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Greetings fellow Steemians.
Welcome to Open Church
Open Church is an initiative by @majes, @nextgen622 and the Christian trail community on Steemit. It aims to be a place where Christians on Steemit can hang out, encourage and build up one another, and reflect the love of Christ. Steemit is not all about money, but it's also a community of real people with real needs. So let us be a community of brothers and sisters that can Truly support one another with our real lives. Hope we can put aside the money element of Steemit and enter into authentic fellowship with one another.
Each week we will be putting up a new post with a new topic or theme for discussion. But feel free to come here just to fellowship and be a blessing to one another. Whatever denominational background your from, or if you're just curious about the Christian faith, everyone is welcome.
So feel free to share a link to your favourite worship song, share a word of encouragement, a prayer request, or introduce yourself. But please do not promote any posts here, or get into any arguments here.
“That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.” - 1 John 1:3
Anyone want to kick us off with a song of praise?
Be Blessed.
I heard the Christafari version of Oceans first, but in case you haven't, here it is.
Also, this one by Keith Green is incredibly humbling and honest in my opinion. Enjoy it.
Keith Green was/is special, only the Lord knows why He took him Home so early. Oh Lord You're Beautiful is prob my favorite of his:
I think that my top three Keith Green songs would be Asleep in the Light, There is a Redeemer, and the one I shared the video to. A lot of great options though, for sure!
Def..
My favorite
O yes, Oceans is one of my favorites too. For anyone who hasn't heard the Hillsong version, here it is.
These parts of the lyrics speak to me most: I want to take your word and shine it all around but help me just to live it Lord. When I am doing well, help me to never seek a crown for my reward is giving glory to you.
Thanks for sharing. Beautiful harmony. :)
Amen and Glory to God! This place will be like a haven of rest for all of us. Finally there's a room for us to gather, pray and worship God all together. Please pray our church in the Philippines for God to continuously use Jesus the Hope of All People Church to reach more souls for Him. Thanks and God bless us All!
The words of that hymn are so powerful!
This song has a lot of meaning to me...I'm sure it'll be a blessing.
Great idea, I am excited to see our community growing here.
To God be the Glory...
Amen
I hope no one attacks me here for listening to Bethel! If you don't approve of them, please keep it to yourself!!! If you do, ENJOY! :] This one is specifically for anyone who's going through cancer! <3
Thanks for sharing mate. No one's going to attack you here. We're all here to worship Jesus and encourage one another. :)
Luv Bethel worship, always go so deep into God..
This is a great idea!
Perfect songs to listen to first thing in the morning.
Good choice!
I'd never heard this before. I love hearing psalms sung.
Me too steemtruth, The book of Psalms is one of my favorites because David really shares his heart. It's great hearing it in music.
Thanks for sharing. And here's a favorite of mine.
Oh mannn! I love this one! Have you listened to this cover? I like this cover more than the link you've shared! I was introduced to this song through this cover. Maybe that's why!
O yes, I heard this one just recently. Love it! Hearing praise music sung and recorded live is often more powerful. You can feel the power of the words as she sings it. These lyrics touched me deeply when I first heard them.
Great lyrics! :]
Oh! How I love this. I'll happily fellowship with you. Thanks @majes and @nextgen622.
Welcome. Glad you could join and fellowship with us. :)
Great idea! Thanks for kicking this off and may God bless this new community!
This is a wonderful initiative. Praise God! I cannot listen to the videos in the day time due to data constrictions. but I can after 12pm at night.
As this is called open church. I thought that a little bible study would be good
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The Church is the Called Out Body
The word "church" is translated from the Greek work ekklesia, denoting a called out body of people.
God calls us out of the world of sin through the gospel (2 Th. 1:14). The church is composed of people who respond to God's call.
The word church is used in two ways. "Church" can be used in reference to all Christians, or a specific congregation. Jesus uses "church" both ways:
In Matt. 16:18, Jesus promises to build His church, speaking of Christians everywhere who would respond to the gospel call.
In Matt. 18:17, Jesus uses the word "church" regarding Christians in a local congregation.
http://www.biblestudyguide.org/articles/church/church-what-is-the-church.htm
Share with us what is your opinion?
I think everything you said is spot on. A building is simply the gathering place for the "called out ones".
Agree!
thank you @wilx, blessings!
We should keep this thread going. It's so nice listening to all of these great songs.
Here is one that I really like. It's a little commercialized, but this little boy can sing.
Yes indeed. I was playing some of the songs on this thread to my son this morning. :)
Another one I heard recently that I love.
Luv this one, has been my favorite song for the past year. Here's my favorite version as it extends out:
This is one of our Favorites from Jimmy Swaggart its called
"He Washed my Eyes with Tears"
Enjoy!
Swaggart is a great worshipper of God, he who is forgiven much loves much (who is without sin).
This is interesting. I am still trying to fully understand the ins and outs of Steemit but it's been good so far. You, christian-trail, have been surprisingly accepting and kind - That is rare and I greatly appreciate that.
Most Christians and won't even consider me a Christian. There are some here who also feel this way, but this is the first forum of any kind where I have been treated fairly in this regard. Thank you.
I feel we all have a lot to learn, better to support one another than fight over petty things :-)
Welcome to Steemit, and the Christian-Trail !
On a side note, have only been able to get on Chat once since joined yesterday, I imagine others are having the same problem?
I tried too wilx, it must down. Welcome to steemit and the Christian-Trail.
Tnx, btw meant signed up for chat, not joined steemit yesterday. Blessings.
religion on steemit?
Sure, why not. :) Welcome to our Open Church. Btw, Christianity in its true sense is not a religion, it's all about life, life through the resurrected Jesus.
Did not mean to offend anyone :) I'm fine with Christianity . I was just surprised to find Christian content on steemit :)
Steem on!
Best
Alex
No problem. No offense taken. That's totally fine. Thanks for leaving a comment. You're welcome to stop by whenever you feel like it. There's actually quite a substantial Christian community here and many of the top authors are Christians. :)
Yes, it's about the relationship we have with Christ. :-)
Steemit is about communities, anyone is free to post what they want as long as it falls within legal grounds. Like in any other social platform, one does not have to click or participate on anything that they don't want too :)
Love this simple love song to Jesus:
This is awesome.
Gud to be a Christian
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Blessings brother. What is the link to the Open Church community?
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