Resources to help you understand Scripture, grow in faithful habits, and discover more favorite passages.
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Mentoring Discipleship: From Information to Imitation
Hebrews 13:7-8 – If we simplify discipleship to mere information transfer, we miss much of what is necessary for transformation. We all need mentoring relationships worth imitating as we seek to follow Jesus.
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Sinners Welcomed
Sinners are welcomed at Jesus’ table and into God’s family. It doesn’t mean He provides a free pass to continue what took Him to the cross, but He doesn’t expect people to change before He loves them.
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The Three Things You Have to Do Today
People often miss the essentials due to distraction, laziness, or busyness. Don’t allow these mindsets to rob you of accomplishing great things with the time you have this very day.
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If Adam Never Ate
If Adam could have chosen obedience, I would have come after him and received Paradise’s eviction notice on behalf of all humanity. Instead of blaming others for the condition of this world (like Adam and Eve did), take responsibility for how your sin has caused chaos in your world.
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Creating a Discipleship Plan
Generalized approaches can never adequately address distinct disciples. We cannot depend upon widespread methods hoping to address the specific needs of everyone.
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Personal Growth: From Decisions to Disciples
Colossians 1:27-29 – We often minimize Christianity to a momentary decision, but if we are following Jesus, we should still be moving. A disciple of Jesus continues to pursue thorough spiritual maturity.
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Recommissioned
It is tragic yet common for Christians and churches to wander away from Jesus’ parting instructions. To make disciples of all nations, we must recommission ourselves to the Great Commission.
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5 Critical Values for a Church Staff
Your church’s health is not only significantly influenced by the maturity of its staff, but its effectiveness is primarily determined by the values that motivate them. Here are five values that can help ground your staff on biblical ministry as a church.
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How to Know If God Wants You Two Married
If you’ve been in a dating relationship for some time, you might consider if this path is leading toward marriage. While relational compatibility and others’ approval are helpful, you must determine if God thinks your relationship is worthwhile.
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Stop Lying in Church
It’s OK if everything isn’t OK in your life, but it’s not OK to deny it. If we are honest with other believers about our struggles, we can find the prayerful support we desperately need.
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Was God Confronting Egyptian Gods During the Plagues?
God brought ten plagues on Egypt to cause Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery. With each plague, He was also showing Himself superior to the counterfeit gods in whom the people trusted.
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You Are More Than Eyes Can See
We often look at people and judge them by external qualities that our observable to the human eye. While those elements are essential to consider, they do not define us.
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Get Back Up
All of us will stumble due to our decisions or others’ opposition, but how we respond speaks volumes. If you feel you have been knocked down, get back up again.
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Christians Should Be Different
Christianity is getting a bad reputation because too many disciples fail to show any distinguishing characteristics from the world. Jesus has saved us from sin but also to a new way of living.
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How Would People Describe You at Your Church?
All of us are known by our dominant traits – even among our churches. Have you ever considered what your habits tell others about your commitment to your church family?
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The Target on Your Worship Team’s Back
Your worship team is under spiritual attack. If your team doesn’t seem to be at war, it may be because the battle is already over.
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The Great Decommission
The job is incomplete when someone comes to faith in Christ. Discipleship – and not conversion – is the goal.
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No Storm Is a Match for Jesus
Jesus slept through the storms that terrified the disciples. No situation is so great that Jesus can’t handle it.
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The Kingdom of God Knows No Borders
Jesus taught parables to His disciples regarding how the Kingdom of God would grow. As His disciples, we should continue to do our part and watch God cause the growth.
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Why Some People Don’t Get It
Jesus told a parable of a sower which taught how different people will respond to the gospel message. As we share the gospel with others, we must be mindful of the reasons why some people don’t get it.
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When Your Family Hinders Your Discipleship
As Jesus’ influence increased, His family attempted to hinder His ministry. Jesus taught that sometimes doing the will of God will incur the opposition of your physical family and secure the support of your spiritual family.
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What’s the Unforgivable Sin?
Jesus taught that there is a specific sin that is unforgivable by God. What is that sin and how do we avoid it?
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The Mission [Fuge 2018 Louisville]
I had the privilege to serve as the camp pastor at the Fuge Camp at Southern Seminary in Louisville on July 9-13, 2018. Here is the outline of the sermons I preached. Pray these notes drive you to reflect on the truths of God’s Word as it propels us to His mission!
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The Disciple’s Job Description
As the crowds increased around Jesus, He intentionally drew closer to fewer people as He appointed twelve disciples to be His apostles. As Jesus called the original Twelve to specific tasks, He calls us to follow Him in the same way today.
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It’s Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing
Religious leaders opposed Jesus while He was doing good on the Sabbath day because it broke their manmade rules. The follower of Jesus must realize that it’s always the right time to do the right thing.
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The Mission [Fuge 2018 North Greenville]
I had the privilege to serve as the camp pastor at the Fuge Combo Camp at North Greenville University on June 25-30, 2018. Here is the outline of the sermons I preached. Pray these notes drive you to reflect on the truths of God’s Word as it propels us to His mission!
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Jesus Doesn’t Fit Into Your Box
The religious leaders of the day became increasingly frustrated because Jesus didn’t minister in the way they deemed appropriate. We must stop trying to fit Jesus into our religious boxes and realize that He came to do something new.