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Supporting Church Planters in America

Giving Church Planters a Boost Helps Them Get Momentum Going

Jim Townsley

April 05, 2013

Missions is church planting. Whether a man starts a church in America or overseas the goal is the same; start local New Testament Baptist Churches. Missions should begin at the local church and spread to the neighboring communities, throughout the state, then all of America, and finally to all the world in the regions beyond.

Church Planting, Giving, Missions

Jesus Is the Master Encourager

Finding Encouragement in the Word of God

Mike Ray

April 04, 2013

The greatest tool in the devil’s arsenal is discouragement. It makes us let down the shield of faith. Disappointment leads to discouragement which leads to disqualification. Moses had it and hit the rock twice, thus losing his opportunity to enter the Promised Land. Mrs. Job had it and became bitter. Naomi changed her name to Marah because of it.

Christian Living, Encouragement

History of Revivals

An Interview with Dr. Rick Flanders

Dr. Rick Flanders

April 03, 2013

The best way to define revival is biblically. Oftentimes we get off on the wrong foot by defining revivals by history. We learn about revival from the Bible, but history simply illustrates Bible truths about revival. Revival is God bringing His people back to spiritual health.

Christian Living, Interview, Revival

The Positive Preacher

Thanksgiving Should Be a Way of Life

Paul Schwanke

April 02, 2013

The Corinthian church was in desperate need of preaching. Every chapter seems to open one more sore, one more conflict in need of healing—troubles the church members often did not recognize.

Christian Living, Encouragement, Gratefulness, Pastoral Leadership

You Pick 5

15 Ways to Be an Encourager

Dr. Paul Chappell

April 01, 2013

Some of the most impressionable memories are those of personal encouragement. Most of us can easily remember timely words or actions of encouragement that took place even years ago.

Christian Living, Encouragement, Leadership

God’s GPS

Finding Direction in a Life Full of Choices

Terrie Chappell

March 29, 2013

Have you ever felt so bombarded with choices that you didn’t have the clarity to even think? A few years ago, I had the opportunity to travel with my husband to New Jersey. Some dear friends picked us up from the airport, and we had an enjoyable dinner together followed by dessert at their home.

Bible, Holy Spirit, Ladies Ministry

Being Excited about the Things of God

Don’t Forget the Joy of Serving God

Stephen Benefield

March 29, 2013

One of my favorite things about serving the Lord as a missionary in a country that does not have a Christian heritage is that virtually everything in the Bible is new to the people. Sadly, many Christians who grew up with the Bible eventually get bored with the Bible. I don’t think it has to be that way, but oftentimes it is.

Attitude, Christian Living, Service

Abide, Appear, Ashamed

3 Words from 1 John 2:28

Gordon Conner

March 28, 2013

These are affectionate words—little children. I know we like to think we are all “grown up” but sometimes we need to be reminded that God sees us as His children—precious and loved by Him. However, our position as God’s children doesn’t give us permission to remain immature in the faith.

Christian Living, Spiritual Growth

4 Benefits of the Resurrection

4 Reasons the Believer Should Rejoice about the Empty Tomb

Kurt Skelly

March 27, 2013

The Resurrection validated the claims of Jesus and provided ultimate credibility to His person. Because the Resurrection offers such proof, we can believe His message; moreover, we can belong to the Master (i.e. we can take Him at His simple word and be saved!).

Christian Living, Easter, Resurrection

A Hidden Message in Jesus’ Genealogy

You Are Important in God’s Work