Africa

"From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my worshipers, the daughter of My dispersed ones, shall bring My offering" (Zephaniah 3:10).

Africa's story is one of convoluted tribal histories, foreign domination, independence and spirals of injustices. Most of the continent today is plagued with corruption and disease while its people eke out an existence. Even so, the Bible foretells a bright future for Africa—and the rest of the world.

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The Assembly Update on Nigeria and Ghana (Powerpoint)

The video version of this sermon can be seen at: http://spokanechurchmedia.com/MP4/s20190309TheAssembly.mp4 The word translated "Church" in the Bible (ekklesia) refers to the people, the assembly, not the building in which they meet. The Church is a spiritual organism, not a…
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Current Events & Trends: November/December 2017

An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the November/December 2017 issue of Beyond Today.
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God’s Coming Kingdom: An Investment in Mankind’s Future

After our recent move to live in Africa, I’ve come to see that at times the heart of a country’s problems lie in the hearts of its leaders. Yet a time is coming when leaders will not have corrupt hearts.
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As We Fast Together Today... and Africa Trip Report

We fast not to get our way. Rather, we fast to understand God's way to move us forward. At times God has spoken in a loud voice. At other times he speaks in a still small voice as He did…
Scarcity Drives Nigerian Gunmen to Murderous Raids on Local Villages
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Scarcity Drives Nigerian Gunmen to Murderous Raids on Local Villages

God's Jewels: Diamonds in the Rough
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God's Jewels: Diamonds in the Rough

Changing from carbon to a diamond is God’s plan for us.
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A Special Lamb

How does God see you? As a sheep, or a goat?
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Tragedy from Corruption & Triumph from Sacrifice

God notices how we handle tempting situations
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Bus for Zambian Brethren

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Where Does Africa Fit in Bible Prophecy?

Is Africa under a curse? How will end-time prophecies affect the peoples of Africa?
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World News and Trends: Decline of democracy presages the coming of a world dictator

Democracy isn't really working well in the developing world.
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World News and Trends: Pirates plague the Horn of Africa

Pirates threaten the safety of merchant ships traveling along the Eastern border of Africa.
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In Brief... World News Review: Does Anyone Care?

In western Sudan the Arab-dominated government is trying to purge the Darfur region of black Africans.
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In Brief... World News Review: Southern Africa in Water Crisis

Africans are again among the world's citizens suffering more than most.
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Democracy Is More Than a Word

President George W. Bush recently declared America's commitment to democracy in the Middle East. But democracy in this and other regions of the world has not had much success. There are good reasons for this failure.
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In Brief... World News Review: "Disease of Mass Destruction"

"In two short decades HIV/AIDS has tragically become the premier disease of mass destruction," said Dr. Jack Chow of the World Health Organization
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In Brief...World News Review: Famine Stalks Africa

The black horse of Revelation already riding in Africa.
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In Brief World News Review Zimbabwe a Crisis Torn Country

Zimbabwe, a once prosperous African nation, is seriously short of food.
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In Brief... World News Review: Africa's Catholics in Row Over Sacrifices

Animal sacrifice in some African Catholic churches.
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10 Million Orphans an AIDS Holocaust in Africa

AIDS has taken a horrible toll in Africa. And the plague is far from over. If not conquered, it will take an increasing toll around the world. What will stop this horror?
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