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The Spirit-Led Church (Acts 13:2)

May 14, 2018

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)

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Diversity in the Church (Acts 13:1)

May 11, 2018

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)

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Experience is Not Enough

May 9, 2018

I understand that discussions on the relationship between the young and old are sensitive. In our society, they are often pitted against one another. It is young vs. old or even inexperienced vs. experience. Scripture even recognizes the tension that exists between the young and the old, “Do not sharply rebuke an older man, but rather … More Experience is Not Enough

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Book Review: “12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You”

May 7, 2018

Reinke, Tony. 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2017. The road to this book review was a bit slow. I was given this book and had initially read the first few chapters but had to put it down to take care of more pressing matters. Recently, a friend had mentioned she finished … More Book Review: “12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You”

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The Los Angeles Bible Training School Fall 2018 Semester

May 4, 2018

There is no group of people I love more than my local church. I love everything about my church, the good and the bad. I love the good because it encourages me in my Christian life. I love the bad because it reminds me of how much I need Christ and those around me also … More The Los Angeles Bible Training School Fall 2018 Semester

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