An exercise I like to use in cultivating a leader’s character involves reflection and discussion of John Wesley’s Twelve Rules for Helpers. I believe there are many salient points for us in ministry today. Take a moment to reflect through these items and then use the following mini-professional development plan to develop some key areasContinue reading “Lifetime Character Goals”
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Episode 2: Burnout
Episode 1: Steward Leadership and Paul
Our first episode. Talking about the why and how of steward leadership.
Seven Sayings: Forgive Them
We started a series this past Sunday on the seven last sayings from Jesus from the cross. I have preached these sayings as a sermon. However, we are looking at one saying each Sunday leading up to Easter. I pray these upcoming short summaries from the sermon will encourage your faith each week. Luke 23:33-34Continue reading “Seven Sayings: Forgive Them”
A theology of preaching.
The following is an outline of our proclamation course for Faith Bible Institute. The outline is based on a book by Peter Adams, “Speaking God’s Word.” Proclamation outline outline God has spoken, It was written, preach the word. This book for a practical theology of preaching was given at an important time in my life.Continue reading “A theology of preaching.”
Titus 3:8-15
Good Works and Hazards Titus 3:8-15 Good works (3:8) Forgotten sermons and forgotten meals illustration (Affirm constantly) Eph. 2, 8-10, “8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship,Continue reading “Titus 3:8-15”
Titus 3:1-7
Abundant Regeneration & Renewing Titus 3:1-7 Born Again Not by your works. Notice, this passage talks about good works. We are supposed to do right and think right. But, that is not enough to save us. We were to far out in sin. Is. 64:6, “But we are all as an unclean thing, andContinue reading “Titus 3:1-7”
Titus 2:11-15
For the Grace of God Titus 2:11-15 The Future is now. Cartoons and ads that tried to look at the technological advances of the future. In Jesus’ resurrection, we have a glimpse, or first fruit, of our own future. So it is important to live like that is a reality. It gives us the whyContinue reading “Titus 2:11-15”
Titus 2:1-10
The Sound Mind Titus 2:1-10 Sound Teaching (1) Wholesome teaching is plain and clear. Expository preaching, verse by verse best achieves this. Example of bad teaching: NO MORE FISH! Preaching and teaching that is not practical and wholesome is not of God. Teach not only with your words but your actions. Discipleship in the HomeContinue reading “Titus 2:1-10”
Titus 1:10-16
False Teachers Titus 1:10-16 False Teachers (Vs. 10-13a, 14-16) Identifying False Teachers (Vs. 10-11) Those who add some special spirituality to people. Those who are in ministry simple for the money. What kind of people were the Cretans? (Vs. 12-13a) Epimenides, 600 B.C. The Vanity and danger of False Teaching (14-16) Destroys homes (vs. 11)Continue reading “Titus 1:10-16”
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