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Does Freedom of Religion Mean We Shouldn’t Talk about Religion?

October 26, 2011 in Christian living, evangelism, God's Way for Our Lives, preaching, Teaching with 0 Comments

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Have you ever read “The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom” written by Thomas Jefferson? Many believe it is the basis for the freedom of religion clause in our Constitution’s Bill of Rights. Amazingly, some have used this notion of freedom of religion to mean that none of us should actually talk about what we believe. Our modern pluralistic society asserts that the only real sin is to discuss, debate, or argue about any point of religion. Amazingly, if Jefferson were to hear that being fostered in the name of his Statute, I believe he would roll over in his grave.

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The Power of Words: A Video Parable

April 21, 2011 in evangelism, God's Way for Our Congregations, God's Way for Our Lives, preaching, Teaching with 2 Comments

Okay we’ll try posting this again. Sorry for the misfire for everyone who already tried to look at this.

As someone commented on the YouTube page, it is a shame something this good is being used to market a marketing company. But then, perhaps they are a marketing company because they know how to come up with something this good.

I just couldn’t help but wonder if the way we spoke the Gospel might not change the way folks hear the gospel sometimes. What do you think? Click the following link to add your input: Post a comment.

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Preaching in St. Louis

September 10, 2010 in Gospel Meeting, preaching with 0 Comments

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photo by Randall's Photography

Hello friends and subscribers,

First, I want to thank you so much for being part of this blog. I hope you are being built up as we learn about God’s way and how it works.

Second, I would love to meet you face-to-face. This week provides a great opportunity for me to meet folks who want to serve God in a place I’ve never been before. Starting Sunday (September 12), I will be preaching a series of lessons on prayer for the Kirkwood Church of Christ in St. Louis, Missouri. If you are in the area, I would love to meet you. Further, I believe these lessons will be beneficial and edifying for you.

I will be conducting two series on prayer and I invite you to both or to any of the individual lessons you can attend.

Plugged In: High Voltage Prayer

Sept. 12, 9:30 AM:      The Power Who Hears Our Praying
Sept. 12, 10:20 AM:   Prayer: Empowering God’s Warriors
Sept. 12, 6:00 PM:      The Dynamic Duo: Prayer and Bible Study
Sept. 13, 7:30 PM:      The Plugged In Saint
Sept. 14, 7:30 PM:      The Plugged In Family
Sept. 15, 7:30 PM:      The Plugged In Congregation
Sept. 16, 7:30 PM:      Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayers?
Sept. 17, 7:30 PM:      The Kinds of Prayer: A Sermon in Prayer and Song

Praying Like the Psalmists

Sept. 13, 10:00 AM:    Believing in the God of the Psalmists
Sept. 14, 10:00 AM:    Seeing Ourselves as the Psalmists Did
Sept. 15, 10:00 AM:    The Goal of the Psalmists’ Praying”
Sept. 16, 10:00 AM:    Rigorously Honest and Candid
Sept. 17, 10:00 AM:    Praying Creatively

If you are able to attend, I am sure you will be warmly welcomed. You can find directions here.

Have a great week.

Preaching in Manhattan

January 22, 2010 in Christian living, God's Way for Our Lives, Overcoming Sin, preaching with 4 Comments

Hostelling International Preaching in ManhattanSorry for not getting to the usual posts yesterday and today. I’m in New York for the very first time. I’m having a blast, getting to see some things I’ve never seen. We’re on our way to the Statue of Liberty today, as well as the Empire State Building, and Ground Zero. However, this is not really a vacation trip. I’m here to work with the Upper West Manhattan church on Saturday and Sunday.

If you live in the area, I’d love to meet you face to face.

The series is entitled: “Living Righteously–How Can I, Really?”

The schedule is:

Saturday, January 23

10AM–Sold Into Bondage

11 AM–Legalist or Love of God

1 PM–Where Do I Draw the Line?

Sunday, January 24

10:30 AM–Only One Thing is Necessary

11:30 AM–Counting the Cost

The Upper West Manhattan church meets at:

Hostelling International

891 Amsterdam Ave @ 103rd St.
Upper West Side
New York, NY 10025

Looking forward to meeting you.

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