Equipping people to enjoy and reflect the worth of Jesus in every facet of life, "so that in everything he might have the supremacy" (Col. 1:18).
Many parents, youth pastors, and teachers have the same anxious feeling every time their students graduate. They wonder, "Will this student press on in the faith or will he/she become another statistic?" I have written some things I believe will help … [Continue reading]
If we're honest, most of us would really like it if the answer to this question were, "No." "No" would enable us to avoid being hated (for telling the Gospel, anyway!), and all that comes with that. In essence, "No," would justify our reasons for not … [Continue reading]
I came across an article a couple of days ago on the Huffington Post entitled Is a Bodily Resurrection of Jesus Necessary for Easter to Have Significance? In this article, written by Steve McSwain, a former pastor who now thinks there is more than … [Continue reading]
The following is a video sermon on suffering by Matt Chandler, the mid-30's pastor of The Village Church in the Dallas area, who has been battling cancer for more than a year now. Â The reality is that no matter who you are, you are almost inevitably … [Continue reading]
But. This little word is undoubtedly one of the most powerful words in the English language.  Consider, for example, its dramatic impact on the following statements: “Your family was in a major car accident and their vehicle rolled several … [Continue reading]
The following is copied from the website of the church Mark Driscoll pastors. It beautifully captures what the Gospel is by contrasting it with the modern idea of "religion" (not the biblical idea of "religion," which, according to James 1:26-27 can … [Continue reading]
This post is simply a continuation of my last post, entitled, "Who Has Obeyed God's Rules?" which you can read by clicking here. All Have Sinned... God holds every human accountable for obeying His commandments perfectly.  Again, consider Romans … [Continue reading]