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One of the major failures of the church is not a focus on building disciples but a focus on building members.

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Tony Evans
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: September 10
Pastor
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Baltimore
Maryland
Anthony Tyrone Evans
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If God can't get the attention of the church house, He's certainly not going to stop by the White House.
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A kingdom man is a man who visibly demonstrates the comprehensive rule of God underneath the Lordship of Jesus Christ in every area of his life.
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Paul, we are going to kill you. That is cool, then I will go to Christ. Ok Paul, we are going to let you live. That is great, then I can witness Christ. Ok, then we will torture you. That is fine, then I will receive a reward in Heaven one day.
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Revival is the return of God's manifest presence to His people for the purpose of them renewing their relationship with Him, with each other and for the good of the broader society. It is necessary because much of what God determines to do, or not do, in the world is determined by His relationship to His people.
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