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- 1. Study: Pastors Don't Link World Events to Speeding Up Return of Christ
- ... LifeWay Research. "While Scripture specifically says we cannot know the day or the hour of Jesus Christ's return, we were interested in pastors' views on whether Christians can play a role in bringing abo ...
- Created on 15 January 2020
- 2. Why We Are Now Living in the Hour of Commitment
- Satan's "hour" occurred when Jesus was dying on the cross. The serpent was bruising the heel of God's Son. Jesus' "hour" occurred when He came back from the grave in His bodily Resurrection, crushing the ...
- Created on 07 January 2020
- 3. Why You Should Spend These 1,440 Precious 'Pieces of Gold' Wisely
- When the calendar turns its page to a brand-new year, we all believe with grand anticipation that it is time to begin again. Just as the calendar presents a blank page, we hope that a blank page is what ...
- Created on 02 January 2020
- 4. Why Christmas Is the Solution—Not the Problem—to Your Dark Struggle
- ... oduces only what is good and right and true." When you allow Jesus to fill you with his Spirit, He'll bring out the best in you—even when you're at your worst. You may feel overwhelmed this Christmas. Yo ...
- Created on 12 December 2019
- 5. 10 Secrets to Make Jesus More Real to Children on Sunday ...
- ... ber the key truth they just heard. If you get the canned answer "Jesus" or "God," then you know you've got some tweaking to do with your lessons. 4. Involve everyday objects. Attach an everyday ob ...
- Created on 25 November 2019
- 6. What You Can Do to Draw Children Back to Church
- ... to be a fun, exciting place. A place where kids can laugh. A place where kids can move around. A place where kids can talk. A place where kids can jump up and down while praising Jesus. A place where ...
- Created on 14 November 2019
- 7. 12 Leadership Principles Straight From Jesus ...
- ... coach. There have been teams I have chosen to support because of the coach that leads them. The principles, however, that I admire most are found in the leadership style of Jesus. Jesus' leadership is ...
- Created on 07 November 2019
- 8. Does Your Definition of Ministry Differ From That of Jesus? ...
- ... and working in me. It is what I am able to convey to others and help them to receive from God. And more importantly, ministry is Jesus living His life through our lives and ministering through us to the ...
- Created on 25 October 2019
- 9. 5 Joseph-Like Qualities You Need in Your Leadership
- In this post I'd love to consider the heart of a leader. Someone asked me recently what I primarily look for in the hiring of a staff position. I said, without reservation, first and foremost, I look for ...
- Created on 18 October 2019
- 10. Believers Refuse Jesus When They Refuse This Kingdom Virtue ...
- "Hope" is a four-letter word that often confounds. It is meant to encourage, but is certainly a challenge to embrace. Where does hope come from? Can hope be bought or sold? How can just four letters make ...
- Created on 17 October 2019
- 11. 5 Key Elements for a Vibrant Children's Ministry
- ... eptionally well-prepared. Your volunteers deserve the best. Train them well and encourage them often. Note: Always start with background checks in the recruiting/training process. Teach Jesus as Savior. ...
- Created on 07 October 2019
- 12. How Believers Can Avoid the Undertow of Cultural Negativity
- ... hat which is good for building up, that it may give grace to the listeners" (Eph. 4:29). Instead of always asking God to bless America, may we pray that America would begin to bless God. You're beautiful. ...
- Created on 07 October 2019
- 13. The Biggest Demographic Churches Are Missing
- Our churches did well in reaching the agrarian culture. We gave the farmers time to get the chores done and get to church by 11 a.m. Unfortunately, this culture began to wane around 1860 with the onset ...
- Created on 07 October 2019
- 14. The Most Important Way You Can Serve in Children's Ministry
- ... ok what Jesus said: "He who believes in the Son has eternal life. He who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him" (John 3:36). I didn't write it; I just quote it ...
- Created on 30 September 2019
- 15. If You're Struggling to Balance Affirmation and Correction, Follow This Example From Jesus ...
- In his book The Jesus Principles, Joseph Mattera imparts leadership principles from Jesus such as the following: —Focus on people, not programs. —Pray before choosing friends. —Ground your spirituality ...
- Created on 25 September 2019
- 16. 4 Hallmarks of a Legitimate Move of God
- ... must keep our eyes on Jesus. He made it clear in John 12:32 (KJV), "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me." Keep your eyes on Jesus, preach the cross and His salvation and ...
- Created on 24 September 2019
- 17. The Wealth Codes Coach: Teaching God's Way of Doing Business
- ... t the Lord at Young Life Camp Frontier Ranch in Colorado. That day, he wrote to his parents: "You don't know how thankful I am for Jesus." Saunders grew in his knowledge of finance when he went to the ...
- Created on 10 September 2019
- 18. How the Holy Spirit Can Help You Usher In a Mighty Move of God
- When we think of the foundations of the church, our minds quickly turn to the account of Jesus, His resurrection and His ascension in the four Gospels. But the Acts 2 impartation of the Holy Spirit to ...
- Created on 09 September 2019
- 19. The Only Way to Usher in Revival and Experience Transformation
- ... of Jesus Christ and the life-changing power of His Holy Spirit living in them. To live out that mission well, I speak in tongues regularly. It allows me to remain connected to the Holy Spirit and download ...
- Created on 27 August 2019
- 20. A 5-Step Plan to Teach Your Church to Love the Bible
- A good chunk of your congregation doesn't open the Bible except on Sunday mornings. A 2017 survey by LifeWay Research found that of people who attend church regularly, only 39% try to read something in ...
- Created on 27 August 2019
