Read Matt 11:28-30. 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden […]
10 Things Every Church Planter Should Know
Great article by Pastor Jason Johnson of Woodlands Point Community Church. 1 – If you preach the Gospel people will come, and people will leave. Many think, “If I preach it, they will come”. Yes, some will come, but some will leave as well. There is in inherent offensive to the Gospel, in particular its […]
Billy Graham site removes Mormon ‘cult’ reference after Romney meeting
Surprising change of stance by Billy Graham today on CNN. By Eric Marrapodi, CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor (CNN) – Shortly after Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney enjoyed cookies and soft drinks with the Rev. Billy Graham and his son Franklin Graham on Thursday at the elder Graham’s mountaintop retreat, a reference to Mormonism as a […]
Matthew 10 – Fear the Lord, Not Man (pt3 of 3)
This relates with the second half of v28– 28 …Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Three times in this chapter, Jesus tells us, don’t be afraid. But one time here, Jesus says, be afraid. There is a positive kind of fear. Be afraid of the one […]
Matthew 10 – Fear the Lord, Not Man (pt2 of 3)
How many times does Jesus say, do not be afraid, in this chapter? 3 times. First, in v26– 26 “So do not be afraid of them. There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. Second, v28– 28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the […]
Matthew 10 – Fear the Lord, Not Man (pt1 of 3)
Last week we talked about faith from Matthew 9 and we didn’t spend a whole lot of time looking at the end of the chapter when Jesus looks at the crowds and he had compassion on them and he said, the harvest is plentiful, there are souls that are ripe for harvest, people who are […]