- 1. Spirit-Filled Pastor: What It Really Means to Be a Disciple of Christ
- ... er Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it" (Matt. 16:24-25). The cost of disci ...
- Created on 18 June 2021
- 2. Preachers, Don't Ignore This Ideal When Addressing a 'Different' Audience
- I was going to Italy to be the featured speaker for a pastors-and-wives retreat. Those attending are all English-speaking serving churches across Europe as well as a few other countries. I was excited. ...
- Created on 12 January 2021
- 3. Embracing Your Blessings This Side of the Cross ...
- ... of the year, many Christians have been reflecting on Christ's ultimate sacrifice on the cross for us. This last Sunday, we celebrated His victory over death. After His resurrection, Christ spent the ne ...
- Created on 03 April 2018
- 4. Too Busy to Die to Self
- I believe the closer I get to God, the better I will lead. It's easier to "die to self" when I remain near the cross. When I drift into being busy and "getting stuff done," I begin to lose the heart o ...
- Created on 09 October 2017
- 5. Why Your Calling Will Never Be 'Easy'
- ... ed down. The cross is just such a word. Pain, horrific and humiliating pain, and all the rest of the human nightmare of abandonment and betrayal are in that one word. I passed a jewelry-store window in wh ...
- Created on 11 April 2017
- 6. There Is Nothing More Important in Your Life Than This
- ... dawn for the Easter Morning Sunrise Service. It was the only day of the year I was out of bed before daylight began to slither its jeweled fingers across the inky sky. The church smelled like pancakes, ...
- Created on 25 March 2016
- 7. In Light of Grace, Does Obedience Matter?
- Does the doctrine of grace nullify the law? Does God still expect us to at least attempt to obey His Word? The way some people preach grace today makes it seem as if obedience no longer mattered. Maybe ...
- Created on 16 October 2015
- 8. 3 Steps to Become an Expert Disciple of Jesus
- ... If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me'" (Matt. 16:24). According to God's Word, here are three steps to become an expert disciple: 1. We must deny oursel ...
- Created on 18 May 2015
- 9. ‘Many in the Church Will Be Shocked to Find Themselves in Hell One Day’
- ... e of men.'" Peter denied the cross, and Jesus rebuked Satan who was working through Peter (who Jesus had just identified as the rock, the CHURCH!). He made the point clear: Peter was mindful of thing t ...
- Created on 28 April 2015
