I led a Bible study during the lunch hour with office and blue-collar workers at a manufacturing firm. We studied Old Testament covenants and how Christ fulfilled them in Matthew. Management decided the office staff and production workers should have separate lunch breaks at different times. I asked Joe, a friend from church, “How would…
Here is the process of victory for those who share the gospel of the kingdom in the world: 1. Recognize how Satan destroys unbelievers2. Know that people refuse repentance even after a third of mankind killed3. Meditate on God’s word4. Recognize God’s control to protect and empower to witnesses to perform miracles and share testimonies5. Worship God…
How are you inspired to preach the gospel of the kingdom? Rev. 6-8 explains the need to prepare for end time events knowing Satan’s plan, recognize God’s sovereignty in death and martyr of believers, expect cosmic disruption, embrace Christ as shepherd, let devastating events lead you to fervent prayer and recognize God’s judgment in disrupting…
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…
What can you do when families, churches and cities are breaking apart? It begins with mourning over your situation. Mourn until you love your family, church and city like a nursing child does with his mother. Remember that God continually reveals Himself even when you are pursuing your own thing. Pursue the cultural mandate in…
A tipping point is a culmination of a build-up of small changes that effects a big change. Malcolm Gladwell popularized the concept in his book, “The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference,” showing examples of technologies, procedures, services or philosophies reaching critical mass and becoming mainstream. In New York City, for example,…
Each of us face constant bombardment of messages and information from friends, family, work, media, internet, etc. How does a person stay sane and in their right mind? Let’s journey with Jesus in learning how to move from temptation to transforming lives. The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness for 40 days and was…
Life is hard. People seek many things to overcome its hardships so they feel in control. For some, pleasure provides that instant relief from pain. Others search for that perfect relationship to satisfy that longing for intimacy. We all know people who pursue accomplishments in the workplace or even volunteer activities for meaning in life….
Why does it seem hard to live a good life? We experience fear, shame and then try to control others. A prior blog encouraged us to repent of our sin, but even that seems difficult. We know what we are supposed to do, be we just can’t get the motivation or power to do it. What…