Every Church for Every Nation
We cannot miss this as a church in the business of all the ministry activities we do. The risen Christ implied the need for the mission to all nations.
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The Critical Moment of Being Christ-Centered
We are to give Jesus our top priority. I don’t want to ever miss that as a Christian.
The Need for Better Evangelism and More Baptism
As a pastor, my prayer and desire are to see that as leaders we will create a system from national, state, local, and church to work together to build leaders to see greater number of evangelism and baptism.
Why Do Christians Celebrate Easter Every Year?
Easter all took place in the city of Jerusalem about 2,000 years ago. Yet, this truth is for all of us as well.
Oxymoron of a Bitter Unforgiving Christian
One of the greatest sins in the church may be a lack of forgiveness, which stems from pride, and it stems from not preaching the gospel to ourselves.
The Role of the Husband in Biblical Marriage
Understanding and knowing the biblical prescribed marriage is not only for the deep theologians who can distinguish the differentiation.
Christ the Incarnate Deity
Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12). He came as a mild babe in the manger (Incarnation).
10 Lessons I’ve Learned as a New Pastor
A strong courageous leader must learn to overcome past mistakes and failures in Christ.
6 Reasons to Give Thanks Even in Trials
Thanksgiving to God is fundamental to a believer’s life for it is the only means of communicating with God which is inclusive of praise, prayer, and proclamation of God’s sacrificial death on the cross.
The Irresistible, Sovereign, Relentless Grace of God
There’s nothing that will save us from such eternal punishment except a saving faith in Christ by the grace of Almighty.
Doctrine of God’s Effectual Call
Salvation is the mysterious working of the Triune God as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit call upon all people to repent.
6 Ways God’s Grace Transforms One’s Life
How can we withstand the attacks of the enemy for such a time as this? How can we go forward with this as we are being sanctified in the image of Christ?
Episode 25: Struggles of Reaching the Next Generation
Is your church or ministry struggling to reach the next generation?
Can We Love Without Being Vulnerable?
Just recently, I was told by one of our core leaders in the church that I couldn’t be vulnerable and share about my past as it would get people worried that their leader didn’t “have his life together”.
God Isn’t Done With Your Story Yet
Somewhere deep inside, there was a part of me that longed to know that there was more to life than the hard, angry world that surrounded me.
7 Ways to Pray for Church Leaders
The last year or so has perhaps been the most disruptive and draining time for any church leader. This perhaps is not only for pastors or church leaders but was the most difficult year to survive navigating through making very difficult decisions.
Church Leadership: Prideful Pastor Versus Christ-filled Pastor
The shepherd leaders’ job is as John Calvin said it well, “The pastor ought to have two voices: one, for gathering the sheep; and another, for warding off and driving away wolves and thieves. The Scripture supplies him with the means of doing both.”
The Cross Changes Everything
Since the fall of man in the Garden of Eden, we have needed the rescuing hand of God to deliver us from evil and sin. God’s love for us was ultimately displayed when he sent Jesus Christ to die for us on the cross, only to rise from the dead so that we may be saved.
Episode 23: Destructive Nature of Private Sin
Dietrich Bonhoeffer puts it this way in his book Life Together, “Those who remain alone with their evil are left utterly alone.”
The Story Behind, “Silent Night”
“Silent Night” even came to the attention of the king and queen, and the Strasser children were asked to give a royal performance, assuring the carol’s fame.
6 Reasons Why Baptism Truly Matters
Baptism is a wonderful and easy way to remember the outline for a powerful new life that Christ has for us. How are we supposed to live for Christ day by day? How can we break sin habits? How can we put the past behind us and live a new life?
Episode 21: Five Reasons Why God Makes Us Wait
Do you ever wonder why God makes us wait on certain things? Whether good or bad? Why does God do that? Here are five points we lay out as we converse on waiting on the LORD.
The Question of God’s Existence in the Practice of Apologetics
People from all walks of life will often ask one or more of the following metaphysical questions: Why should I believe the Bible? Is there salvation outside of Christianity? How do we know that God exists? Given evil, how can one justify God?
Episode 19: Things I Wished I’d Known Before Ministry
What were bits of information that would have been helpful to known before entering into ministry? Here are five things that bible college/seminary did not teach us but has been helpful knowing serving in the local church.