“Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.” (Philippians 4:5, KJV) Two nights ago, I had another dream that I want to use as an illustration for this thought. In this one, I was a pastor of a small church that was instrumental in a ministry that fed the poor.Continue reading “It Is About Relationships”
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Purity Part 3
“The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Command the people of Israel that they put out of the camp everyone who is leprous or has a discharge and everyone who is unclean through contact with the dead. You shall put out both male and female, putting them outside the camp, that they may not defile theirContinue reading “Purity Part 3”
Heart of the Pastor – Gal 4:12-16
“What then has become of your blessedness? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have gouged out your eyes and given them to me. Have I then become your enemy by telling you the truth?” (Galatians 4:15–16, ESV) I believe that many parishioners have no clue about the true heart of theContinue reading “Heart of the Pastor – Gal 4:12-16”
Let the Glory Fall (Isaiah 6:1-8)
(I had to take a break from 2 Peter since I spent the day preparing for preaching at a tent revival evening. So, I thought I would post my manuscript instead. I will continue with 2 Peter tomorrow.) Introduction: There are special moments that we can experience in worship. Moments where God manifests His gloriousContinue reading “Let the Glory Fall (Isaiah 6:1-8)”
The Barrier of Poor Stewardship
This is an excerpt from the final chapter of the book upon which I have been working titled, “Hurdling the Barriers – Overcoming the 12 largest barriers to church health and growth.” I am currently working on the second draft and should be working on publishing soon thereafter. “lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven,Continue reading “The Barrier of Poor Stewardship”
Hurdling the Barrier of Lost Vision
This is the introduction from the book, “Hurdling the Barriers – Overcoming the 12 largest barriers to church health and growth.” I will soon finish working on the second draft and then publishing. “Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained” (Proverbs 29:18, NASB95) Years ago, while I was working for a company inContinue reading “Hurdling the Barrier of Lost Vision”
The Barrier of Insufficient Participation
Here is an overview of chapter 9 in the book, Hurdling the Barriers. “For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” (Romans 12:4–5, ESV) When I was a boy,Continue reading “The Barrier of Insufficient Participation”
The Barrier of Insufficient Participation
Here is a synopsis of chapter 9 in the book, “Hurdling the Barriers” to church health and growth. “For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” (Romans 12:4–5, ESV)Continue reading “The Barrier of Insufficient Participation”
Barrier of Lost Love for Others
It has been a while since I sent out a synopsis of some of the chapters in the book I am working on, “Hurdling the Barriers” to church health and growth. As i was going back to see where I left off, I realized that I had missed one of the most important barriers thatContinue reading “Barrier of Lost Love for Others”
The Barrier of Impurity
This is an excerpt from chapter seven in the book, “Hurdling the Barriers” to Church Health. “Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel;” (Proverbs 25:4, ESV) As a pastor, I have ministered to many people who have struggled with cancer. I am sure that everyone of usContinue reading “The Barrier of Impurity”
Renewing the Heart 