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The Synagogue, Church and Women
by John 12:42 talks about Jews who believed in Christ who would not confess for fear of being put out of their synagogues. In John 9:22, when the blind man was… [read more]
Vance Havner Quotes for Sermons
by One of the most influential preachers in recent church history was the late Vance Havner. What set Havner apart was his ability to get the point across without having to… [read more]
Obama Tramples Traditional Marriage
by Most Christians oppose gay marriage. Their strong opposition is often misinterpreted as hatred, in fact, it is love that motivates them. It has been framed as a shocking event. The… [read more]
A Believer’s Responsibilities Under the New Covenant: Hebrews 10:22-25
by Do believers have any responsibilities under the New Covenant? I recently wrote about the Differences Between the Old and New Covenants. The major difference is the Old Covenant was a… [read more]
Ministry
Thy Word – My Lamp and My Light
Acts 17:10 – “Then the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. When they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. These were more… [read more]
Jesus Cared and Shared
The first thought that comes instantly when the mesmerizing word “Jesus” is spelled out, even secular critics say that it is the care He exhibited for people – especially the… [read more]
Worship
On The Fly
I’m done poking and joking And sharing a Word. Some think I’m crazy Some think I’m absurd. No matter the thought That others lay hold, I’ll speak for my Savior… [read more]
Acknowledging God’s Presence
Louise Wilson wrote in her book Inner Tenderings, “Every day when I go to the grocery store, I pass a little one-chair barber shop. Often the barber is sitting out… [read more]
Church Planting
Sample U.S. Church Bylaws
When starting a new church or ministry, one of the first things you need to set in place is your organization’s bylaws. These are the guidelines your ministry or church… [read more]
How to Motivate Your Congregation
How do you motivate members of your church to help and to be productive? I recently received this question on our article How to Grow a Small Church. Getting people… [read more]
Sermons
Why Power Corrupts: Self-absorbed Leadership
Over one hundred years ago, Lord Acton declared that “Power tends to corrupt, absolute power corrupts absolutely.” The concept was first demonstrated when Lucifer aimed to supplant God and God… [read more]
The Advice of a Mother: John 2:1-11
How many have at one time or another received advice from your mother? Wise is the one that heeded their mother’s advice. I would venture to say that there have… [read more]