• Evangelism

    Working With Jell-O 

    Published on 02-18-2012 09:25 AM  Number of Views: 276 
    1. Categories:
    2. Liberalism,
    3. Sharing the Gospel,
    4. Evangelism

    By Tom Wacaster

    Senator John Boehner used this analogy some months back when referring to attempts to "negotiate" with the President and his staff in matters concerning the economy, taxes, and balancing the budget. More precisely the Speaker of the House pointed out, "Dealing with them the last couple months has been like dealing with Jell-o," Boehner said. "Some days it's firmer than others. Sometimes it's like they've left it out over night." I have ...
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    An Aged Preacher - "Seeking an Answer" 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 01-23-2012 04:09 PM  Number of Views: 201 
    1. Categories:
    2. Preaching the Word,
    3. Christianity,
    4. Sharing the Gospel,
    5. Evangelism

    Baptisms and burials, over a lifetime the preacher performed a great number of these. From Genesis to Revelation, his words carefully uttered the precepts of God. His hair was once full and his face youthfully smooth. Now the hair sports only grey and wrinkles outline his face. God called him through the gospel and the preacher answered. He knows spiritual peace as every day brings him closer to his Heavenly Father. Yet, the preacher seeks answers. How long will he be able to continue preaching? ...
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    The Seeking Preacher - "Seeking a Congregation" 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 01-23-2012 08:19 AM  Number of Views: 258 
    1. Categories:
    2. Preaching the Word,
    3. Christianity,
    4. Sharing the Gospel,
    5. Evangelism

    “Seeking a preacher” appears to be a one sided affair. A congregation shuffles through some resumes, does a few interviews, allows a preacher to bring a few messages, and then they take their pick of who they want in the pulpit. But reality begs to differ. While a preacher may not put out ads “Seeking a congregation”, he does choose where he will preach. A great number of preachers receive interest from congregations, only to tell them, “No thank you”. Some preachers take proactive steps ...
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    Replacing a Preacher - "Seeking a Preacher" 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 01-19-2012 11:41 PM  Number of Views: 248 
    1. Categories:
    2. Preaching the Word,
    3. Christianity,
    4. Sharing the Gospel,
    5. Evangelism

    The preacher shares his final words, steps down from the pulpit for the last time, and after gathering his things leaves the building for good. Preachers come and go, often more frequently than they should. The Church moves forward with or without a regular preacher, because the ability to worship God does not rely upon the presence of any particular man. Yet, this does not dismiss the wisdom of having a local preacher. A sound preacher blesses a congregation in many ways a typical member does ...
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    Becoming a Preacher - "Seeking to make a Difference" 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 01-18-2012 02:07 PM  Number of Views: 274 
    1. Categories:
    2. Preaching the Word,
    3. Christianity,
    4. Sharing the Gospel,
    5. Evangelism

    As a boy, the opportunity existed for me to learn how to preach. The congregation I attended held classes specifically for men and boys to develop themselves and prepare to share the Word of God with the world. I can remember providing a short lesson at one point and more than likely I gave more, though I do not recall them. After that time, preaching sort of left my mind. It was not until the age of thirty-two that I sought out the opportunity to preach again. My family and I attended a congregation ...
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    Raising a Preacher - "Seeking the future" 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 01-17-2012 06:32 PM  Number of Views: 166 
    1. Categories:
    2. Preaching the Word,
    3. Christianity,
    4. Sharing the Gospel,
    5. Evangelism

    Every mother and father dreams of the future for their son or daughter. Of course, the son or daughter also does some dreaming of their own. As they grow their visions evolve. Even as adults, we understand about a change of passion. However, a love of God should always remain through every age. Yes, there is a difference between boys and girls and the expectation God established for them. Boys growing to fulfill their purpose turn into leaders. They lead their families. They lead in the ...
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    Wash Yourselves: Reprove the Ruthless (4 of 6) 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 12-20-2011 04:54 PM  Number of Views: 246 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Thus Saith the Lord,
    4. Old Testament,
    5. Preaching the Word,
    6. Obedience,
    7. Christianity,
    8. Sharing the Gospel,
    9. Sin,
    10. Authority of the Scriptures,
    11. Evangelism

    Why “reprove the ruthless”? God’s inspired words to Isaiah in Isaiah 1:16-17 are words that are part of patterns of direction to correct the behavior of wicked Judah. There are many scriptural examples devoted to enabling the ruthless to repent. The patterns and examples of God’s Word are needed to strengthen the community of men in a walk of godliness. Jesus is queried by a Pharisee lawyer in Matthew 22:34-39:

    “Teacher which is the great commandment in the law.” Jesus replies: “Thou
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    Can We Grow? 

    Published on 07-11-2011 03:01 PM  Number of Views: 665 
    1. Categories:
    2. Sharing the Gospel,
    3. Evangelism

    by Tom Wacaster
    Discussing church growth is as relevant today as it was 20 years ago, or even 2,000 years ago. Peter admonished us, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18). If individual Christians grow as they should, it is not unreasonable to expect churches of which they are a part to grow as well. If not why not? Admittedly churches are not growing at the same pace as that which was experienced ...
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