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My Advice for Ministry Staff Members
Over the last few years, I have had the privilege of spending time with a number of church staff members in the places where I have been preaching. This is always a great joy for me. More than eighteen years of my life and ministry were spent as a staff member. Tammy and I were…
Christians You Should Know: George Müller
“I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.” –...
Four Motivations for Obedience by Dr. Charles Keen
Four Motivations for Obedience As we study the Scriptures, we note an ascending order of motivations behind obedience. Our motive for obedience escalates as our...
Christians You Should Know: William Booth
“Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may...
A Personal Word About My Dad and Our Home Church
For the last thirty-three years my dad has faithfully served as the pastor of Cranberry Baptist Church in Beckley, West Virginia. He and my mother...
Christians You Should Know: Anna and Susan Warner
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”...
The Growth of a Sermon
A preacher’s sermon should simply be an organized expression of a biblical message. The right kind of preaching will not be rooted in a man’s...
Christians You Should Know: Charles Wesley
“Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things...
Christians You Should Know: Peter Marshall
“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little...
60 Day Prayer Plan by Pastor Steve Rebert
Not long ago, it was my privilege to preach at a revival meeting in Winchester, VA. From the very first service, it was evident that...
Christians You Should Know: Amy Carmichael
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.” – Luke 1:37 A Snapshot of the Life of Amy Carmichael: Born: Dec. 16, 1867 - Millisle, Northern Ireland...
Moody’s Great Impact Upon My Life by Bob Crichton
”For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”...
God’s Timing and the Next Step
Eight years ago God began stirring in my heart about the evangelistic work He has now given us to do. The Holy Spirit led in...
7 Reminders for Ministry Workers
Do you remember why you first got into the Lord's work? In the early days of our Christian service there was a beautiful humility and...
Christians You Should Know: Adoniram Judson
"That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what...
Seven Steps for Seniors by Mark Fizer
Each year thousands of High School students graduate and begin to take the next step on their journey. I always enjoy speaking to graduating seniors...
Christians You Should Know: Frances Ridley Havergal
"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your...
