“Reaching Outsiders” (Part Three)

“Reaching Outsiders” (Part Three)

Paul’s Appeal






We have observed Paul with outsiders on the streets of Athens and... Read More »
“Reaching Outsiders” (Part Two)

“Reaching Outsiders” (Part Two)

Paul’s Approach



Today we follow the footsteps of Paul in Athens as he interacts with the merchants... Read More »
“Reaching Outsiders” (Part One)

“Reaching Outsiders” (Part One)

Paul’s Attitude

Lynn Anderson points out in his book The Jesus Touch, how different the style of preaching in Acts 2 is from that in Acts... Read More »
“The Portrait Of Changed Lives” (Part Three)

“The Portrait Of Changed Lives” (Part Three)

This week, we are looking at 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10, and seeing what it looks like when lives are transformed by Christ.  Monday we considered the source of that transformation—the... Read More »
“The Portrait Of Changed Lives” (Part Two)

“The Portrait Of Changed Lives” (Part Two)

This week, we are looking at 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10, and seeing what it looks like when lives are transformed by Christ. Yesterday we considered the source of that transformation—the... Read More »
“The Portrait Of Changed Lives” (Part One)

“The Portrait Of Changed Lives” (Part One)

One of the current TV shows that has a powerful purpose, and a growing and devoted following is “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” In it, Ty Pennington... Read More »
“The Heart of a Pioneer” (Part 3)

“The Heart of a Pioneer” (Part 3)

2 Corinthians 5:10-21

This week we are considering the heart of a pioneer—to be willing to do the hard work of blazing the trail of ministry. To... Read More »
“Why We Preach” (Part 1)

“Why We Preach” (Part 1)



Last week we considered together Knute Larson’s valuable thoughts on the three hearts of preaching. I would like to follow that up with a discussion this week on... Read More »
“Reasons to Give Thanks” (Part 3)

“Reasons to Give Thanks” (Part 3)

This week, we are considering Colossians 1:3-8, and seeing reasons for giving thanks for the assemblies we serve as shepherds and leaders. Monday we saw that, though the Colossian... Read More »
The Gospel According to the Beatles

The Gospel According to the Beatles

In the mid-1990’s, while pastoring a church in Michigan, we had a special outreach service where I presented a message entitled, “The Gospel According to the Beatles”—the... Read More »