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Today on the Podcast we are talking about the 5 Mental Shifts. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy. Please like and follow.

Welcome back to season 5 of the Northside Life Podcast. Today we are looking back and celebrating all that God has done through Northside Church. Don't forget to like and leave a comment. Thanks for listening.

A couple of videos ago I did the topic of Church Membership. I looked at is it Scriptural to have membership in a local congregation based on a formal process which has at its core an individual (s) sign a document stating they adhere to the polity of that congregation and/or denomination.

What we found, by Scripture alone, is there is nowhere where a formal process is required or even necessary.  Indeed, the setting up of a formal process and declaration could and often does lead to hypocrisy. I, for one, have had this occur to me several times. As an evangelist called and appointed by GOD and confirmed by the unsolicited commissioning of the local church (Pastor, deacons by prayer and laying on of hands) I have had numerous times where churches will say they will pray for me but can’t support me because I don’t belong to their denomination. 

Well, the question could and should be asked, “why church then?” Why should we gather together as a “church” if membership is not a necessary issue? There are many reasons why. In this video I examine but a few. Yes - it is extremely important to gather together in a local congregation!!!!! Make no mistake, if you say you’re a follower of the LORD JESUS CHRIST and have no desire to be with other saints…there is a problem!

Join with me now as we examine why church.

A special shout out to a brother and sister in CHRIST who provided the new A/V equipment! The sound is amazing! I praise the LORD JESUS for putting in their hearts to minister to UCJ in this way! Praise the LORD JESUS!

Recently, I had a discussion with a brother regarding church membership. Before we ever began the discussion (he being for and I saying its not mandated by Scripture) I told him, “your going to say to me at some point something to the effect, ‘I see what your saying and your right, but that is just the way we do things.’” As we engaged further and we talked about what the Scriptures said he eventually said what I said he would say. 

There is absolutely nothing wrong with church membership, just like an altar call, unless it is used in an improper manner. From the time the LORD JESUS saved me until now, after examination of the Scriptures, I know that church membership is not Scriptural. It is something added on, perhaps with the best intentions (think of Adam telling Eve she can’t touch the tree) but not having the desired outcome - love in word and deed. 

If you go to thattheymayallbeone.org you can see about me and the testimony of the LORD JESUS saving me. This can give you a better insight of my perspective. This will also assist you in understanding the joys of uniting with a local Body and being subject to the governing elders. It will also highlight how this can be used to manipulate. 

I have referenced numerous Scriptures in this video. I won’t mention them here save for Galatians 2. Peter was confronted by Paul. Peter, though not a “member” of the church at Antioch was still subject to the elders there. This is the same person mentioned almost 60 more times than Paul is in the New Testament. 

This podcast is longer than many of the others, but I believe it is one of great importance if we are going to see the Western Church grow and walk in a manner worthy of the LORD’S calling and gospel. 

Grace and peace to all who are in CHRIST JESUS the LORD.

In an episode of The Cale Clarke Show, a question from Gary prompted an in-depth discussion about reincarnation and its place in Catholic doctrine. Gary's inquiry centered on whether the concept of reincarnation was once a part of Catholic belief and subsequently removed during the Council of Nicaea.

Cale Clarke, addressing the question, firmly stated that the Catholic Church has never taught reincarnation. He pointed out the misconception likely arose from misinformation about the Council of Nicaea. He delved into the concept of typology within the Christian context, emphasizing how events and figures in the Old Testament foreshadow and symbolize those in the New Testament, like Jesus Christ as the "new Adam."

Cale elaborated that Jesus being referred to as the new Adam in the New Testament signifies fulfillment and rectification of what the first Adam failed to achieve. This typology, he explained, does not imply reincarnation but rather signifies thematic and symbolic continuity in salvation history.

Addressing the second part of Gary's question, Cale dismissed the notion that the early Church endorsed reincarnation. He referenced various historical misunderstandings, including those propagated by actress Shirley MacLaine and other proponents of New Age beliefs. Cale clarified that these beliefs are based on misinterpretations and conflations of different historical events and councils, notably confusing the Council of Nicaea with the Second Council of Constantinople in 553 AD.

Further, he refuted the idea of reincarnation through the writings of early Church Fathers like Origen, Tertullian, and others. These figures, he noted, were explicitly critical of reincarnation, underscoring the Church's consistent stance against it. He emphasized that their writings align with the core Christian belief in the resurrection of the body, a fundamental doctrine incompatible with reincarnation.

Welcome back! Today we are talking about the Movement Fund and the excitement of what we hope to see the Lord do in the next 3 years. Thanks for listening!

Welcome back to the Northside Life Podcast. Today we are talking through different healthy tips that we can apply when using technology. We hope you enjoy.

Today on the Northside Life Podcast, we are going to be talking about how to live on mission. We hope you enjoy. If you like listening to these podcasts please leave us a review. 

Today on the podcast we are having a fun day talking about Dustin's Cigar List and the Jet Ski List. They are fun lists about things that are fun to do and things that are not. Thanks for joining us. 

Today on the podcast we are going to be talking about money and how we can become more disciplined with it. Please leave us a review and thanks for listening.

With the crew today, we are discussing things we are praying for in the life of our church family. We are so excited to see what God will do. Thanks for listening. 

Today on the Northside Life Podcast, we are talking about books we're reading. We hope that some of these that we talk about strike your interest. Thanks again for listening and please leave a review. 

In our podcast today, we will be walking through what a normal week at Northside looks like. Come along and learn about what we do. Thanks for listening and please leave a review. 

Pastor Mark teaches from Matthew 22:37-40 and 28: 19-20 about "Church: Passionately Pursuing Our Purpose." Part 1 of 2. Have you ever asked yourself, "What is my purpose in life?" "Why am I here?" We will look at how the Bible answers these questions both individually and congregationally.

Today on the Northside Life Podcast we are going to be discussing ways we can navigate conflict using the acronym PAUSE. We hope you enjoy. Please leave us a review and we will see you next time. 

Welcome to the Northside Life Podcast. Today we have some special guests with us; our very own Josiah and Grace. We will be discussing everything from their life and how they met all the way to worship. Thanks for listening. 

Welcome to the Northside Life Podcast. Today we have some special guests with us; our very own Blake and Jenna Brandenburg. We will be discussing everything from their first jobs, how they met, and what life looks like now. Thanks for listening. 

Welcome to season 4 of the Northside Life Podcast. We are so glad to be back together. Join us today as we talk through our Ministry Action plan as a church. We hope you enjoy.

For this episode, we take a look at the origin of Christianity, The Bible, and the man himself, Jesus Christ.

This one is full of info and some references to SCRIPTURE. Oh boy, it’s a good one! 

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The Lord commissioned me to get out of my comfort zone and go visit some megachurches. He called it a reconnaissance mission. In this episode I share my experience and the 3 words he gave me to describe the experience.  The three words can be applied to many of today's churches and church services.  Let me know what you think by posting a comment.  Happy Listenting.