Billy Sunday was known for his dynamic, boisterous, loud, and sometimes rough preaching. He held the attention of his audience and was possibly “entertaining” to listen to and watch when he was preaching. Even if your pastor or guest preacher is not “entertaining” that’s OK. Entertainment is not the goal – knowing God is.
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Draymond Was Right
Draymond was Right Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. Ephesians 3:7 After Golden State basketball superstar Kevin Durant was injured in the NBA Finals, fans in Toronto were cheering. Actually cheering. Their team had a betterContinue reading “Draymond Was Right”
Missions, Buildings, and Growth
Missions, Buildings, and Growth But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 Does our giving money to missions have a direct impact on the blessings of God on a local church? Does our involvement in missions have a impression on our own church growth?Continue reading “Missions, Buildings, and Growth”
Watch Your Treasure Pile Up
Watching Your Treasure Pile Up Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is,Continue reading “Watch Your Treasure Pile Up”
4 “Plans” for Avoiding Sin
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23 Everyone is tempted to sin. When our lust begins to control and consume us something is born called sin. James chapter 1 speaks much to this process of temptation becoming sin. While temptationContinue reading “4 “Plans” for Avoiding Sin”
Encourage Your Pastor
Encourage Your Pastor Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. 1 Timothy 5:17 Bishop, Elder, Pastor. Which one is the leader of your church? How about all three? Recently, as Dr Jeff Amsbaugh was preaching to our regional pastor fellowship inContinue reading “Encourage Your Pastor”
Fellow Servants in the Church
Fellow Servants in the Church But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. Acts 6:4 There is much to do in ministry. Preach, teach, pray, plan, promote, organize, visit, encourage, make phone calls, send texts and emails, administrate, design, print, clean, build, repair, record radio, post messages andContinue reading “Fellow Servants in the Church”
Seasons of Change
Seasons of Change The leaves are falling. Soon the snow will be flying. Before long, the grass will shove through the earth and the flowers will blossom. The heat of summer will emerge, and the fall will be here before we know it. Seasons make the year interesting. Just as with the seasons and naturalContinue reading “Seasons of Change”
A Call to Ministry is a Big Deal
A Call to Ministry is a Big Deal “So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon him. And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, andContinue reading “A Call to Ministry is a Big Deal”
How to Stay in the Same Church for 30 Years
How to Stay in the Same Church for 30 Years “Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Ephesians 3:21 Dorsey and Barbara. Loren and Tammy. Doug and Debbie. Glen and Norene. Ray and Nancy. I have been blessed to witness many individuals and couples remainContinue reading “How to Stay in the Same Church for 30 Years”
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