Prayer Walk
As I was spending time walking and praying tonight I really felt God press this question on my heart, “Is what you’re living for worth Christ dying for?” Ofcourse, I’ve answered this question what seems like a 100x in the past- but each time God asks me to do a “self-examination” of my life I…
Read MoreWhat Do Your Kids Do For Jesus During the Week?
Every school year as a pastor I am heart broken by what good godly parents must endure when it comes to their children’s public school education (my oldest will be starting next year, so pray for me too!) Parents share with me the pain of having to watch their kids deal with negative peer pressure (cursing,…
Read MoreDay 20 | Signs That Follow the Gospel
Mark 16:17, “And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues…” When God choose Moses to be His representative He gave him miraculous signs to verify the message, Exodus 4:1-9. The same is true when Jesus in the above passage spoke to…
Read MoreDay 21 | The Role of the Evangelist in Preaching the Gospel
Ephesians 4:11-12, “11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Jesus gave the five-fold ministry gifts to the church when the Holy Spirit was poured out on the Day…
Read MoreDay 22 | The Role of the Preacher in Preaching the Gospel
Romans 10:15, “And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” The role of the preacher is to be called, filled with the Holy Spirit, trained, and sent out. All disciples are to be gospel preachers, thus, all disciples are…
Read MoreWhat We Preach Parts 1 & 2
Mark 3:14-15, “14 He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach 15 and to have authority to drive out demons.” Review The Gospel: The Greek word for “gospel” in the New Testament is, “euaggelion,” (pronounced “e-van-gel-ion”) which simply means, “good news.” Thus, the gospel is the “good news…
Read MoreDay 23 | The Role of Prayer in Preaching the Gospel
1 Timothy 2:1, “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people.” Prayer has preceded every great move of God in history and in modern times. From the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost to the modern day revivals sweeping across the nations of China, South…
Read MoreFear God, Not Man
The biggest reason why people don’t evangelize is because of FEAR. Thus, you can either FEAR what man will say and do to you in this life. Or you can FEAR God and what He will say and do to you for eternity. Fear God and nothing else! Read what Jesus told His disciples before he sent…
Read MoreDay 24 | The Role of the Word of God in Preaching the Gospel
2 Timothy 2:2, “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage— with great patience and careful instruction.” According to Paul in the above passage the Word of God has three main functions in preaching the gospel, to (1) correct, (2) rebuke, and (3) encourage. I also believe that…
Read MoreDay 25 | The Role of the Holy Spirit in Preaching the Gospel
Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” The Holy Spirit has two main roles in preaching the gospel. First, the Holy Spirit fills and empowers the disciple…
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