03/21/17 Another Heap of Stones
READING: Joshua 7-9, Luke 1:21-38 “They raised over him a great heap of stones that stands to this day.” Joshua 7:26 We’ve read about heaps…
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The Three Biggest Obstacles to Evangelistic Church Growth
For more than 20 years (since first working with Thom Rainer), I’ve studied churches that grow evangelistically. I long to see churches that reach non-believers and make genuine disciples who then reach others.
Read More03/20/17 Markers for the Nations
READING: Joshua 4-6, Luke 1:1-20 “So these stones shall become a memorial to the sons of Israel forever.” Joshua 4:7 “When your children ask, ‘What do…
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10 Reasons Pastors and Staff Have Conflict
Since the Garden of Eden, the enemy has tried to divide the people of God. It happens in marriages, families, churches . . ….
Read More03/19/17 Success
READING: Joshua 1-3, Mark 16 “You shall meditate on it day and night . . . .” Joshua 1:8 As an elementary school student, I…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Mark 16:6 “Do not be amazed; you are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who has been crucified. He has risen; He is not here; behold, here is the…
Read More03/18/17 Teaching as the Rain
READING: Deuteronomy 32-34, Mark 15:26-47 “Let my teaching drop as the rain, My speech distill as the dew.” Deuteronomy 32:2 I have been a pastor…
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10 Thoughts Church Leaders Should Think this Saturday
It’s Saturday, and gathering with the people of God is just around the corner. If you’re a church leader, here are some thoughts you…
Read More03/17/17 He Goes Ahead of Me
READING: Deuteronomy 30-31, Mark 15:1-25 “It is the Lord who goes before you.” Deuteronomy 31:8 Let me get straight to the point today. Over and over again,…
Read More03/16/17 Called by the Name of the Lord
READING: Deuteronomy 28-29, Mark 14:54-72 “And all the peoples of the earth shall see that you are called by the name of the Lord.” Deuteronomy 28:10 As I…
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