Organic & Organized Local Missions
Some churches pit organic and organized evangelistic efforts against each other. Both are important. You want the natural relational evangelism to take place, but churches would benefit by creating organized efforts too.…
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How to Write Yourself Clear
Sometimes my mind is like a nonstop whirlwind of audacious ideas, nagging reminders, and unfortunate regrets. While my brain is on overdrive of varying thoughts, I lack clarity on what it is exactly that I need to do and am unsure of what to do next.…
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Eliminating Newlywed Debt
Nothing can bring strain to a newly married couple like debt. Do what you can to reduce debt together and enjoy the freedom you were meant to experience.…
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Suffering Is Necessary for Sanctification
No one seeks to experience suffering, yet many of us could testify that it was necessary for our personal sanctification. As we struggle through life, we see that the trials we experience drive us to need spiritual growth.…
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The God Who Draws Us Near
Exodus 24:1-18 – God has proven to desire a close relationship with His people, no matter how far we stray. In this sermon, from Ridgeways Baptist Church in Nairobi, Kenya, discover how God is pulling up a chair for you.…
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What If You Actually Believed That God Wants to Use You?
Christians say that God desires to use us, but we each struggle with the believability of such a claim. Your life would radically transform if you bought the fact that God wants you as His ambassador.…
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How to Make a Big Project Manageable
If you undertake a massive project, you must create some reasonable steps along the way. If you don’t, you will get overwhelmed with the immensity and never make any progress.…
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Family Ministry Rules & Responses
How should church leaders and ministry volunteers interact with misbehaving children and questioning parents? You're not helping anyone if you don't address the issues, but there are wiser ways to do so.…
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Methods of Evangelism, Part 3
We can only know which method of sharing the gospel is most comfortable to us by practice and repetition. Once we have a preferred method, we can start to learn the best way to call for a response. …
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Giving Out from What You’ve Been Given
Exodus 25:1-9 – God instructed the people to give in specific ways to create a place to meet with Him. The offerings of these formerly enslaved people are much like ours – given from the overflow of God’s provision.…
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What Does the Bible Say About Gossipers?
We belittle gossip too much. Running your mouth hurts others, offends God, and damages yourself. …
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How to Plan a Year’s Worth of Sermons
Jesus taught that before you build a tower or wage a war, you better count the cost. When it comes to tackling a major project, like planning sermon series one year at a time, you have to put together a plan that is workable and scalable.…
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