Monday Discussion “Followers of Christ who do not follow him to the lost are not his followers; they are followers of a figment of their imagination but not the Christ of Scripture.” cf. Matthew 4:19 Look it up for yourself. I dare you. Any thoughts?
Monday is for Discussion “Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawling near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, ‘This man receives sinners and eats with them.’” (Luke 15:1-2, ESV) Questions: When was the last time you had a non-Christian into your home for a meal, a dessert, a … More Receiving Sinners for the Glory of God
Thursday Discussion I am becoming more and more convinced that there is a tidal wave coming to the American Church. It is doctrinal in nature and unless pastors and church leaders are released from their bondage to the therapeutic concerns of people in their pulpits and teaching, the American Church is going to see tidal-wave-like … More The Tidal Wave Coming to the American Church
Wednesday is for Discussion My bride did it again. She passed on another worthy quote and perspective from A.W. Tozer. On one level, Tozer was just a man like any of us. But he was also a brilliant and devoted follower of Christ whose wisdom and insight have challenged millions. Take a look at this quote … More Was A.W. Tozer Wrong?
What we need to recover in the body of Christ is that the gospel is transformative and disruptive to our American Dream. Parents, don’t come to any church that I plant or pastor if you want to insulate your children from making dangerous decisions for the gospel. I am about one thing for the years … More The Dangerous Gospel of Jesus Christ
Monday is for Discussion One month left to summer. September and October will bring cooler weather and after that, the annual retreat into our homes for the winter. Three months to enjoy and engage (at least, here in the Chicago area). What will you do to enjoy the remainder of the summer and how will … More Faithfulness and Joy: Handmaidens to Evangelism
Monday Discussion The gospel is offensive. The Kingdom of God is offensive. Jesus, the King of the Kingdom is a rock of offense (Romans 9:33). His doctrine of hell where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth is offensive and his declaration that there will be a separation between those who are sons of … More Do We Believe What Jesus Said? Really?
Monday is for Discussion A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with a Catholic priest, a friend, and discuss the gospel. We had lunch at a local Olive Garden and after a wide ranging discussion I moved the conversation to the gospel itself. “Pastor,” I said, “my understanding of the … More Conversing with a Catholic Priest about the Gospel
Monday Discussion In March of last year, I posted a blog titled, MacArthur and Osteen are Pastors of the Same Type of Church. That post and the post that followed it Attractional Churches Create Barriers to Ministry, generated quite a bit of good discussion and some great ideas from many of the responders in the … More Shut Down One Sunday a Month and Hit the Streets
Monday Discussion A one question poll Question: Why?
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