Dual Engagement: Evangelism and Discipleship at the Same Time
If evangelism is just a check-the-box insurance policy paid for with the simple verbalization of a brief prayer, then calling those same people to costly, lifelong obedience in Christ in the days ahead will be a nearly impossible task.
The Church in the World as Resident Aliens
The church is the place of belonging for resident aliens—and it offers a hopeful model for how to live and work in the place between heaven and earth.
An Enforced Sabbath
As life continues to reopen and return to our new normal, it would be good to consider what lessons we have learned in this abbreviated but enforced sabbath.
Racial Unity and the Church (Panel Discussion)
Facing injustice is a part of the humble posture that prepares the way for awakening.
Healthy Ways to Grow in Spiritual Gifts
Jack Deere shares healthy ways that a church can grow in the spiritual gifts.
Bible Verses, Quotes, and Collects for Ascension Day
Bible Verses on the Ascension (NIV)
When you ascended on high, you took many captives; you received gifts from people, even from the rebellious— that...
Apostles’ Creed Sermon: I Believe in Jesus Christ, Who on the Third Day Rose...
Any Sunday, and Easter Sunday especially, is the most apt opportunity to preach the risen Jesus Christ, and to offer the opportunity for hearers to respond.
Apostles’ Creed Sermon: I Believe in Jesus Christ, His Only Son
Jesus is the anointed one who saves us from our sins precisely because he is the only-begotten son—and as such—is our Lord
Apostles’ Creed Sermon: I Believe in God, the Father
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One of the biggest obstacles to people in coming to faith these days is the seeming gap that exists between science and the Bible....
Can There Be Real Methodism without Class Meetings?
Some churches focus on evangelism at the expense of discipleship by seeking to win converts instead of making disciples.