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
from Don't Just Stand There, Pray Something
by Ron DunnTo pray in the name of Jesus is to pray according to His will, with His approval, and consistent with His nature, character and purpose. (p. 46)
If we wait until we understand everything about prayer, we’ll never pray. (p. 51)
There are some things God will do if we ask Him that He will not do if we do not ask Him. (James 2:4) (p. 52)
The most difficult thing to understand about prayer is why God would place this kind of power in the hands of people like us. (p. 53)
The big deal about prayer is not that we get what we ask for, but that God is glorified in our getting it. (p. 53)
Ron Dunn
Suicide
The Centers for Disease Control announced that suicides among Americans 35 to 64 have jumped 30 percent since 1999, with the biggest jump (49 percent) among men ages 50 to 54. Analysts say the prolonged economic downturn has depressed many. More Americans now die by suicide than in vehicular accidents. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website,
100 Average Americans
Out of 100 Average Americans… 7 Struggle with depression8 Are struggling with the loss of a job7 Abuse or are addicted to drugs or alcohol14 Feel crippled or trapped by fear and anxiety60 Don’t profess to be born again3 Are grieving the death of a loved one (from My Hope America with Billy Graham) 2ProphetU2ProphetU
#me
#me is the hashtag for 25 million photos on Instagram, demonstrating the popularity of the “selfie,” or self-shot photo from a phone. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Matthew: The Gospel of Identity
– Michael Card. InterVarsity Press. “For years Michael Card’s music has imaginatively explored the narrative power of the Word of God. now, int he Biblical Imagination Series, Card invites readers to enter into Scripture as he does, at the level of the imagination. Taking seriously the individual life of each Gospel writer, these volumes help
The Men Who Changed the World :: Bill Elliff
Written by: Bill Elliff For I have no one else of kindred spirit who will genuinely be concerned for your welfare. For they all seek after their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus. But you know of his proven worth, that he served with me in the furtherance of the gospel like a child