Here's one of the better definitions of evangelism that I have seen: "To evangelize is to so present Christ Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit, that men shall come to put their trust in God through Him, to accept Him as their Savior, and serve Him as their King in the fellowship of … Continue reading Evangelism Defined Simply
Devotional Thoughts
What arrests the movement of the gospel in our midst?
The Church at Ephesus - Losing Your First Love (Revelation 2:1-7) Not prioritizing a loving relationship with Jesus Christ arrests the movement of the gospel and leads a church to become a monument. This church ended up losing her first love for Christ. What is the Lord asking you tod do to prioritize your relationship … Continue reading What arrests the movement of the gospel in our midst?
Is there any significance to Jesus praying in a garden?
Have you ever thought about why Jesus prays in a garden before His arrest? Obviously, we know that it was his custom to retreat to this grove of Olive trees to pray regularly to his Father. Otherwise, how would Judas have known where Jesus was that evening. But, beyond his regular custom for evening prayer, … Continue reading Is there any significance to Jesus praying in a garden?
Why Pray?
The story of Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane would have resonated deeply with the original recipients of Mark's gospel. The Christians in Rome were suffering intense persecution and affliction due to their loyalty to Christ. How easy it would have been to feel abandoned and forsaken by God. As His own passion commences, … Continue reading Why Pray?
Reflections for Worship – Devoted to Our Superior Weapon
In the first garden “Not your will but mine” changed paradise to desert and brought man from Eden to Gethsemane. Now “Not my will but yours” brings anguish to the man who prays it but transforms the desert into the kingdom and brings man from Gethsemane to the gates of glory. - D.A. Carson It … Continue reading Reflections for Worship – Devoted to Our Superior Weapon
Our Church: A Movement or a Monument?
How important it is for us to prioritize our relationship with Jesus Christ... to experience His love and to love Him deeply in return! Nothing arrests the movement of the gospel and leads a church to become a monument than losing your first love. This happened at Christ's church in the ancient city of Ephesus … Continue reading Our Church: A Movement or a Monument?
The Gospel Advances Through Weakness – Telemacus
The genius of the gospel is that God’s grace is always demonstrated in weakness. The triumph of the gospel goes forward through weakness. In your mind’s eye, come with me back to the 4th century to the Roman Coliseum. One voice tried to rise above fifty thousand. For Christ’s sake, stop! The 50,000 voices grown … Continue reading The Gospel Advances Through Weakness – Telemacus
To Whose Voice Are You Listening? (Luke 10:38-42)
How easy it is to allow other voices to drown out the voice of Jesus. Even serving our Savior can become such a competitor to loyalty to Jesus. All we have to do is look how this happened in the life of Martha, a woman whom Jesus dearly loved. Luke 10:38-42 shows us the downward … Continue reading To Whose Voice Are You Listening? (Luke 10:38-42)
The Stone Rolled Away – A Practical Lesson
Mark 16:3-4 - And they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?” But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. Let us observe how the difficulties which Christians fear, will sometimes disappear as they approach them. These … Continue reading The Stone Rolled Away – A Practical Lesson
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart for They Shall See God
This is surely the most amazing thing that has ever been said to man, that you and I, such as we are, pressed with all the problems and troubles of this modern world, are going to see Him [the Lord] face to face. If we but grasped this, it would revolutionize our lives…Do you not … Continue reading Blessed Are the Pure in Heart for They Shall See God
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