Tag Archives: Gospel

More interested in helping people than evangelizing

Posted on August 19, 2017 by He stirs up the people...

Nobody minds when you help people. But all of hell objects when you proclaim the Name of Jesus. Continue reading →

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You never know how God is going to work

Posted on February 6, 2017 by He stirs up the people...

The other night I shared a quote from Matt Chandler, pastor of the Village Church in Texas.  He said the preacher is not responsible for the response of the hearer, but only responsible to God for preaching the truth of … Continue reading →

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Supply and demand – patio furniture sale in October

Posted on September 24, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

We act as if we will find people more receptive to a discounted, perverted, false gospel that says all people should be loved and celebrated just as they are with no need to change. Continue reading →

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If you are going the way of your culture, you’re probably headed the wrong way.

Posted on June 14, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

This morning I was struck by a reading from Galatians.  God had previously revealed to Peter and Paul that Christ came to offer salvation to all people, Jews and Gentiles.  Not all of the old Jewish guard understood this yet, … Continue reading →

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Shark Teeth are right there

Posted on May 25, 2016 by He stirs up the people...

    Yesterday I found a shark tooth at Myrtle Beach.  That’s not big news to the Decker family who is vacationing a couple hours north of us.  They posted on Facebook that they have found hundreds in the last few … Continue reading →

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What if everyone in the church was like you?

Posted on September 28, 2015 by He stirs up the people...

Yesterday my wife Diane took some time in worship to share about Operation Christmas Child.  OCC is a project of Samaritan’s Purse.  Shoeboxes are filled with gifts by local churches and sent to warehouses throughout the United States.  In these … Continue reading →

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Selfies, Selfie Sticks, and the Gospel – change

Posted on June 20, 2015 by He stirs up the people...

the church that Jesus began has never been about appealing to the masses and to the world around them…. until the American church today Continue reading →

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MSNBC, Fox News, Ebola, Jesus, and truth

Posted on October 18, 2014 by He stirs up the people...

In America, we have become experts at “spinning” things.   And by spinning, I mean we twist and contort facts to support/meet our objectives or perspectives.  The other night I was flipping the channel between MSNBC and Fox News.  They were … Continue reading →

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When you assume it makes…

Posted on October 17, 2014 by He stirs up the people...

You know the old saying.  This morning there was a message on the answering machine at the church and as I listened it was clear that this was the typical call from someone who needed a utility bill paid.  I … Continue reading →

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Tony Stewart: responsibility in our society

Posted on September 25, 2014 by He stirs up the people...

While I’m not a huge NASCAR fan, I have been to a race and know some of the personalities.  I was at a race about 10 years ago in Martinsville when Tony Stewart lost a tire on the track.  Most … Continue reading →

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