be sure and visit our online bookstore. We have many valuable resources that will help you cultivate your personal relationship with God.Downloadable MP3s and videos and eBooks now available at the Arrow Bookstore ____________________ Ministry Support If you would like to support this ministry, you can mail your tax deductible contribution to: Advancing Church Ministries 5270 North Park Pl NE Ste 114 Cedar Rapids IA 52402 To make a donation by phone, please call: 1-888-934-6243 (For donations only) 1-319-395-7131 You can also give online at our website.Thank you for standing with this ministry!. ____________________ Website Resources - Article Archives - In Christs Image Training Online - Bookstore - Message Board - Media Center ____________________ Reprint Agreement Your interest in duplicating and re-sending this material is a joy to us. We only ask that you also provide website information for the Ministries of Francis Frangipane. The only exception is if the article is actually an excerpt from a book by another publisher. In this case they have asked that they be listed as the reference. Finally, any questions about the teachings of Francis Frangipane can be sent to info@frangipane.org. God bless your pursuit of His heart. ____________________ Comments and Questions If you wish to contact us with comments or questions about this email, you may do so by writing us at comments@frangipane.org
A service of Frangipane Ministries, Inc. Copyright (c) 2011 All rights reserved. Unless otherwise stated, all Scripture quotations were taken from the NASB.

Admin Sat 01 Oct 2011, 11:56 am

Repairers of the Breach (En Español) "And those from among you will rebuild the ancient ruins; You will raise up the age-old foundations; And you will be called the repairer of the breach, The restorer of the streets in which to dwell." (Isa. 58:12) The Gathering Together of the Saints True Christians from all backgrounds share an expectation commonly known as the rapture of the church (see 1 Thess. 4:16-17). Although debate surrounds the timing of this event, Scripture assures us that at the last trumpet we will be caught up to "meet the Lord in the air" (v.17). So, while critics will say that Francis does not believe in the rapture, the truth is that I do. However, it is plain that, according to many Scriptures, there will also be a time of unusual grace prior to the rapture in which the living church of Jesus Christ, like a bride, makes "herself ready" (Rev. 19:7). During this unparalleled season of preparation, those who are alive in Christ shall realize a level of holiness and purity that will be the overflow of the presence of Jesus Himself manifested through the church (1 Thess. 3:11-13; Eph. 5:26-27; Phil. 1:9-10). The result of this new spiritual fullness will be a new level of unity. Faultfinding and gossip will disappear. In their place will be intercession and love. Wholeness will return to the citywide church. This also means that the ambition and division we see today between congregations will be identified as sin, which will be repented of before Jesus returns. The truth of this message must be made clear, for most Christians consider oneness within the body inconceivable before Jesus returns. They have not discerned nor warred against the enemy's lies, which have conditioned believers to accept strife and sectarianism in the church. It is my passionate conviction that the church that will ultimately be raptured will be free of strife and carnal divisions - it will be a bride "having no spot or wrinkle" who has "made herself ready" for her bridegroom (Eph. 5:27; Rev. 19:7). According to Scripture, during the rapture, "in a twinkling of an eye" our bodies will be changed (1 Cor. 15:52). But our character, that is, the essence of who we have become, will remain intact. There will be no regrets or wondering how "those from that church" made it, for the living bride will be a church built together in love, meeting in separate buildings but serving the one and only Lord. These true disciples of the Lord Jesus will be known for their intense and holy love for one another - not merely in their individual local assemblies but within the context of a citywide church. It is highly significant that the scriptural term for the rapture is called the "gathering together" (2 Thess. 2:1; Matt. 24:31). What ultimately will be consummated in our gathering together physically to the Lord will be precipitated by a spiritual gathering together of His body on earth. Concerning the era known as the "end of the age," Jesus taught that the "good fish" shall be "gathered . . . into containers" (Matt. 13:48). And in the context of spiritual warfare, Jesus warned, "He who does not gather with Me scatters" (Matt. 12:30). This scattering, dividing process among the Lord's sheep has gone on long enough. Jesus has set His heart to bring healing and unity to His body. In this regard, through the prophet Jeremiah, the Lord spoke a somber warning. He said, "Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of My pasture!" (Jer. 23:1). The Son of God is not pleased with the carnal divisions in His body! Indeed, the Lord promises to chasten those pastors who continue to build their kingdoms without laboring together to build His. To them He says, "I am about to attend to you for the evil of your deeds" (v. 2). In the tenth chapter of John, the Lord makes His goal clear: there shall be "one flock with one shepherd" (v. 16). He reveals it is the wolf nature which "snatches [the sheep] and scatters them"; and it is the hireling nature that allows the scattering to occur. But His promise to His sheep says this: "Then I Myself will gather the remnant of My flock...and they will be fruitful and multiply. I will also raise up shepherds over them and they will tend them; and they will not be afraid any longer . . . nor will any be missing" (Jer. 23:3-4). The pastors of the last Christian church will be under-shepherds to the Lord Jesus; they will be anointed to gather together His remnant and under that anointing shall be "fruitful and multiply." Indeed, right now, in the context of humbling ourselves and submitting our hearts to His will, we are participating in being "gathered together." This process will progressively increase until the barriers between brethren are melted by the overcoming nature of Christ's love. Before Jesus returns, we will truly be "one flock with one shepherd." We will be a holy and blameless sheepfold, meeting in different buildings but baptized into one body. _____________________________ One of the stated goals of In Christ's Image Training is to inspire and empower individuals to be more Christlike in regard to their churches, cities and nations. Jesus said the future belongs to the church: whatever we bind will be bound and what we release will be loosed. The future does not belong to the wicked, it belongs to the praying, believing born-again church - it belongs to those becoming Christlike! In truth, In Christ's Image Training is a society of redeemers who are not intimidated by evil but believe that with God all things are possible, even revival and times of refreshing. _____________________________ The preceding message is adapted from a chapter in Francis' book, The Three Battlegrounds (published by Arrow Publications). To order this book, please visit www.arrowbookstore.com. _____________________________ Right now we are offering our entire text version of In Christ's Image Training for free. This special pricing is for everyone who desires to feed their destiny. Relying on the Holy Spirit, and following the four training tracks, believers find a new, powerful anointing from God on their lives. We also offer several other enrollment plans for full Level I training, which includes 39 audio messages, exams, certification and certificate of completion. 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