Volume 08, Issue 07
Does It Matter What You Believe?Michael Catt Back in February, the AP ran the article linked below regarding people in the US dropping the faith of their childhood.http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/02/25/national/main3873100.shtml If this article is true, then something has to change. Faith no longer matters. This is another sign that we are living in a postmodern, relative-thinking culture.
Volume 08, Issue 06
Insightful QuotesWarren Wiersbe “In whatever man does without God, he must fail miserable–or succeed more miserably.” (George MacDonald) Perhaps you have read some of the novels or sermons of Scotsman George MacDonald (1824-1905) whose writings were influential in bringing C. S. Lewis to faith in Christ. Lewis even compiled George MacDonald: An Anthology, a book
Volume 08, Issue 04
Insightful QuotesWarren Wiersbe “Keep your ministry on a miracle basis. If you can explain what’s going on, God didn’t do it” (Dr. Robert A. Cook). Dr. Bob Cook (1912-1991) was one of the founders of Youth for Christ International, president of the organization from 1948-1957 and president of the King’s College, Briarcliff Manor, NY. He
Volume 08, Issue 03
A couple of weeks ago, AP Sports Writer Pat Graham wrote an article about the Green Packers. He told the story of defensive lineman, Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila’s (KGB) pre-season motivational tool. KGB asked Packers head coach Mike McCarthy if he could speak to the team and show a video clip. McCarthy agreed as long as Kabeer
Volume 08, Issue 02
Announcement: Easter Is Coming!Warren Wiersbe And it will be especially early this year–March 23. Ash Wednesday is February 6, Palm Sunday is March 16, and Good Friday is March 21. Start getting ready now if you plan to do any Lenten series. Do any of these historical events give you any preaching ideas? On March
Volume 08, Issue 01
The Cost of the Prosperity GospelMichael Catt Front Page :: Volume 08, Issue 01The Cost of the Prosperity GospelMichael Catt Recently, Senator Charles Grassley, a Republican from Iowa, has led an investigation into the financial practices and dealings of some major ministries in America. As the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, Grassley wants
Volume 07, Issue 23
Do You Believe It?(The Culture and Media Institute) Some 52% of Americans say they believe the Bible is God’s authoritative Word. Of these people only 36% say they believe people should live by the Scriptures. Some 45% say they operate by a mixture of God’s commands and their own inclination. And 15% ignore God’s Word
Volume 07, Issue 21
The Enola GayMichael Catt I just recently returned from an extensive, exhilarating and exhausting trip to the Midwest, Washington, D.C. and Mobile, Alabama. I was able to meet and speak to hundreds of pastors. There are some great servants of God in this nation. Most of them are unknown but none are unimportant. One day,
Volume 07, Issue 20
A Traveler’s ThoughtsMichael Catt During the month of October, I was privileged to speak fourteen times in seven different states. It was an exhausting but exhilarating and encouraging month. While I hate to be away from my own church, seeing what God was doing in these places was encouraging. One personal highlight of the trip
Volume 07, Issue 19
FireproofSherwood Baptist Church is in the production phase of their third movie, Fireproof. Click on the picture below to view the Fireproof website and register for updates about the film. Please pray for the cast and crew involved in filming over the next six weeks. The movie is scheduled for release in August 2008. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online
Volume 07, Issue 18
An Update on Warren Wiersbe…(Michael Catt)This week, Warren Wiersbe and I will get to spend some time together. I cherish any time I get with him and value his insight, wisdom and disernment regarding the times in which we live. I’ll be preaching in Omaha so it’s just a short drive to his home. Continue
Volume 07, Issue 17
The CoveMichael CattI’ve just returned from a trip to the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove. I was privileged to teach with Joe Horness and Ron Hutchcraft at a one day Minister’s Institute. There were leaders and laity from eight states present. After three 75-minute sessions, I was thrilled to be able to meet