Life Lessons
Spiritual Growth Based in Entire Sanctification
Read in PDF Spiritual growth is the Spirit-led process of a disciple maturing in three ways. He begins to know God on an intimate level; he gains wisdom and insight about his personal identity; and, he understands God’s will for his life. The result of this growth is a transformation of his mind and behavior…
Read MoreJesus is the Answer
Note: This was a sermon preached in the class, “Preaching & Culture,” in the doctoral program aimed towards “non-believers.” Modern man living in the U.S. has found himself in a situation where he has: More technology, yet less free time More social media, yet less real relationships More churches to choose from, yet is going to church…
Read MoreMisery Loves Company, but Jesus Loves You More!
Recently Lauren Scienski, the pastoral elder over the single moms life group, wrote a compelling post on Facebook that got a great response. After reading it, I felt led to write a follow up comment to expand on her idea in the realm of my pastoral experience. I have reposted it here for future reference…
Read MoreEveryone is on a Journey
Some are on the journey of “self” where life is all about one’s own family, goals, and accomplishments. This journey ends in “self destruction” because self fails to keep any of those things (no matter how noble they are) after death. Others are on a journey of “religion” where they try do more and more religious…
Read MoreFriendship: Stars & Scars
True friends are those who celebrate your stars and walk with you through your scars. Stars are those highlights in your life like when a teacher put a sticker next to your name. Scars are those times when you are either tested or tempted and need to learn from your hardships & mistakes. Some people…
Read MoreLoving People Isn’t Always Easy… But It’s Always Worth It!
Loving people can often times be easier said then done. We all have our own areas we can grow in but sometimes you may run into people who refuse to acknowledge their real issues and they may frustrate your passion for discipleship. So for those who have desired to love people by making disciples and…
Read MoreI Am Not Ashamed
I wanted to openly and boldly set the record straight about what kind of preacher I am. I am a health and wealth, word of faith, name it and claim it, prosperity preacher! Why? Because that is what Jesus was. He was not a sickness and debt, word of unbelief, doubt it and lose it,…
Read MoreFreedom Is Now!
Why put off for tomorrow what can be done today? If you know the good that you ought to be doing and are not doing it- stop wasting time and just do it today! Today can be the first day of a “new beginning” in your life! All your bad habits in life started in…
Read MoreFor the Glory of God Alone!
I really felt inspired to write this blog after seeing so much hype and self-promotion as of late in Christian circles on Facebook and the like. Many of the posts and comments come across like, “Watch our church baptism video- its so awesome what we did. We had shirts made, rented a blow up house…
Read MoreSeven Life Lessons
From time to time I love to journal and reflect upon that which I’ve learn both in every day life and ministry. I pray these simple life lessons from this current season of my life will encourage you in your walk with God! Seven Life Lessons: “Feelings” may be true- but they also can be…
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