Thoughts on “Ministry” and the Call to Preach I believe in ministry! I believe that every believer is spiritually gifted to serve in the ministry of the local church as taught in Romans 12 and I Corinthians 12. I also believe that God gives some men as specific leaders in the work of the ministry…
This has been one great week! I am preaching revival services here at Southeast Baptist Tabernacle in Indianapolis IN. It has been a full week. The church has served a full meal every evening at 6; we have had a revival service at 7; and immediately following that the youth pastor and summer interns have…
The gift of the evangelist is most likely not for today! You have heard that haven’t you? It is taught in some Bible colleges and believed by more than a few pastors and denominational leaders. A friend of mine wrote recently that his former pastor told him that evangelists are like apostles in that their…
James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain. All of us have ample occasions to observe our words and the words of those around us. Especially our own words. Are you that way? This verse always convicts…
The importance of the local church cannot be understated. “Jesus died for the church,” we are told in the Bible. “The gates of hell will not prevail against the church,” Jesus said. The church is as old as the ministry of Jesus Himself and is a vital part of any believer’s success as well…
Dear Friends, Pastors, and Prayer Partners: I have recently returned from seven weeks in Asia. God has given me the opportunity to share the gospel in one of the neediest 10/40 countries in the world. I can humbly report that hundreds of teens, and dozens of adults, responded to the gospel. Hindus, Muslims, and nominal “Christians” put…
I have no idea how many times I have preached from the writings of James! It is a revival book and a powerful one at that. They needed to return to obedience (to do the Word and not just hear it); they needed to deal with the way they were treating people (to have respect…
Dear Friends: This year has certainly not transpired in the way I had planned. My schedule had me at a youth conference and a family revival in Columbia, MO, both of which I had to cancel because of the home-going of my dear father-in-law. I am thankful that he is with our Savior and that…
I love the book of Philippians. Christ. In. A. Man. In his book, Paul certainly illustrates what living the Galatians 2:20 life looks like. It is a life of purpose: For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain (1:21). It is a life of pleasure: Fulfill ye my joy, that ye…
This time of the year is a special time for me to stop and think and reflect. Over the last few days, I have especially been thankful for the men who have had the greatest influences in my life and ministry. While there are many, six are quite prominent. Here they are, listed in the…
