Phases of Effective Ministry
An effective church will always be birthing new ministries and at the same time reproducing itself around the world. That's what the early church did, and this lesson teaches you why they were so successful.
Missionary Memoirs
Paul's missionary journeys often resulted in opposition--whether it was from government officials, townspeople, or nature itself. But Paul was less concerned about his trials and more concerned about how great his God is. What's your concern?
The Message
God tells us that "from out of the heart a man speaks." Every time Paul opened his mouth, the gospel came pouring out. Rehearse the message of the gospel in this lesson.
Wrestling Rasputins
One of Satan's strategies is to dilute the Gospel just enough so that it loses its transforming power. Sharing about God's love and neglecting to discuss God's wrath dilutes the gospel.
Glory to God...Alone!
Jesus spoke about Hell almost twice as much as He spoke about Heaven. Maybe we would talk about it a lot more, too, if we took Christ's words seriously.
The Answer Came Knocking
Sometimes expecting the worst may prevent us from experiencing God's best. In this message Stephen reminds us why our faith in God should be a little more optimistic.
The Antioch Example
What does grace look like? It looks like people coming to faith; people praying; people giving to help others; people accepting others, regardless of color or national origin. Have you seen grace in action lately?
The Church That Changed
What's the difference between your personal convictions and God's commands? Stephen reminds us in this message that being fully in God's will requires learning the difference.
The Drama of Change
Did you know that when speaking of God, there are two words you can't use in the same sentence? ('No' and 'Lord') He is either Lord of your life, or He isn't!
The Making of a Pearl
Just when you'd expect an elderly Nehemiah to sink into a rocking chair and call it quits on his difficult ministry, he instead thrusts himself even more into the consuming endeavor. His example is a convicting one to every believer who thinks it is okay to retire from God’s work.