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Church and Family Life - Audio Teachings by Dr. Malcolm Webber

These teachings were taught at Living Faith Fellowship from 1994 to 2008. Each teaching is 45 to 60+ minutes in length.

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1. Marriage:
   
   The Most Common Crime Of Marriage (CL65): ( Stream | Download )
   The most common crime in marriage is trying to change your spouse into the image of what you want him or her to be. This is not what God has called you to do. Your spouse probably does need to change, but that's the ministry of the Holy Spirit, not the Holy Spouse! (3/9/2008)
   
   How to Have a Blessed Marriage (CL56): ( Stream | Download )
   The key to a blessed marriage is the cross. When we embrace the cross, we will love and respect our spouses as God intended. If we do not embrace the cross we will continue in frustration and disappointment. (10/8/2006)
   



2. Fatherhood:
   
   Some Tensions in Fathering (CL55): ( Stream | Download )
   Deals with some of the common tensions in fathering: (1) provision without spoiling, (2) time spent providing for the family or time spent with the family, (3) action or reflection, (4) loving and accepting without being permissive, and (5) discipline without being angry or abusive. (6/18/2006)
   
   Serving Our Sons and Daughters (CL51): ( Stream | Download )
   God's desire for His children is that they excel in every way (John 14:12). To that end, Jesus came to the earth to serve us (Matt. 20:20-28). He was our example of true servant leaderhip and true spiritual fatherhood. The godly father (and mother) gives primary attention to the building of the next generation - in the home and in the church. (9/5/2005)
   



3. Youth:
   
   2007 ConneXions Graduation (CL60): ( Stream | Download )
   Testimonies of life change from ten participants in the 2007 ConneXions year at Living Faith. (6/10/2007)
   
   Youth's Opportunity, Challenges and Mandate (CL59): ( Stream | Download )
   Our young people can change the world; youth have changed the world in the past! But they must overcome serious challenges and respond to the divine mandate. (6/3/2007)
   



4. Church Life:
   
   Forgiveness: The Path Of Life (CL66): ( Stream | Download )
   Our forgiveness of others has its source in God's forgiveness of us. If God forgives us so wonderfully, how much more (since it's so much less) should we forgive each other - in marriage, in church life, in friendships, at the workplace? Forgiveness is the path of life - between you and God, between you and others.
   
   You Have Work To Do! (CL61): ( Stream | Download )
   The Body of Christ is built up as each part does its work. Are you completing the work God gave you to do, or have you let it slide because of the lies of the enemy, discouragement or distractions? It's time to get back to work! (9/2/2007)
   
   A Lamb for a House (CL58): ( Stream | Download )
   In the Western world, we think of salvation almost entirely in individualistic terms - that the individual, as one person totally distinct from everyone else, gets saved. Certainly as individuals we are each responsible for our own walk with God; nevertheless, there is also a strong sense of community and specifically of family in the Scriptures. When God made His covenant with men, He did not make it just with a particular individual, but He made it with that person and his family. (4/29/2007)
   
   Vision for 2007 - Living Faith (CL57): ( Stream | Download )
   Brief history of Living Faith Fellowship, along with an extensive discussion of the church's DNA, and vision for 2007 and beyond. (12/31/2006)
   
   Our Life Together (CL54): ( Stream | Download )
   Sunday morning meetings do not constitute the entirety of our life together! (10/2/2005)
   
   Recognizing the Body of the Lord (CL53): ( Stream | Download )
   Our life together is what constitutes true Christianity, and when we do not give proper attention to our life together we run into trouble. (9/18/2005)
   
   God's Purpose is the Building of His Church (CL52): ( Stream | Download )
   The New Testament does not affirm our individualistic approach to the Christian life. In our religious culture, the goal is individual maturity and one means to that end is church life. Biblically, however, the goal is church maturity and one means to that end is individual growth. Biblically, spiritual life and spiritual maturity are corporate experiences. Thus, Jesus' purpose is to build His church - to prepare His bride, to mature His body, to build His house - not just to have a relationship with individual Christians. This is the purpose of God and this is the work of God on the earth now - the building of His church. Our relationships are not secondary issues. Our life together is what constitutes true Christianity. (9/11/2005)
   
   The Power of Affirmation (CL39): ( Stream | Download )
   A simple but powerful revelation of the power you have to minister life and strength to your spiritual family around you. (3/30/2003)
   
   The Persecuted Church and Our Responsibilities to Them (CL29): ( Stream | Download )
   Around the world, many believers are suffering. What are our responsibilities to them? (11/12/2000)
   
   Insecure Leaders and the People Who Follow Them (CL28): ( Stream | Download )
   Without followers, there would be no abusive leaders! If you have ever been in a dysfunctional church, this teaching will set you free! See also Malcolm's book on abusive leadership. (11/5/2000)
   
   What Would You Do? (CL18): ( Stream | Download )
   What if you were called upon to suffer for Jesus, as many are?
   
   The Suffering Church (CL17): ( Stream | Download )
   A sober report on the suffering church around the world.