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The Uninvited Guest (Part 2 of a Series)

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Having Begun in the Spirit

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A Better Way Than Condemning

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The Purpose and Power of Prayer

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Theology

Theology

The Divinity of Jesus & 5 Reasons it Matters

In the past many months I've been preaching through the Gospel of John. Every time we give fresh attention to the Bible we see things…
Theology

The Sovereignty of Satan?—Making Sense of John 12:31

Introduction When I was in Bible College, it was a common occurrence to engage in all-night debates about the sovereignty of God versus the free…
Theology

Understanding Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today

“Speaking in tongues is demonic.” “Speaking in tongues is the evidence of Spirit baptism.” “The gift of prophecy ceased in the life of the church…
Theology
7 Reasons Jesus had to Die
Theology
Thoughts on the Atoning Sacrifice of Christ
Christian Living
A Reminder of Grace on a Sunny Day
Theology
Assessing Strange Fire
Theology
3 Reasons Dispensationalism has Lost Appeal for Young Leaders
Theology
Sola Fide: Clarifying the Role of Faith in the Gift of Salvation

Culture

Culture

The Link: The Bible Project, Brexit, Reality of Heaven & More

"The Bible Project & Their Influences"– Food Trucks in Babylon Podcast"Patrick and Todd sit down with the creators of The Bible Project (Tim Mackie and…
Culture

Immigration Lessons from the Gibeonites

Jeff Jackson will be leading a workshop at the 2017 CCCM Pastors and Leaders Conference, June 26-29. The Bible is full of admonitions for God’s…
Culture

Church Van E06-Tony Clark Part 3

Hosts Riley Taylor and Jarryd Bryant team up to interview special guests as they drive in a church van! Enjoy a blend of laughs, topics…
Culture
Pray for Florida
Culture
The Link: Progressive Christianity, Mental Health, the Death of God & More
Culture
The Link: Parenting in a Pandemic, Gospel and Ethnic Unity, Religious Liberty & More
Culture
Israel at 70: Lessons for the Church Part 2
Culture
A Film Review: “Annihilation”
Culture
Hope Through the Flame: Facing the Southern California Fires

The Gospel

Gospel

Isaiah 41: Easter and the World

As Easter approaches, it makes me consider the way people think about Jesus in the world I live in. I live in Cork, Ireland. Ireland…
Gospel

The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World

A Grand Vision There are only a few places in the Bible that present us with a vision of the throne room of God. These…
Gospel

How the Gospel Heals Shame

Shame is an experience common to every person on the planet. Charles Darwin, in classic materialist fashion, defined shame primarily in terms of its physical…
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The Man Of War
Gospel
The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters
Gospel
What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1
Gospel
Advent: The Son
Gospel
The Real Meaning of Palm Sunday
Gospel
Meditations on Good Friday

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Ministry & Leadership

Quickly building websites for Churches

Free? Yes, building a free website for your church is quite simple. So, dismiss the argument that you are a luddite and brush the dust…
Ministry & Leadership

Further Thoughts on Women in Ministry

In a recent episode of "Things That Matter," Josh Turansky and I discussed the role of women in the ministry. I want to come back…
Ministry & Leadership

The Success of Succession: When Church Leaders Are Pressed to Compromise

When Protestants broke with Rome in the 15th Century, Rome countered the Protestant departure with a claim to Apostolic succession: "Look," they said, "Our leaders…
Ministry & Leadership
Four Revolutionary Ideas For a Revolutionary Church
Ministry & Leadership
What Does It Mean to Teach “the Whole Counsel of God”?
Ministry & Leadership
Eight Reasons Why We Need Shepherds
Ministry & Leadership
Introducing Cultivate: A Church Planter Training Program
Ministry & Leadership
Overcoming Moralism In The Church
Ministry & Leadership
The Dangers of Consumer-driven Ministry

Discipleship

Discipleship

Quiet Time in a Garbage Dump

I dropped the kids off at school in the nick of time, as usual. Looking at the clock, I realized I had a hour-and-a-half to…
Discipleship

Communion Is a Family Affair

Do you remember the first time you took communion? I remember pretending to close my eyes and secretly watching everyone around me. I had no…
Discipleship

When God has a Plan

My family and I recently returned from a medical mission trip to Haiti. We met a special person who changed our lives. His name was…
Discipleship
Does Love-Fueled Ministry Exist?
Discipleship
Five Points on Our Need for Community
Discipleship
Worship Leader Q/A: What Does Worship Ministry Look Like Today in the Church?
Christian Living
The Holy Spirit & Intentionality in Discipleship
Christian Living
Partaking of God’s Word but Spiritually Starving: The Criticality of Meditation
Discipleship
Vocation and Calling According to the Reformers

Christian Living

Bible Study

When Grace Is Forsaken: The Tragedy of a Deserted Gospel (Part 2 Of 4)

This is the second article of a series. Click here to read the first article. On the night of January 13, 2012, the luxury cruise…
Christian Living

Travel: Good for the Soul?

Originally published in James Travis’ blog on July 29, 2023.   Living in Bahrain means that travel is an accepted part of life. We travel…
Christian Living

Comforting Words to Share

This life will have unavoidable pain, sorrow and grief. In light of this universal truth, it is an interesting philosophical, ethical, moral, and existential matter…
Christian Living
When God Has Another Plan
Christian Living
How to Share Your Testimony in an Evangelistic Encounter
Christian Living
How Christians Can Bring Positive Change to America
Christian Living
4 Ideas for Family Ministry in Your Church
Christian Living
How Do You Measure The Success Of A Worship Service?
Christian Living
Things to Remember About Mental Health