Whenever I hear a phrase or sentence that has become something of a cliché, my first thought is whether or not it’s true. We hear these statements over and over again, especially from brothers and sisters in Christ, and then repeat them to others. The problem is that they may not be true, and if [...]
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Busting Another Cliche
Posted in Apologetics, Atheists, evangelism, Kingdom of God on May 7, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Public Information Officer
Posted in Christian life, evangelism, my life on February 29, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday, I went to a coffee shop to do some of my sermon preparation. What struck me, in addition to Genesis 2:16-17, was one of the other customers. In fact, he was sitting at the table next to me. He was friendly. He talked to nearly everyone who came into the shop, but didn’t push [...]
“An Unscrupulous Janitor”
Posted in Books, evangelism, Gospel, Recommendations on January 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I’m in the process of reading an excellent book by Greg Gilbert called What is the Gospel? In the midst of his explanation of his first point of the gospel, he makes the point that God is holy and righteous and will, therefore, not leave the guilty unpunished (Exodus 34:7). Illustrating his point, Gilbert writes: [...]
Sermon in a Sentence
Posted in Bible, evangelism, preaching, Sermons on January 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This morning it was my privilege to preach a topical sermon on evangelism. 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 was the key passage (dealing with the gospel itself). Here is the sermon in one sentence: Evangelism is proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit, leaving the results to God.
A Word from our Sponsor
Posted in atonement, church, evangelism, faith, Gospel, Jesus Christ, proclaiming the gospel on July 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Every now and then, we need to be reminded of what’s really important. What’s really important is the gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ. As the church of Jesus Christ, we know our purpose – to glorify God, our mission – to make disciples of all the nations, and our objectives – evangelism, [...]
5 Good Books on Evangelism
Posted in "The Gospel and Personal Evangelism", 5 Good..., Books, evangelism on October 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Here are five good books on the subject of evangelism: Out of the Saltshaker & Into the World by Rebecca Manley Pippert. This was one of the first books I read after becoming a Christian. It still packs a positive punch. Tell the Truth by Will Metzger. The subtitle sums the message up well: “The [...]
“Somebody, Somewhere, Love Me”
Posted in Atheists, evangelism, Gospel, Jesus Christ, love of God on August 19, 2008 | 1 Comment »
“Somebody, somewhere, love me.” Those were the words of Madalyn Murray O’Hair – the most well-known atheist in the United States a generation ago. They were written at least six times in her two-thousand page diary. Obviously, her commitment to atheism didn’t provide her with the love she needed. Neither did money, success, fame, [...]
Assuming the Gospel
Posted in evangelism, Gospel, my life, proclaiming the gospel on June 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I’ll get to the bottom line first – listen to last week’s White Horse Inn. It’s called “Assuming the Gospel.” I’ve had the same dream – more like a nightmare – several times. In the dream, I’m standing before the Lord, presumably to be judged. In that moment, I ask Him the question, “Have [...]
“I Don’t Know What to Say!”
Posted in evangelism, Miscellaneous on June 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
When it comes to conversation, I’ve heard people say they don’t know what to say to keep it going. They seem to run out of things to talk about. That doesn’t have to happen! Here is a list of questions that will generate discussion, in either a one-on-one conversation or in a group. I [...]
