A Great Book about Christian Adoption (Book Review)
Here is a short video I made to recommend a book called "Adopted for Life" by Russell Moore. Christians need to be front and center when it comes to opening our homes and lives to children without parents. This is the a logical and loving response to the Gospel.
This is a very moving book that will encourage you to live out your faith in ways that make a real difference in the world - and all the difference in the world to a child who needs a family. I've handed out 15 copies of this book at my church and everyone who has read it comes away with a new appreciation for God's love.
Read Your Favorite Christian Devotions Online
I'm writing this quick post to link over to an exciting new website for daily Bible devotions called Devotional Christian. The site features some of the most popular Christian devotions and has a whole team of writers posting new Bible meditation daily.
I am honored to be an editor for the site and I love checking in every morning for spiritual encouragement. Check out Devotional Christian today.
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Sermon: The Spirit and The Mission
This is a sermon based on Acts 13:1-4 and was focused on this main idea - Because the Spirit directs us to look outward, we must share the Gospel with outsiders.
Here are the two points of my outline:
- When the Spirit gives us a job, we must do it.
- When the Spirit gives us someone to reach, we must reach them.
Sermon: God’s Passion For The Lost
This sermon is based on Luke 15:1-10 and was focused on this simple truth: As Christians, we need to understand and share God's passion for lost people.
Here were the three points of my outline.
- God's Love Is Seeking
- God's Love Is Determined
- God's Love Is Contagious
Sermon: Two Kinds Of Faith
James 2:14-26
When it comes to our faith, we all like to pretend. We assume the best. We give ourselves the benefit of the doubt. We can’t always see the true condition of our faith. We need to test ourselves in the mirror of God’s Word.
[Proposition] Because there are two kinds of faith, you must test yourself.
Let me say up front, this is not a sermon about being good in your own power. If any of us could do that then we wouldn’t need Jesus. This message is about looking for a changed heart that comes from real faith. It’s about how God’s love changes us and give us the freedom to really love other people.
So, the point is that you must test yourself. This sermon is divided into three questions.
1. What is the connection between faith & works?
2. What does pretend faith look like?
3. What does real faith look like?
Grace For Wasted Opportunities
Over the last few weeks, God has been showing me how much I’ve wasted opportunities in my life. He has given me great benefits including Bible College, Seminary, wise counselors, access to Biblical preaching, and a many excellent books. He has constantly strengthened my faith and brought me back to a life of repentance. Despite all this, I’ve been slow to grow in godliness and knowledge of the scriptures. There have been so many days without real prayer, and so many days without any return to my Savior. When I consider how short this life is, I wish that I had made better use of God’s grace toward me.
God is patient, as the scriptures say he is “a God merciful and gracious, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.” (Exodus 34:6) His patience is aimed at securing our repentance. (2 Peter 3:9) Even our repentance is a gift that God works in our hearts. (Acts 11:18; 2 Timothy 2:25) So, I’m reminded that Jesus Christ came to save sinners. His cross has taken away my sin and his righteousness now stands in my place. God accepts me, even though I am so slow to obey.
I’ve now resolved to make better use of the time that remains. Even though I’ve floundered for 10 years, I’m asking God to make my remaining 50 years (Lord willing) more fruitful. By his grace I hope to make the best use of every opportunity. I’ve prayed that God would use my failings to show the glory of his patience.
Friends, I’m writing this letter to encourage you. Maybe you share my struggles and haven’t made the best use of all the opportunities God has given you. Remember God’s patience and seek fresh help to change. Make time to be alone with God and pray, make confession, and seek grace. He is compassionate and knows our weakness.
Ephesians 5:15-16 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. (ESV)
Sermon: The Gospel & Serving Others
Text: Mark 10:32-44
Sunday, January 18, 2009
In this section of Mark’s Gospel, we see Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem and to the cross. Mark records three times how Jesus predicted his own death, once in chapter 8, once in chapter 9 and a third time in our text in chapter 10. Each time, the disciples fail to understand. Each time, Jesus responds to their wrong ideas by teaching about discipleship. I’ll start reading at 10:32, but I’ll be dealing mainly with verse v. 42 – 45.
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- Sermon: The Spirit and The Mission
- Sermon: God’s Passion For The Lost
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