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\nStreaming is the ability to upload and receive video and audio over a computer device. Fifteen years ago, streaming was not widely available. Today, almost everyone streams. Thom and Sam discuss what this next phase of the digital revolution means for preaching in churches.
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\n \tMore people have access to the best preaching. Comparisons are unfair but inevitable.
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\n \tGetting caught for plagiarism is more likely than ever.
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\n \tPre-produced services are a good option, but most live stream their services.
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\n \tThe audience is still the local church, but most pastors have an awareness the world could tune into what they say.
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\n \tControversial and offensive statements now live forever.
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\n \tYour online presence is the new first impression for guests.
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\nResources:
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\n \tLogos.com/churchanswers
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\n \tLive Your Truth and Other Lies by Alisa Childers
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\n \tTyndale House Publishers
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\n \tChurch Growth Services\u2019 Grow Generosity Academy
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\n \t\u201cOpening the front door: Worship and church growth\u201d by James Emery White
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\n \tChurch Answers Bookstore
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\nAlisa Childers, bestselling author of Another Gospel? helps you examine modern lies that are disguised as truths in today\u2019s culture in her new book, Live Your Truth and Other Lies.
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\nEveryday messages of peace, fulfillment, and empowerment swirl around social media. On the surface, they seem like sentiments of freedom and hope, but in reality they are deeply deceptive.
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\nThe best lies are the ones that sounds the most beautiful, like
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\n \t* Live your truth
\n \t* You are enough
\n \t* God just wants you to be happy
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\nThis is a book about planting our feet on the bedrock of God\u2019s truth\u2026truth that doesn\u2019t evolve with cultural trends.
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\nLive Your Truth and Other Lies is available October 18th and is a much-needed book in today\u2019s culture.
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