Tag: church
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4 Reasons Why I Delegate Preaching
It’s that time of year when I invite other seasoned preachers to bring God’s Word to our congregation in a more extended way, through a series of messages. I may do so at different times throughout the year, but in January, it is more focused than at any other time of the year. Why is…
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The Gospel In A Multicultural World
Romans 1:16 I believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the most powerful force on earth. I believe that Paul’s words in Romans 1:16 are true. The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation, but not to any particular nationality, ethnic group or social class, but to “everyone that believeth,” whether they be Jew…
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Lessons Learned
I believe it would be fitting for me to share some personal thoughts and lessons learned from the opportunity our church, Vandalia Baptist Temple, recently had to host the World Baptist Fellowship Fall Meeting. The emphasis of this “semi-annual” meeting is always world missions, which is very close to my heart. My wife Megan and…
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Giving … People?
We are in the early stages of an exciting ministry journey at the church where I serve. God has been leading us to begin taking steps toward planting a church in our region. And that is where we are: the beginning. I have challenged our congregation to join me in praying for God to…
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Keys To Reaching Others For Christ
The vision of our local church is to build bridges to knowing Christ, maturing in Christ and reaching others for Christ. This third “ministry bridge” is the ultimate bridge we want to cross as Christians. But how? 1. Nurture your own relationship with Christ. If you are not in love with Jesus, passionately obeying and following Him, connected with fellow believers in…
