I have been obsessed with the believer’s identity in Christ the last couple of weeks! First, I was just needing to encourage myself and remember who …

Jesus himself has called all of his followers to preach the Gospel to the whole world. Many churches today do not practice this like they …

America’s Greatest Need This morning I read the heartbreaking account of a Texas teen, Bridgett Frisbie, 17, murdered “execution style” by Alexander Olivieri, 19.* This …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

I would like to share some important things about the command of discipleship and why it is the only real option for you and your …

Top 14 Reasons People Hate Metro Praise: 14. A radical, contagious, uncompromising love for God and people.  All disciples are expected to Love God defined …

November 5th, 2011 marked my 16th spiritual anniversary in the Lord.  I will never forget what it felt like the day I first met Jesus …

I would like to share why Metro Praise International believes it is so important to have a strong church built on the two main church …

Wow, hard to believe such an icon as Steve Jobs would have to resign because he is sick.  I am definitly an Apple fan.  You …

If you haven’t heard, we at Metro Praise have started a website to join together soul winners in the city to help better our efforts …

I debated Nadir Ahmed last Sunday, Aug. 21st 2011, on the subject, “Who is Jesus?”  I will not go in depth to the debate and …

Many people think we as Christians should never say to someone, “You should not come to church.”  However, Paul in 1 Corinthians 5 actually teaches …

I have been motivated lately by my own personal tests in ministry to sincerely read the Scriptures and let them speak to me.  Thus, in …

I have been wanting to write something along these lines for awhile, but just have not had the chance lately.  I know some in my …

“Not again!”  I could not believe what I saw for the second day in a row, the plummeting of our cherished economy.  I am not …

Today, as I was enjoying some good Chicago pizza with an ole’ friend downtown- some things jumped into my mind. During our talk I was …