It’s easy to find examples of self-assured, strong leaders who drive toward their goals with conviction and confidence and never take “no” for an answer. ...
If you want to level-up your team’s engagement, performance, and loyalty, Proverbs 1:3 shares three keys to help you do it. “For receiving prudent instruction ...
“They were unable to enter because of unbelief.” – Hebrews 3:19 How many Promised Lands do we miss because we refuse to believe we can ...
“Now if I live on in the flesh, this means fruitful work for me…” Philippians 1:22-2a “Fruitful work” is not busywork. It is not killing ...
My word for this year is UNDAUNTED. To me this represents being steadfast in the face of adversity, pressing forward even when it’s hard, and ...
“Like a flitting sparrow or a fluttering swallow, an undeserved curse goes nowhere.” (Proverbs 26:2) That’s a great sentiment, but WHY does an undeserved “curse” ...
Greatness is a prize worth seeking, but the WAY we seek it matters. “Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will stand ...
“Peter replied ‘Repent and be baptized each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins and you will receive ...
The greatest barrier to your True Success is your imagination. You dream too small and so you do not strive. You dream too big without ...
“Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks he is wise in this age, let him become a fool so he can become ...
I see plenty of people asking “What kind of world are we giving our children?” I don’t see quite as many asking “What kind of ...
Years ago I heard a talk that completely changed my thinking about how to communicate and connect with others, and it transformed my ability to ...
“Love does no wrong to a neighbor. Love, therefore, is the fulfillment of the law.” (Romans 13:10) Love is a word our culture loves to ...
AI tools have been steadily gaining traction for a while now, but why has ChatGPT exploded so rapidly? Because it feels more “human.” Nobody hears ...
On a bike ride with my family the other day, a black snake darted right across our path. Thankfully, we simply rolled on by and ...
If you’re 100% sure your growing business or career is NOT causing ANY issues in your relationships, feel free to skip this post. BUT, if ...
When a woman (or anyone) says she’s fine, but doesn’t seem like it, it could mean: SHE IS FINE, BUT… SHE’S NOT FINE, BUT…
...“What can we do to perform the works of God?” they asked. Jesus replied, “This is the work of God – that you believe in ...
“Therefore, when Jesus realized they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by ...
Then people from Jerusalem, all Judea, and all the vicinity of the Jordan were flocking to [John], and they were baptized by him in the Jordan River as they confessed their sins. (Matthew 3:5-6) Why did people flock to John? Some came out of curiosity, to be sure, perhaps even …
TOPICS: calling, destiny, evangelism, Matthew 3, obedience, preaching, purpose, repentance, significance, witnessing
As the crowd was pressing in on Jesus to hear God’s word, He was standing by Lake Gennesaret. (Luke 5:1) People came for the miracles, but they stayed for the message. They were drawn in by the wonders, but they were hungry for the word. Credibility and interest can be …
TOPICS: Luke 5, miracles, preaching, scripture, signs and wonders, spiritual growth, supernatural, teaching, witnessing, word
I love getting “theological” questions because it gives me a chance to dig into subjects that I don’t always have occasion to explore. If you like that sort of thing, welcome to “Theology Thursdays!” If not, stay tuned for tomorrow’s post. — Pastor Phillip QUESTION: My cousin was asking about …
TOPICS: 1 Corinthians 11, 1 Corinthians 14, 1 Timothy 2, authority, church, complementarianism, controversy, egalitarianism, elders, Genesis 3, leadership, ministry, overseers, pastors, preaching, teaching, theology, women
What makes a good sermon? Ask ten people and you’ll probably get twelve opinions, but as for me, I try to ask myself these four questions when I preach a message. Is it PERSONAL? Why would I want to hear someone tell me about my problems or possibilities without admitting …
TOPICS: ministry, preaching, speaking
Ever feel like you just don’t have the words you need? For He [Jesus] is sent by God. He speaks God’s words, for God gives Him the Spirit without limit.” -John the Baptist (John 3:34) If we seek to speak the words of God, whether in preaching, counsel or testimony, …
TOPICS: confidence, Holy Spirit, John, preaching, testimony, words
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