Evangelism Empowered: Ingredients of Effective Evangelism
Mark Batory
It is clear from the book of Acts that it as their final yielding to God as true disciples and His filling of them with His Holy Spirit that allowed them to go forth obediently as His witnesses.
Evangelism Failed: Causes of Ineffectual Evangelism
Mark Batory
Although the disciples responded immediately to Jesus’ call and followed him, the gospel of Mark records that the disciples: questioned Christ’s authority and leadership (8:31–33; 5:35–43) doubted Christ’s ability to protect and provide (4:35–40; 6:35–52; 8:1–21) suffered spiritual dullness (5:24–34) experienced the power and joy of their calling (6:7–14) experienced reality of the price of their […]
Evangelism Initiated: Jesus’ Charge to His Disciples
Mark Batory
The key to effective gospel ministry today is not a total church “makeover” or a new marketing strategy, but evangelistic action of true disciples of Jesus Christ. A true disciple is involved in active personal evangelism: the continuous effort of pursuing opportunities to tell others of Jesus Christ.
Help for the Helpless
Pastor Hamilton
We start off this year with a great reason to remember that God is all-powerful and merciful and worthy of our praise! David sang, “As for me, I am poor and needy, but the Lord takes thought for me. You are my deliverer; do not delay, O my God” (Ps 40:13). God the Son helps the […]
Saul’s Arrest
Pastor Hamilton
Saul, on his way to arrest followers of Jesus Christ, was arrested by Jesus Christ and became His follower.
I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go
Pastor Hamilton
The work in Samaria was thriving. The gospel was being given to and received in several villages. But in his sovereign will, the Lord gave orders to leave all this.
And the Work Goes On
Pastor Hamilton
As one of the men the church had appointed to service (6:5) passes off the scene, another steps in to take his place and the work goes on. The plan (1:8) was still in effect.
Portrait of a Martyr, part 1
Pastor Hamilton
Great men are not those who receive honor by dignitaries or who accomplish historical feats in life. Truly great people are humble servants who do not count their lives dear unto themselves.
Eliminating Distractions
Pastor Hamilton
A church moves forward as each member sees their opportunity to serve Christ and does so with a humble faithfulness. Taking care of the widows was not unimportant, but it could be used by the enemy to pull the apostles away from what they were told to do— “be my witnesses in all Judea and […]
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