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)
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)
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
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
This is the final blog in a series of blogs that warn against finding happiness in the temporal things of this world. First, in blog 1 we explored the inadequacy of leisure and liquor. Second, in blog 2 we explored the inadequacy of real estate, assets, assistance, and finances. Third, in blog 3 we explored … More Gifts without God (Part 4)
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