Revival for Revolution
Today in the U.S. and around the world we can clearly see the signs pointing to Christ’s imminent return, Matthew 24:1-35. Consequently, Jesus called us to be the light of the world, a city on a hill, and the salt of the earth until the very end of the age, Matthew 5:13-16. We as His…
Read MoreEncourage Yourself in God’s Word
I was encouraging a friend the other day and was reminded of this confession of faith that I had wrote for myself during a challenging time in my life around 2005. I felt now was a good time to share it because others may feel like they are alone and don’t always have someone around…
Read MoreThe Happy Backslider
As a pastor who enjoys staying in touch with people through Facebook it is always sad to see backsliders living their lives without God. However, I’ve noticed that the ones that grieve me the most are not those who seem to be in a “struggle” because I know they usually will come back to God…
Read MoreDiscipleship Assessments
Below are the slides and printouts used for the assessment portion of the book, “Discipleship Based Churches,” by Joe Wyrostek. Please feel free to use the copyrighted materials in any waythat is beneficial for your ministry as long as they are not (a) plagiarized or (b) sold without notifying MPI Publishing for permission. For more…
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 MoreFive Things Pastors of Growing Churches Always Say
To grow a church takes talent and creativity- any pastor of a growing church will tell you that. However, when it comes to sharing with other pastors how our churches are doing we sometimes lack creativity and all tend to say the same things. The funny part about it is- we all think we’re the…
Read MoreDay 1 | Heroes of the Faith
Hebrews 12:1, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” The Bible is full of inspiring stories about ordinary people that did extraordinary things because…
Read MoreDay 2 | By Faith Abel Gave God His Best
Hebrews 11:4, “By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead.” Most people know the story of Cain and Abel; however, the only part some know is just…
Read MoreDay 3 | By Faith Enoch Pleased God
Hebrews 11:5, “By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.” Enoch, which means “dedicated,” was a very mysterious person in the Bible. His entire…
Read MoreDay 4 | By Faith Noah Was Obedient
Hebrews 11:7, “By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith.” Noah is one of the most famous people in the entire Bible. Most people…
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