Arthur’s messages during our Restoring Leaders conference have really challenged me and lifted my thinking. He is possibly the single most powerful Bible teacher in our generation (yes, I know I have said something superlative there and I have considered my thoughts and words carefully). Something he said several times was this: we have toContinue reading “The Mandate for a Grace Filled, Guilt Free, New Testament Church”
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Dave Duell’s Heart and Message
This is in preparation for Dave Duell preaching at Tree of Life Church (in less than 24 hours!). It is an article from his website where he outlines his “life message”: “The concept of an angry God has so permeated the Church that when someone has the audacity to challenge the accepted perceptions, it soundsContinue reading “Dave Duell’s Heart and Message”
Romans 2.13
(For not the hearers of the law [are] just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified. This is a verse that without paying careful attention to context and to systematic theology is one that you could easily take to mean the exact opposite of what Paul actually means. Paul is talkingContinue reading “Romans 2.13”
Romans 1.16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. This is one of my favourite verses ever. Everyone should memorize this verse in my opinion, it is so powerful. It isContinue reading “Romans 1.16”
Romans 1.15
So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. I want to show you this verse in a couple of other translations before I dig into it: So I am eager to come to you in Rome, too, to preach the Good News.Continue reading “Romans 1.15”
Romans 1.11
For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; Here is a question for you: do you long to see the church? I mean do you long to be with the crowd of Christians, worshipping Jesus, living with the church, helping themContinue reading “Romans 1.11”
BBC highlights squeeze on Christian street preachers
BBC highlights squeeze on Christian street preachers There have been several cases where Christian street preachers have encountered problems with the police. Listen to the full programme Christians shouldn’t keep faith private, says Brown (10 August 2009) Gay activist welcomes Lords free speech win (23 July 2009) Lords back free speech shield in ‘gay hate’Continue reading “BBC highlights squeeze on Christian street preachers”
Romans 1.8
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. If you were asked right now to pray for your church or to pray for another church or Christian that you know, what would be your opening sentence? What would you start with? IfContinue reading “Romans 1.8”
Wonderful News Day 4…
Day Four… We had 17 adults (give or take one or two either way – counting is difficult while preaching) and it was a glorious service. We had a lady who used to be in the youth group I led many years ago come and lead worship and it was absolutely beautiful. The presence ofContinue reading “Wonderful News Day 4…”
Wonderful News Healing Crusade Evening Two
No sermon sorry – that old wonder of technical difficulties! Only 8 adults, mostly new people – all Christians. Then had one person come in off the street, he was sitting outside drinking and I invited him in, and I preached the gospel to him as if that was my intended message to all theContinue reading “Wonderful News Healing Crusade Evening Two”
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