Insert into your sermon a short (4-6 minutes) explanation of the main truths about who Jesus is and what he has done, along with an exhortation to repent and believe.
We hear a lot about church growth from Americans. From Saddleback to Willow Creek and beyond, church growth has been one of the hot topics this decade. Having returned from a visit to the Together for the Gospel conference in Louisville, Kentucky, I think I’ve worked out their secret.
An interview style recording by Kel Richards, covering some of the basic questions non-Christians ask. Issues such as "Why do people suffer?" and "What about evolution?" are specifically addressed. Length: approx. 18 minutes. Audio format CD (not available in MP3 format).
Mark Thompson’s excellent recent article, ‘What is the gospel?’, got me thinking along a number of different tracks. It stimulated me to ponder the relationship between the lordship of the risen Jesus and his saving work. It reminded me how common it has been in Christian history for people to confuse
This article continues on from How to train Bible study leaders: Who should we train? In this article, we are focusing on leading a Bible study, but training in the biblical sense always involves the whole of the Christian life. That is, training is a 'total
Now that my kids are all grown up, it’s hard to say exactly which ages and stages I enjoyed most as a parent. There were different things to enjoy all the way through. And there still are, of course, now that they are adults.
A collection of 60 reflections from Phillip Jensen on living life "by God's word". (Hardback)
If you’ve preached more than, say, a dozen sermons you’ve certainly experienced mental fog. This phenomenon can cause you to panic in the pulpit, and in your panic you can make your sermon much worse.
Kim Hawtrey, evangelist and author, has put together this clear and helpful 'pocket' outline of what it means to be a Christian and how to become one—faithfully translated into French. The Gospel is presented both through text and through a visual representation of the Bible's big story. The tract also includes concise answers to common questions, including "Is the Bible trust-worthy?"; "Is Christianity the only way to God?
Richard Sweatman ponders the perfect number for the spiritual growth of growth groups.