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The western evangelical church does love its titles. We have titles for almost everyone on staff at the church. Titles are good when they help the everyday churchmember find a minister to fill a need. Titles can be bad if they serve to seperate the pulpit from the pew in terms of status in the church. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you bathed you day in scripture for one week? One scripture, one Bible passage and one devotional reading each day. I've done this exercise and it is almost guaranteed to turn up your spiritual life at least one notch. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A rather mystical thing happened to me the other day. A friend of mine, who has long since gone to be with Jesus, reached out to the present and gave me a word of encouragement. Here is what happen... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Expository Preaching is quickly becoming a lost art if it isn't there already? This type of preaching is harder than others because it requires the preacher to do some digging and the listener to do some thinking. However, I believe it is the most important contribution that a preacher can make. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sometimes, life can feel like a hurricane. It pounds you with trouble and claws at you with depression as well as anxiety. However, even in a hurricane, there is a place of peace and calm. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paul warns us in Ephesians to make the best use of our time "because the days are evil". There are many believers who truly don't know what will happen next because things are so intense - everywhere. Personally, I'm trying to renew myself and my relationship with the Living God. Sounds hard, huh? Have a listen, it may no be as hard as you think... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You may be wondering, "How can sharing the gospel kill a church"? Well, it's not exactly. It has more to do with the way we are evangelizing and the countless sermons that are two miles wide and one inch deep. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I met a Sunday School teacher the other day who truly thought that Jesus had abandon his Judiasm and Old Testament thought process. I did some research to find that he was not alone. There are many laymen and scholars who believe that Jesus left his Judiasm due to this one fact. Jesus touched a leper on purpose. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The podcast reviews the positives and negatives of systematic and biblical theology.The view expressed are the opinion of the host and are for educational and entertainment purposes only and are not intended as advice. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are we in the Last Days? Yes, of course. However, the last days have lasted quite a while. So what should we do? Here are some thoughts from Second Peter... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever asked yourself, what kind of pastor you want? Do you want someone who considers themselves a leader? Or, someone who considers themselves a pastor-teacher? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever been afraid of the dark? God is described as being compared to light. Does that mean darkness keeps us from God? Why is evil descibed as being done in the darkness? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There is no growth without resistance either physically or mentally. However, there are people who believe that free thought is a personal attack on them. God put his opinions in the Bible and gave it to us to follow. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who should go to seminary? What is a seminary and why is it important? These are questions for every Christian, not just for preachers and pastors. Biblical training is more important than anyone can imagine, but how do you get it? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Many see the Bible as a book of don't just there to ruin their fun. This is an unrealistic view of the Bible at best. The problem is most don't want to be told that there are absolutes in this world. And, they don't want to hear, there is someone who enforces these absolutes in a personal way. That's why the Bible is on a short list of books many people want to shut down. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is how I feel more important than what the Bible says? What if I don't like someone? Does that give me the right to destroy them? Who am I going to listen to? The Word of God is coming into conflict with many modern social thought processes. What can a believer do? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who set the books of the Bible? Did God put them in the Bible that way? You'd be surprised to find that not everything written in a study Bible was put there by God himself. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are living in some crazy times. There are alot of moving parts in the world like Covid, politics, economy and so forth. These things make cause many people to wonder if Jesus is coming soon. When thinking about the "end times" there are many things to think about. Here are some things to consider... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Evangelicals asked "Do you know Jesus?" And this is a completely valid question. However, I also think we could ask, "Does Jesus Know You?" What kind of behavior gets Jesus' attention and what are some examples? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Winter Storm Uri certainly gave more than I could have anticipated. In fact, there was a time or two I didn't know if I would make it through it. However, even in the midst of this horrific storm, I never felt abandon by God. Jesus is as powerful today as the moment he left that empty tomb. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.