“A good example is worth a thousand sermons.” – Abraham Lincoln “Hypocrites!” (Luke 12:56) Abraham Lincoln once said “There is only one way to train up a child in the way he should go and that is to model it yourself. A good example is worth a thousand sermons.” Lincoln practiced what he preached. On […]
Less is more! The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple (Psalm 19:7) For the past few weeks Matt Gregory, my pastor, has been preaching a series at Soul Purpose Church titled “Less is More.” Matt is a great communicator and learned […]
The size of the question determines the size of the result. He (Jesus) said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:15) Jesus was a master at asking life-changing questions. Asking one profound question can radically alter someone’s life! My father is one of the best listeners and teachers I have […]
We need to give God our best in every area! But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26) 1) When your back is against the wall, when it seems there is no way out, you have to FACE YOUR FEARS. […]
We don’t have to make the bible relevant — it is — but we have to show its relevance. – Rick Warren All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every […]
The purpose of the Bible is changed lives! The purpose of preaching is changed lives! “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” (Proverbs 19:21, NIV) Few pastors have become more influential in shaping church life today than Rick Warren, founding pastor of Saddleback Community Church in […]
Any Christian who is not rooted in the Word of God has no roots! “For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.” (2 Chronicles 16:9) In April 2002, I took my daughter to Thomas Road […]
Knowing Jesus invites the power of God into my life and circumstances! And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Romans 12:2) There is no such thing as a pickle tree. […]
Jesus is the incarnation of God’s Word! In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:1,14) […]
“I’ve never felt more free in my life, and I was in a prison.” – Josh Orndorff “Do you believe? You will see greater things than these.” John 1:50b Yesterday I shared how Daniel Chinen, a 17 year old high school student from Hawaii, went to Argentina for a summer mission trip a few years […]