The Difference Between Dangerous Wolves and Misguided Sheep
How can you determine the difference between what Jesus would call a sheep and a wolf in a church? One hurts themselves; the other intends to endanger others.…
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Parables [Series Overview]
Parables were Jesus' Kingdom truths contained in memorable stories. His paradigm-shifting call within them is just as radical for us today. As we study these stories, they are guaranteed to alter our own.…
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Sermon Series Cannot Fix All Discipleship Problems
When we often see dangerous trends within our churches, we plan a sermon series to address them hoping that a six-week emphasis will do the trick. But what if people actually need more than that?…
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God Doesn’t Need You
The universe will continue the previously planned operational schedule with or without any of us. God doesn't need us, but He wants us.…
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God Hasn’t Given Up On You (And So Neither Have We)
As a church, we have a central belief about God and about you that changes everything we do. That rallying hope is that God hasn’t given up on you, and so neither have we.…
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Discipleship [Entrust Institute]
Discipleship and disciple-making are a vital part of the believer’s sanctification. Once an individual has repented of their sin and trusted Christ for salvation, the process of growing and becoming more like Jesus is paramount. …
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There Isn’t a Perfect Church Formula
We often look at the successes of other ministries and attempt to copy and paste it into our own contexts. God doesn't want you to replicate His work from another place; He has called your church to accomplish something specific.…
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Easter 2022 Baptism Recap
The Spirit worked among our church on Easter 2022, and we saw 30 people baptized that evening. He is still making all things new!…
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Coupled Companions
Your marriage needs healthy support around it in the form of consistent, Christlike friendships. If you want your marriage to strive, ensure that you have people around you who desire the same thing.…
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Fulfill a Passion vs. Fill a Position
Within the many volunteer needs a church has, it is easy to fill a generic position, but it is better to fulfill a specific passion. Our churches need people serving in areas for which God has equipped them.…
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Don’t Settle (When Considering a Spouse)
Many people have initial standards for dating and marriage, but when the candidate pool decreases, an urgency to find someone increases. Don't settle for less than God's best.…
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These Secondary Issues Are Hindering Your Primary Purpose
There are primary purposes in ministry which should be prioritized, but if the secondary issues are unaddressed, they will eventually cause you to neglect the most important ones. Make sure you address secondary issues so you can fulfill your primary purpose.…
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