10 Questions to Ask if the Enemy is Working in Your Life
We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers (Eph. 6:12). We know that truth, but we don’t always recognize the subtle attacks of the enemy.
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11/19/15 Isn’t This The Man?
READING: Acts 9-10 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Everyone told me he would never come to church. In fact, they said every other preacher and evangelist who had…
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7 Concerns for Young Churches and their Leaders
I love church planters, and I believe in church planting. So, I write these words not to condemn, but to challenge
Read More11/18/15 Brothers and fathers, listen…
READING: Acts 7-8 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: The religious leaders of Stephen’s day were so concerned about his doing signs and wonders in Jerusalem that they falsely accused…
Read More11/17/15 Boldness
READING: Acts 4-6 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Some days I wonder how much passion I really have for Jesus. Just when I think it’s strong, I read texts like some that I read today —…
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10 Problems with Sermon Illustrations
I once heard a professor say that a sermon illustration is “a window that lets the light in on the truth of the Word.” I like that picture (that is, an illustration itself . . .) to help me understand the importance of illustrating truths.
Read More11/16/15 Filled with the Spirit
READING: Acts 1-3 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Today begins our readings in the book of Acts, a book that focuses on the power of the Spirit. As I grew…
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A Personal Word to Fathers
The connection between a father and child is very special. Handle this privilege with care.
Read More11/15/15 Breakfast Time
READING: Luke 24, John 20-21 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Today’s reading brings to the end our reading of the four Gospels — and the focus is again…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Acts 4:31 “And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the…
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