The Black Eye of the Southern Baptist Convention
My denomination is caught in a divisive moment at a critical time. In recent months scandals and controversies have swirled around certain pastors,…
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God’s Favorite Style of Church
Every Christian has their favorite style of church. We all tend to gravitate towards a type of church that meets our desired preferences.…
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The Gospel of Mark [Sermon Series Overview]
I chose to preach through the Gospel of Mark because of the book’s two main focuses: Christology Discipleship Our world is in need…
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Multiply Churches
The Multiply Initiative is our simple yet aggressive plan to multiply disciples. As we make disciples within our own church, our prayer is…
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Why Preach Through Mark?
I am preparing to preach through the Gospel of Mark at our church. As I prepared the series, it is going to take…
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Preaching Can Be Expository and Engaging
As hundreds of teenagers spilled into the auditorium, I was going through last-minute preparations to preach. As I went to get my microphone,…
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Multiply Yourself
The Multiply Initiative is our simple yet aggressive plan to multiply disciples. While we can multiply programs, events, services, and churches, the heart…
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Lamp to My Feet [And Not a Layout to My Future]
If a person believes in God, one of the most inevitable questions for him or her is: “What is God’s will for my…
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You Can’t Make It On Your Own [Spoken Word]
You can gather with other believers Every single chance you find You can walk through religious doors Every time they’re open wide You…
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Four-Types of Work-Related Exhaustion
Most people talk about their jobs relating to how tired they are. We almost wear busyness and stress as a badge of honor.…
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