As author John Piper once wrote, “We weren’t meant to be somebody – we were meant to know Somebody.”
While Christ was teaching the disciples, He taught them that success was a by-product of knowing and obeying Him. As proof, when they obeyed Jesus by cas
A friend in his 50s, John, wanted help in reaching people for Christ in his upper middle-class neighborhood. We asked people walking their dog or working outside how we could pray for them. They were hungry for relationship because of Covid-19.
Joe tells his friend Sam, “I’m tired of being cooped up at home. If I go out, how do I know if someone has the coronavirus or not? The experts say six feet might not be enough. What if someone sneezes and they aren’t wearing a mask?” “I agree, Joe.” Sam said, “It stresses me…
People are experiencing much loss since the coronavirus like jobs, health, finances, travel, school, and normal lifestyle choices. We see much uncertainty, fear, and anxiety since the coronavirus pandemic. Paul wrote in Philippians 3:7 that everything is
Gary Comer, author of Soul Whisperer: Why the Church Must Change the Way It Views Evangelism says spiritual influence doesn’t come by canned messaging of “telling the gospel.” We need practical dialogue skills on how to form authentic relationships. The
Those who serve the public like waitresses feel much stress and temptations. Taking time to relate has the potential to transform them in Christ. Let’s journey with Jesus to learn how to move from temptation to transformation in Christ.
I asked a church intern to go prayer knocking with me in a low-income area of Lincoln. At our third residence, my partner and I looked up and saw a guy smoking. Frank stared at us from the top floor of an apartment complex. We asked, “Would you like to he
Those who live by the Spirit in prayer, love, hospitality and spiritual gifts see God’s glory as they participate in Christ’s suffering. They are then equipped to shepherd His flock and receive the crown of life while experiencing exaltation, restoration and strengthening through humility and standing firm in the faith. Live in the Spirit By…
Because Jesus is heir of all things, Creator, radiance of God’s glory, sustainer, purifier of sin, sits on God’s righteous throne and defeated Satan’s power of death, all of creation can be subject to you (Heb. 1-3). You make creation subject to you by responding in faith to the gospel message, allowing God’s word judge…
In order to free those ensnared by Satan through selfishness, pleasure and religion, handle God’s word accurately, be empowered by the Holy Spirit and strong teamwork, preach the word in evangelism without shame, and equip faithful men in God’s word to do good works. Be Empowered By the Holy SpiritPaul, an apostle of Christ, wrote…
“The church is: a conspiracy of love for a dying world, a spy mission into enemy occupied territory ruled by the powers of evil; a prophet from God with the greatest news the world has ever heard, the most life changing and most revolutionary institution that has existed on earth” (Peter Kreeft). What are the…
The church at Thessalonica was a model church for us to follow. They shared the gospel everywhere; discipled others; helped people stand firm in the faith; pursued holiness, love and economic independence; encouraged one another because of Christ’s coming again; lived with faith, love and hope in Christ; and fostered holistic transformation. The benefits: served…