4 Values for a Disciple-Making Church
Many churches claim that they value making disciples but rarely do we find members who can communicate what that means. What are some helpful values to direct this emphasis?…
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Natural Revelation
God has graciously revealed Himself to Mankind through His Creation and His Word. Natural Revelation is God’s attempt outside of Scripture to awaken our need for Him.…
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The Only Approval Required
When we live our lives for Jesus, He is the only affirmation we need to receive. If we can maintain the perspective that we live for an audience of one, we can seek to please Him in every aspect of our lives.…
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The Programmatic Early Church
Ministry often happens by unexpected opportunities, but they are often crafted and even encouraged by intentional gatherings. Programs aren’t evil. They are even somewhat necessary.…
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Reprioritizing Relationships
Once you are married, you must reprioritize every relationship in your life to be subordinate to the unique and exclusive relationship with your spouse. This shift doesn't mean that you end all other relationships, but you must reprioritize them.…
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Bible Reading Challenge
For all the failed attempts at reading God’s Word, you still have this nagging desire to know it better. Instead of wallowing in regret or focusing on failures, make a plan to go forward. You can read the Bible. You can know God better. …
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Jesus Never Ignored Monday’s Need to Prepare Sunday’s Sermon
Jesus never ignored Monday's need to prepare Sunday's sermon. Don't focus on future ministry so much that you miss the opportunities currently in front of you.…
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The Church That Won’t Stay Inside
1 Thessalonians 1:8-10 – If God is doing work inside a church, those who are outside should truly feel the effects of it. As we wait for the return of Christ, we should be the type of disciples unwilling to keep Kingdom activity within the walls of a church building.…
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You Will Figure Out What You Want to Figure Out
Following Jesus is full of numerous challenging endeavors that leave many people armed with fragile excuses. You will figure out what you want to figure out, so do you want to figure out how to follow Jesus or not?…
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The Most Important Place in the Bible to Study Regarding Marriage
Our world needs to know God's Word on marriage. If He created it, then surely He should have the right to define it. Out of all the places you can turn to discover God's heart regarding marriage, I believe this section is the most important place to study.…
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Bible Reading Basics
We all know the discouragement that comes when we attempt to read the Bible with great eagerness only to quit once a personal streak is broken. If we are going to be committed to knowing the God of the Bible, we must maintain our time in it.…
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Distinctive Discipleship
If every Christian is in a unique place surrounded by specific challenges, why do we think that a widespread approach will work for every single one of us? Let me help you design a personal plan for spiritual maturity.…
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