383How to Read the Bible

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How to Read the Bible

So you want to know how to read or where to start reading the bible? That is a very good question! Through experience as a Christian myself, there are many things to know on how to go about it. Here are a few of my suggestions, especially if you are new in Christ.

Bible Translations

Attending church of the person who has led you to give your heart to Jesus for eternal salvation would be the first step in determining the version of the bible that you would want to purchase. Most churches will teach bible study and preach Christian Sunday sermons from a specific version or translation of the bible such as the King James Version, English Standard Version, Amplified Bible or maybe the New Living Translation. It is important to read and study the word of God with the same translation of the bible. As you mature in the word, then consider purchasing a different study bible that suits your bible study needs.

A great place to begin reading the bible would be scripture given during the sermon given by the Pastor on you first church visit. If you are like me and want more than just the scriptures given during the Sunday service or Wednesday night bible study, then this is how to read the bible. Begin with the first book of the bible, Genesis. Nevertheless, the book of Proverbs is one my favorite, for it is the wisdom of God. He said in his word in

Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

How to Read the Bible For All It’s Worth

The bible is a book like no other

Before you begin to read, pray and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you and to give you understanding. You will want to read it slowly, absorbing every word that you read. And, don’t try to read the bible in a week. Some churches offer studies on how to read the bible in a year. Reading the bible will take time. You will want to research and cross reference scripture. Also, mediation will give you revelation and more understanding.

Take your time, there is no hurry.  Just be consistent and persistent when it comes to reading your bible daily. As you read, certain scriptures will come to life for you.  Some will relate with circumstances or situations that you or a loved one is going through. You will begin to understand what the scripture is saying through the spirit of revelation. Learning how to read the bible for all it’s worth will increase your faith and give you strength.

Where to Read the Bible Online

The bible is also available online. The Internet is a great place to research the scriptures that are referenced in the bible. People have their own way they prefer when it comes to studying scripture. Some like reading the bible chronologically, the order is which is was written. And some people like to skip around being led by the scriptures and references. There is no wrong way on how to read the bible. Just read your bible daily, be encouraged. Get a full understanding in what God is saying through His words written by His Apostles, prophets and disciples and then delivered by his servants of preachers, teachers and evangelists. You can even listen to sermon audios about the different books in the Bible.

People who are unable to read the bible can watch free Christian movies such as “The Jesus Christ movie,”The Gospel of Luke,” or “The Book of Acts.” Or they can listen to Christian radio on a Christian broadcasting network. It can also be downloaded on an MP 3. The Lord’s Prayer is great in helping you get started with communicating with God. Just be led by the Holy Spirit. He will never guide you wrong.

Pray Before Reading the Bible

Last but not least, remember to pray and read your bible daily. Your life depends on it! Let us know what your special scripture is and what it means to you. Just leave it below in the comment box. Advance the Gospel using Christian Social Media online. Find out more on “how to” and the benefits of networking in a faith based Christian group in our community at KNCB.org And, learn how Christian leadership can grow in a professional network.  Register today!

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348How To Pray Effectively Using Global Christian News

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Christian News

Great Christian News! Now you can know how to pray effectively using global Christian news. You can take your prayers to another level. Yes. I’m talking about your prayers. Your prayers can go global. They can move from just touching Mayberry to making a difference in the world. Here’s how you can make it happen!

Global Christian News

Information about Christian news is available everywhere online. Begin to seek the Lord in prayer and let the Holy Spirit lead you in prayer for certain areas and regions around the globe. Be sure to cover all areas in that country whic are listed below. 

  1. Education
  2. Family
  3. Government
  4. Economy/business
  5. Religion
  6. Celebration arts/entertainment
  7. Media

Prayer warriors are needed in all categories because the enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy through corrupt teachings, family values and cultures, government, through businesses, religions, entertainment, and most of all, media.

Prayer Template

Here is a great example to follow to cover all the bases. Before your scheduled prayer time, get your prayer notebook or your computer. Draw a prayer template with five columns. Leave the first column empty. Label the top of the other columns with the following:

  • Local
  • State
  • National
  • International

Next, divide those five columns into seven rows. One for each of the seven cultural mountains above. Using the first empty column, fill in the seven mountains. Then, using your online Christian news resource, fill in the latest Christian news. Websites can be found on your iPhone, IPad, mp 3, or computer. Do this for each mountain using your Christian world news prayer template. Fill in information in terms of persons, places or things happening in each of the seven mountains. Do this for things that are taking place in your community, state, nation and internationally.

Decree and Declare

After personal consecration, bind and loose as well as decree and declare.  Locate scriptures that remind you of what is happening in Christian news headlines. For example; you can bind the spirit of violence in regards to the Baltimore rioting. You can pray “Father, You said in John 14:27, “ Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you……

So, I cover myself with the Blood of Jesus and I bind by the Power of the Holy Ghost within me the spirit of violence and disorder. I decree and I declare “peace.”

I release your supernatural peace in place of the violence and disorder in Baltimore. Lord, thank you for supernatural peace. Believe God for the impossible and watch prayer change things.

Yes! Even you can make a difference by giving power to your prayers. Get ready to see, feel or hear about the results of using world Christian news headlines to enhance your prayers.

Share your comments, suggestions, or testimony about how strategies you have used in your personal devotion time have been effective.

Family and friends who are new in Jesus can take advantage of free Christian movies online here at KNCB.org. Movies based on actual scripture can give a greater understanding on how important praying effectively is.

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332Types of Christian Bible Sermon Videos and Ideas Online

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Bible Sermons

Can you imagine all the many types of Christian bible sermon videos and ideas available online? Bible sermons are a great way to share the word of God to anyone who might be unable to attend their local church because of health or work reasons.  Even short videos can be powerful. Furthermore, with the latest advancements in technology, Pastors, Teachers, Evangelists, and Ministers can record their inspirational and encouraging word with ease on their Smartphone.

Sermon Videos and Ideas

I personally, have watched some powerful preaching and teachings online by Apostle Craig Banks at Say Amen TV.  Because the word of God is given by revelation, it never gets old.  Different times of the year and circumstances in your life will determine what types of videos you are searching for. Here is a short list that I came up with to give you some ideas.

MP3 Sermons

And the list goes on. No matter what the topic of sermon videos is about, you can find it here on our Christian broadcasting network. Enjoy listening to the message by MP3. As a matter of fact, they are great for traveling. Or for when you just want to meditate on the word.  Just put in the type or sermon topic in the search bar. The Lord’s Prayer can also bring you comfort when communicating with God. You can discover exactly what your heart is needing.

God always has a word for his people

God always has a word for his people. And, if you or someone in your family needs one for a current situation or circumstance in your or their life, you will find that perfect sermon online. Be encouraged, there is always an answer! So, tap into resources that are so readily available.

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312Book of the Christian Prophet Jeremiah Movie and Review

“Weeping Prophet” Jeremiah

So who was the Prophet Jeremiah, what was the purpose of his calling from God? Prophet Jeremiah was often called the “Weeping Prophet” because he had so much compassion for the people. The Lord placed a mighty calling on his life and Jeremiah served for 40 years. The Prophet Jeremiah movie shows that he was God sent to the land of Israel. He was sent to the last 2 tribes of Judah and Benjamin and gave the last warning before they would be cast out of the land for their rebellion. Prophet Jeremiah began serving during the reign of King Josiah. Jeremiah was the Prophet who delivered the famous Temple Sermon.

Jeremiah 7: 2-4  Stand in the gate of the Lord’s house, and proclaim there this word, and say, Hear the word of the Lord, all you people of Judah, you that enter these gates to worship the LordThus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Amend your ways and your doings, and let me dwell with you[a] in this place. Do not trust in these deceptive words: “This is[b] the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord.”

He wasn’t even allowed to marry and have children

Jeremiah the Benjamite

Important to realize, Jeremiah was the son of a priest called Hilkiah who was a Benjamite from the village of Anathoth. During the Prophet Jeremiah movie, you will see how he went through much rejection from the people of Israel and even his own father. He was not even allowed to marry the woman he loved and have children. In addition, God told him that the people would suffer a painful death.

Jeremiah 16:1-4 The Lord spoke his word to me. He said, “Don’t marry! Don’t have any sons or daughters in this place! This is what the Lord says about the sons and daughters born in this place and about the mothers and fathers who have children in this land: They will die horrible deaths. No one will mourn for them or bury them. They will be like manure on the ground. Wars and famines will bring them to an end. Their bodies will be food for birds and animals.

In general, many people today do not understand the loneliness and separation that a person goes through when they are called by God. In other words, Jeremiah went through. Furthermore, he was also considered one of the three major Jewish prophets. Isaiah and Ezekiel were the others.

Jeremiah Movie

I highly recommend the biblical Prophet Jeremiah movie. This Christian video will give you great insight into the struggles and hardships that Jeremiah faced. You and your family can watch free Christian movies online at most Christian broadcasting networks or video on demand websites on the Internet.

This is my short movie review for one Christian movie you don’t want to miss. It is one of many gospel movies that are available to watch for free on KNCB. As a result, you will get more of the true meaning of the scriptures from the bible when you watch this Christian film.

Are you called of God? Can you relate to what Prophet Jeremiah faced and went through? Share your experiences in the comment section below so that others can read about your works for the Lord. Learn more about how you can partnership and upload your sermons audios and sermon videos. Explore the many other categories and join the community!

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279Where to Find Top Christian Songs

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Top Christian Songs

Start your day in “victory mode!” David tells us in Psalms 22:3, that “God inhabits the praises of His people.” Think about God. Invite Him in as you listen to the beautiful lyrics of Christian songs. These songs will ring out in your spirit all day long. The worship music you select or sing during your private worship time are important. When you bless God, He will bless you. Set the atmosphere. Jump-start every day with praise and worship to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

How to Find the Best Christian Songs

The best Christian songs refer to the rating on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Our Fathers’s mercies toward us are new every morning. Love on Him with something new! Remember, God doesn’t like “stale bread” either. Here are a few resources available online for finding the latest in Christian music. To listen on your Smartphone, simply download MP3 praise and worship songs to enjoy any time you please. And, recording artists can upload their MP3’s to the network. David and Nicole Binion have received many awards for their uplifting and inspirational praise and worship songs.

  • Christian Radio
  • Websites
  • TV

Christian Worship Songs

Christian worship songs might include artists from practically anywhere in the world. Furthermore, they will meet most of the following criteria when searching for music to use during your worship time. Some of the top five include:

  1. Hillsong – Oceans -Where Feet May Fail
  2. Sarah Reeves – Good Good Father
  3. Emily Ann Roberts – In the Garden
  4. Casting Crowns – Just be Held
  5. Jordan Feliz – The River

Christian Music Videos

Get high on Jesus with Christian music videos. Most music videos today have the words captioned so that everyone can take part in worship. Offer their praises to the Lord through song. In my opinion, some of the best are artists are Vicki Yohe, “Worthy” by Paul Wilbur and Micah Stampley singing “Holiness.” They sing from their heart for the Lord.

With so many different song artists today,  let us know who your favorite artists are in the comment box below. Looking for a Christian social media community? Start networking with professional Christian based companies that put God first. Register today and help spread the Gospel of Jesus with sermon audios and sermon videos. Someone is waiting for a word from you!

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294Top Ten Christian Praise Worship Songs

Christian Worship Music

Sing unto God Christian Praise Worship Songs. Have you ever loved someone so much that you wanted to sing that person a love song? Because God loves us so much, there will be times when He will tug on your heart for a love song. He loves to hear you sing!  Show the Lord how much you really love Him. You’ll hear it ringing in your spirit.

You can find worthy Christian praise worship songs on the Internet. Some have been rated as the best new Christian music. Ones that can be used before and after your intimate times of soaking in His Presence. You know, that time that can’t be explained or expressed with words alone. Worship music helps us prepare our hearts for repentance and giving all our cares to Him. To the only one that knows everything, there is to know about us and our circumstances.

Below, you will find some examples of top contemporary Christian artists and their songs.

New Christian Songs

  • Because of Who You Are – Vicki Yohe
  • Made New – Lincoln Brewster
  • Oceans (When My Feet Fail) – Hillsong United
  • Cornerstone – Hillsong Worship
  • Your Love is Extravagant – Darrell Evans

Top 10 Christian Christian Praise and Worship Songs

  1. Bless the Lord – Matt Redman
  2. This is Amazing Grace – Phil Wickham
  3. Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) – Hillsong
  4. How Great is Our God – Chris Tomlin
  5. Our God – Chris Tomlin
  6. Cornerstone – Hillsong
  7. One Thing Remains (Your Love Never Fails) – Jesus Culture
  8. Lord I Need You – Matt Maher
  9. Mighty to Save – Hillsong
  10. Forever Reign – Hillsong

Christian Music Videos

  1. Casting Crowns – Thrive
  2. Chris Tomlin – 10,000 Reasons
  3. MercyMe – Welcome to the New
  4. Hillsong – No Other Name
  5. Matt Redman – Unbroken Praise

When you sing a love song to God, it doesn’t matter if you can carry a tune or not.  He, the “Lover of Your Soul,” sees your song as a joyful noise to Him from your heart. Don’t worry about how it sounds to you. After all, to Him, your song is tops!  Even if it came out of nowhere. What matters the most is that it is from your innermost being. And, about how much you love Him too.

Music artists are encouraged to contact KNCB to find out how you can upload your praise and worship music on MP3. Contact us today! Be sure to register in the community as well.

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299Words and Quotes of Encouragement Scripture From the Bible

Quotes of Encouragement

Quotes of encouragement, scripture, or encouraging words inspire us all. Everyone needs a kind word from time to time. And, our friends and family members can be great inspirations. I have come across one encouraging quote in particular in the Holy Bible.

In Isaiah 41:10 it says “so do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your god. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous hand.

He is there for us always. Scripture tells us that our Father will never leave nor forsake us. Don’t worry, God is in control! Just believe and trust in Him. He is the creator of all things and although things may seem big to you, God can handle it.

We can count on the Lord because He is our source, our strength, and our provider. To put it another way, God’s mercy endures forever. God promises us certain things if we just believe and know that He is God. With this in mind, there are many Christian movies and Christian gospel songs that can inspire our faith and keep our focus on Him and not our trials.

Encouraging Quotes

1 John 5:14 And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.

He says that “no good thing will He withhold from them that love Him.” And how can you not love Him? All we have to do is ask. Prayer changes things. Furthermore, quotes of encouragement can minister to our youth and strengthen their walk with Jesus. The Lord’s Prayer acknowledges our Father and lets Him know that we trust in Him. Christ teaches us to be encouraged and be of good cheer.

John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

For a friend that is dealing with sickness in their body, there are many quotes of encouragement scriptures like:

Psalms 103: 2-4 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, forgives all our iniquities; who heals all our diseases; He Who redeems our life from destruction; who crowns us with loving kindness and tender mercies

Be Encouraged to Trust Him

To emphasize, when we belong to our Lord and Savior. According to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, there are certain benefits that belong to us. He was born and died for our sins. Jesus was raised again on the third day. He is the way, the truth, and the life. And by His stripes, we are already healed. Most of all, we just have to have faith in God. Just believe and know that He is our healer. Decree and declare what scripture has already told us.

If you would like to get to know Jesus, go to a quiet place in your home and confess your sins. Next, repeat the Sinner’s Prayer out loud and ask Jesus to come into your heart, confess that He is the son of the living God and that He is your Savior. Last but not least, begin your walk in life as you have never known before. Find a church home and let someone teach you in how to read the bible. Last but not least, be an inspiration to someone else. Offer a word of encouragement. We are all here to help spread the love of Jesus Christ. Be encouraged today my friends.
Be blessed!

Testimony Time

I can personally testify that He has healed me in my body in an instant from a migraine headache, a UTI, and shoulder pain. Additionally, I was healed of degenerative bone disease in my hips and painful digestive issues which I dealt with for years. As a result, I could not go for walks with my husband and the pain in my intestines was a constant battle. It did not seem to matter what I eliminated from my diet, the pain was always there. My healing for my hips happened during a bible study and the digestive issue simply went away without any doctor visits or medication. As a result, I have been healed, delivered, and set free from all pain.

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285Some of the Best Inspirational Christian Songs Online

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Did you know that some of the best inspiring words you can hear is through a song? Your favorite inspirational Christian songs could be just the right encouragement you need to get you through the day. They can help get you and your attitude in the right frame of mind.

Inspirational Christian Songs

Have you ever heard an inspirational song that contains a message? Did the words speak to you and your circumstances? Well, that’s because when gifted Christian songwriters are putting their words on the paper, they are not just words. They are pouring out their heart. Christian song writers are sometimes releasing a testimony through the words of their Christian songs. They are expressing their love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. How is faithful in every situation. Talented Christian music writers also write the lyrics to Christian movies written and produced for some great Christian entertainment.

Psalms 100:2 – Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.

When we exalt our Father in Heaven, we release what could be troubling us on the inside. We are depending on Him to “fix” whatever it is. There are several bible scriptures about our praise and worship and how God loves it. And, listening to some inspirational Christian songs always gets my heart right for prayer. Here are two great examples

Isaiah 25:1

“Lord, you are my God;
I will exalt you and praise your name,
for in perfect faithfulness
you have done wonderful things,
things planned long ago.”

Psalm 71:8

“My mouth is filled with your praise,
declaring your splendor all day long.”

Praise and Worship Songs

Here are just a few but some of my favorite inspirational songs that can be found online. I think these are some of the greatest praise and worship songs!

  • “More and More” by Israel Houghton – All of his songs are super great worship songs.
  • “Even So” by Terry Macalmon – Great music to usher in the Holy Spirit
  • “Christ is Enough” by Hillsong – what’s not to like about Hillsong
  • “Break Every Chain” by Marsha Cobbs – one of my favorite inspirational gospel songs

And these are just four of the hundreds of thousands of best inspirational Christian songs and Gospel songs available. There are so many great Christian recording artists out there.

Remember, start your day off by listening to an inspiring song that gives you a lift and makes you feel good. Find one that helps you get started in a positive way. Be a blessing to someone each day and smile!

So, now you know what I enjoy listening to. Let me know what your favorites are below in the comment box.

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