My Hope With Billy Graham
www.myhopewithbillygraham.orgThis is an awesome event/resource for pastors and churches coming this November! Visit the site to find out how you can get involved. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
The Touch of the Master’s Hand
Luke 18:15 The touch of Jesus has power over the enemies of the human family. These people knew if Jesus ever put His hand upon their children, they would be all right. Everything Jesus ever touched was changed. His touch has power over:1) Devils2) Disease3) Death I. HIS TOUCH IS A LIFE-GIVING TOUCH1) Jairus’ daughter
from Don't Just Stand There, Pray Something
by Ron DunnEvery petition is formed within the context of three provisions: the will of God, the name of Jesus, and the glory of God. (p. 54)
As believers we are the objects of organized assaults by unseen forces, a hierarchy of invisible powers in rebellion against God. (p. 63)
In a sense the primary target in intercession is not the person or the problem; rather, it is the power behind it. We must break the habit of taking the visible part for the whole. (p. 64)
Prayer is the warfare. It is the battlefield upon which the spiritual war is waged. The battle is won or lost here. (p. 68)
The church could win more battles in the valley if it had more intercessors on the mountain lifting high the rod of God, the name of Jesus. (p. 69)
Ron Dunn
The Way We Give Now
In its most recent State of Giving report, the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) noted that its members received more than $9.8 billion in cash donations in 2011. That giving has held fairly steady in recent years, especially compared to other reports of charitable giving. But there’s a lot of volatility among individual ministries
Staggering Statistics
(source: World Health Organization) AIDS is the leading cause of death globally among females 15-44. 800 women die each day in childbirth/complications from pregnancy; 99% live in developing countries. 458,000 breast cancer deaths per year globally. 58% of deaths from breast cancer occur in developing countries. 19-55% range, by country, of women who reported being
Pornography in the Congregation
(source: LifeWay Research) Pastors were asked how many men and women in their congregations view pornography on a weekly basis: Men Women less than 10% view 62% 82% 10-24% view 24% 10% 25-49% view 10% 3% 50% or more view 4% 0% According to Education Database Online, some 40 million Americans are regular visitors to
Strangers Next Door
Immigration, Migration and Mission – J. D. Payne. Biblica Books. “Now more than ever a vast flood of people from all over the world are coming to America, searching for a new home. What is the response of the church to these sojourners among us? In J. D. Payne’s newest mission-minded book, readers are introduced
Have We No Tears for Revival?
Written by: Leonard Ravenhill “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy” (Ps. 126:5). This is the divine edict. This is more than preaching with zeal. This is more than scholarly exposition. This is more than delivering sermons of exegetical exactitude and homiletic perfection. Such a man, whether preacher or pew dweller, is appalled
Evaluating Your Ministry
Written by: Bill Elliff Our one great, compelling command from our King is to “make disciples, baptizing them and teaching them to observe all things I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19-20). There are no options here. If our ministry is not leading people to Jesus and growing them into obedient, multiplying followers—in whatever measure and
Preaching: A Point of Reference (Part 1)
On what basis do you preach? Why preach at all? What’s the goal? The purpose? I know, we’ve all got our stock seminary answers, but when it’s just you – alone with your Heavenly Father – why do you preach? When we one day stand before God and He judges our works, what will our
Still More Sacrifices
Read Hebrew 13:15-16; Philippians 4:14-18 God looks for the sacrifices of praise. How easy it is for us to complain! How difficult it is to praise the Lord and think Him for His mercies! “O that men would praise the Lord for His goodness!” exclaimed the psalmist. Continual praise means a continual walk with the
Who Is the Holy Ghost?
John 16:1-8 The Holy Spirit is a person. He is not something, but He is someone! The Holy Spirit is God the Spirit. There is no jealousy in the God-head. We have God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit. I. CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSEIn creation, God the Father is Author, God’s Son