Bible Verses on Evangelism

Bible Verses on Evangelism

We often worry about a lack of growth in the church. We wonder why there are so many empty seats or why this or that family stopped coming. But wondering often seems to be all we do. Instead of just wondering, though, maybe we need to take it upon ourselves...

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Do You Deserve Salvation?

Do you deserve salvation?

Wow! What a title! What a question! But in short, the answer is a resounding “No.” Or is it… The short answer is no, we don’t deserve salvation. We are all sinners in need of the Savior. The answer is also no because: We are sinners In the first chapter...

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How to Show Grace to Other People

How to show grace to other people

“Grace” is a word that’s thrown around a lot in the religious world. Maybe people think about how God’s grace gives them power to do what they are unable to do on their own. Or perhaps they remember how the grace of God gives them what they don’t deserve to...

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What is the Great Commission?

What is the Great Commission?

The Great Commission is the term given to the command that Jesus gave to His disciples just before He ascended to heaven. We find this in Matthew 28:19-20, where Jesus said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of...

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How to Make New Church Members Feel Welcome

How to Make New Church Members Feel Welcome

When a church adds new members, it’s a very special time. The church is adding to its body, and the new members have a new family. Sometimes, especially if a church is large, it can be challenging for new members to connect and feel like they belong. So what can...

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The 9 Spiritual Gifts Explained

The 9 Spiritual Gifts Explained

There seems to be lots of different information about spiritual gifts in the Christian world, so it can be confusing, especially if some of the ideas conflict. We’ll explore spiritual gifts and their purposes in this article. But before we get started, I highly recommend that you read 1 Corinthians...

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Taking Jesus to Work With You

Taking Jesus to work with you

Years ago as part of a discipleship class I was taking, I read a book (don’t remember the name) that used the analogy of how we like to keep Jesus close to home. He said we have no trouble saying prayers before mealtime at home or while lying in bed...

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