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Preach the Gospel at All Times — And Use Words
Christians, evangelicals included, seem to love evangelism, as long as someone else is doing it. It’s time for all of us to start preaching our good news again.
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Preaching Sermons That Engage Your People and Make an Impact
Preaching is a vital component of Christian worship. In preaching, we proclaim God's Word, calling unbelievers to repentance and faith and believers to spiritual growth.
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Church Security: How Do We Keep Our Churches Safe in Today’s America?
As we remember that our hope is secure in God, we must also think through how to keep our people safe. The Nashville shooting is a painful reminder of that.
The Exchange
There Is One Thing Worse Than Being Lost
There is one thing that is actually worse: being lost and knowing that nobody is looking for you. Would this metaphor accurately describe the North American Church?
The Exchange
The Body of Christ and the Temptation of a Crowd
Since it’s now 2023, most of us think that we’re beyond the old understanding of the "church" being a building. We are now more spiritually sophisticated. Or are we?
The Exchange
The Impossibility of Being a Pastor
Every pastor who regularly preaches has wondered, “Did that message make a difference? Will anything happen?” We’re all together in this. But maybe our penchant for "excellence" is holding us back.
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20 Truths From ‘Grace Ambassador: Bringing Heaven on Earth’
My friend John Jackson has a new book out. Titled "Grace Ambassador: Bringing Heaven on Earth," Here are 20 key takeaways.
The Exchange
The Danger of ‘Make-Believe’ Orthodoxy
True orthodoxy is found only in obedience. Period. It is not found, despite the insistence of some, primarily in portentous intellectual agreement to approved theological codes.