One time, my wife and I were at a restaurant and I kindly asked the waiter if there was shrimp in the soup. He replied no and so we ordered it. I asked not because I don’t like shrimp—I actually love shrimp. I asked because my wife is allergic to shrimp. Still, a few hours … More You Got Served
This is the third point to the sermon I preached regarding the qualities of missions-minded church. First, the missions-minded church is a diversely gifted church (v. 1). Second, the missions-minded church is a Spirit-led church (v. 2). Finally, we see that a missions-minded church is a sending church (v. 3). A local church’s commitment to … More Learning to Say Goodbye: The Sending Church (Acts 13:1–3)
Here is the second point to the sermon I preached last March on Acts 13:1–3. This section covers Acts 13:2 and provides the description of the Spirit-led missions-minded church. The Missions-Minded Church is a Spirit-Led Church (v. 2). The following verse provides for us a description of the Spirit’s work among the church in Antioch. … More The Spirit-Led Church (Acts 13:2)
This past March I had the privilege to preach at a local church’s missions conference. The title of the sermon was, “Gospel-Centered Goodbyes” and I covered Acts 13:1–3. Given some of the discussions on racial reconciliation I think some of the notes from Acts 13:1 may help with showing the diversity that existed in the … More Diversity in the Church (Acts 13:1)
Consider this an encouragement to all who have resolved to read their Bible’s in the new year. A few weeks into the new year, I’m sure believers who have made this commitment may have already grown weary of the task of daily Bible intake. It may be easier to think that a weekly exposure to … More What You Forfeit When You Don’t Read Scripture
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