Why Sound Doctrine Is Important
Choosing the Right Foundation Perhaps you have heard the saying, “If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything.” This rings very true in our culture today. By the time most people reach college age they will have been exposed to many different opinions and worldviews. Internet, television, movies, music, school curriculum,…
Read MoreWhy Christians Don’t Evangelize (And the First Step Towards Change)
I want to introduce this lesson by giving the reader a “wake up call” with some hard-hitting facts concerning the state of churches in the US: 95% all of Christians have never won someone to the Lord! 80% of Christians never even share their faith! Only 2% of all Christians are active in evangelism ministries…
Read MorePassing the Torch!
I was listening to a message the other day and the preacher said a statement that I’ve heard many times before but this time it really sunk into my spirit. The statement was, “Leaders reproduce who they are, not just what they say.” The meaning of this simple statement is- we as leaders do not…
Read MoreLove = Keeping God’s Commands
I have been diving deep into the nature of the believer lately and understanding the righteousness of Christ in us. For many familiar with the subjects of salvation and sanctification know that the book of Romans gives the best foundation concerning: (1) Who man is without Christ, Romans 3:9-19 // A SINNER (2) Who man…
Read MoreWho Are You?
This past Sunday I preached a very practical message on practical Christian living called, “Your Identity in Christ.” The simple truth was, “when you are in Christ, your temporary circumstances do not determine your identity but rather the Word of God declares who are.” The best example I gave was when I was born to…
Read More"In This World, But Not Of It" — How Should Christians Get Along With Non-Christians?
If anyone claims to believe the Bible and follow Christ, I don’t believe there is any way around the requirement to pursue holiness. The Bible is very “black-and-white” that God’s people are to live morally pure lives and be devoted to God (see 2 Tim. 2:19)– that, to me, is holiness. However, I want to…
Read MoreHow Much Are The Nations Worth?
As I am preparing for my fourth annual trip to Southeast Asia, I am faced once again with the simple question, “How much are the nations worth to me?” From our first service until now, missions have always been apart of our church services both in giving and intercession. First, we supported Teisa Nicole and…
Read MoreThe Truth About Difficult Church People!
Funny, but true, over the last 10 days every one of the five pastors I spoke with all shared a concern about a difficult person in their church- and I would make six! Thus, I thought I would share some of my insight I have learned about “hard to handle” people in the church over…
Read MorePraying Five Minutes a Day for Five People!
As a disciple of Christ I love to pray for all kinds of things, however, the hardest and most rewarding time of prayer is taking time everyday to pray for the lost (also known as “intercession”). Here are some helpful points to become an effective intercession prayer warrior! Note: Click the verse’s link to read…
Read MoreTop Twelve Excuses Why Christians Don’t Go to Church!
After a full house and a well attended day at church this Sunday, I thought I would make a list of the main excuses I have heard over the years as to why Christians “do not” come to church. Thus, this is not meant to be a list for “non-believers” or “non-Christians.” However, my hope…
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