If you want a church to grow biblically, you must focus on evangelism. Much of what happens in churches can be attributed to transfer growth vs. conversion growth. Evangelism can catch fire in a church when everyone assumes the responsibility to grow in the gospel. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord …
Biblical Blueprint Teach Your Children Diligently (Deut. 6:4-9) The Problem While the church provides important spiritual environments, the most critical spiritual environment is the one in which you live. You are called to be the primary evangelists and disciple-makers of your family. “Do as I say and not as I do” will not work in discipleship. …
God has a plan for your home. In May 2017, I will preach a sermon series at Rocky Creek entitled “Biblical Blueprint.” It’s all about family discipleship. While this topic started as a doctoral project, it quickly became a ministry centerpiece. I have had more opportunities to preach on this topic than any other. The …
Many churches talk about discipleship. Many Christians say that discipleship is important. If discipleship is so important, why aren’t we doing it? While there are many reasons why discipleship doesn’t happen in our churches, here are 5 hindrances to why it may not be happening in yours. Authority – If Scripture isn’t your source of authority, …
Scripture commands believers to meet together (Heb 10:24-25) for mutual edification. Regardless of what you call the group, meeting together with a group of believers smaller than what you probably experience in church worship is essential for growth. In order to have successful groups, your group must focus on having the right elements: THE RIGHT LEADER. …
Before you teach your children how to live for the Lord, have you taught them how to love the things of the Lord? Enjoy this video? Check out the growing collection of Family Alter videos!
Christians love talking about the day when we met Jesus or when we will see Jesus, but what about every other day when we are supposed to become like Jesus? Let me give you 3 theological terms that you need to learn: Justification – the declaration of holiness Sanctification – the process of holiness Glorification …
As of late, I have talked with a lot of people who have a whole lot of intention to follow Jesus, but they simply keep getting tripped up along the way. I hate to see someone who truly wants to change, but they can’t seem to get over making the same mistakes over and over …
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 is a day I will remember. It was the day when Jesus saved my son. God would have his son to die in order that mine might live. There are no words to express my gratitude. I have tried this week but have failed miserably. I do want to share with you …
[Post from Discipleship Pastor Dick Williams] Growing up in a Christian home in a small, rural town in the south during the 1960’s-70’s, with WWII generation parents led to a lifestyle filled with many routine practices. These practices provided much stability, for which I am grateful. One such practice was a daily family meal around …
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