February 2012
5 posts
Preach It! →
An encouraging word for pastors and leaders who have been under pressure to stay away from the political arena.
A Pastor’s Rebuttal on Church Discipline:... →
Another great article on discipline within the community of believers.
January 2012
7 posts
Church Discipline →
Great article for pastors.
Living Free...For Real Pt. 2
“So there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.”
Romans 8:1 NLT
There is no condemnation for those who are in right relationship with Jesus Christ. Condemnation says that you are damned and under the wrath of God. If you are in Christ this is not your reality. A lot of people struggle with walking through failures as they follow Jesus. I have personally...
Living Free...For Real Pt. 1
As a youth pastor I have noticed a disturbing trend. In our rush to have successful youth ministries we sometimes end up teaching young people how to modify their behavior instead of living out true freedom. With good intentions we push the Christian disciplines of bible reading, prayer, fasting, worship, purity, etc. These disciplines are good and we should continue to encourage our young...
Fighting to Win
I have a few moments to reflect on my current series as I sit here at my barber shop. I will make the most of the time as my barber finishes his sub sandwich.
Last week I began a new series of messages that are aimed at equipping us to be successful as we follow Jesus. When you take a look at the word disciple it carries the idea of being a student. Simply put, Jesus is the Teacher and we are to...
December 2011
4 posts
Five Christmas Gifts Santa Can't Give
Tis the season to be shopping! I have found myself inundated with television ads and emails from various retailers who all want me to come to their stores or visit their websites so that I can spend lots of cash or pile up credit card debt in order to obtain these “must haves” for myself and my family. The underlying message is that once I have these new items in my possession all of...
Impact30.87: Looking Back at 2011
2011 was a year like no other for Impact30.87 Youth Ministry! We were able to devote this year to teaching our young people sound biblical teaching on salvation, evangelism, biblical sexuality, relational purity, and living in victory over sin, the world, and the devil. We initiated our first summer intern program this year which was an intense time of training, serving, and fun! We had several...
November 2011
2 posts
Jesus Took Away Our Sins.....and Our Excuses Too!
This past Sunday night during our Sunday evening meeting at Jubilee, I began a three week series centered around obeying the Great Commission. If you happen to be unfamiliar with the Great Commission, it is one of the last commands that Jesus gave to His followers. Jesus gave orders to make disciples of all nations, baptize, and teach the very same things that He taught. This is the primary...
Let's Finish the Race! →
Lessons we can learn from the Penn State scandal.
October 2011
13 posts
Accountability Sets You Free! →
We so desperately need Christ-like, biblical accountability in our lives. Here is an entry from a devotional called “Wisdom Hunters” that really drives this point home.
Understanding the Islam-Mormonism Connection →
Pastor Angela Fox: Pregnant with Promise →
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I haven’t actually blogged in a while since I found out after waiting 19 years that I was actually pregnant. Unbelieveable! 13 weeks of being sick with no energy definitely threw off my schedule. Now I’m already 71/2 months pregnant and I am overwhelmed with the promise of God. No matter how we…
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The Unchanging Nature of God →
Powerful biblical insight into God’s unchanging nature.
Great Counsel For Leaders →
Do You Really Know the Love of the Father? →
Four Indications of A Thriving Supernatural Church →
The Children Yet Unborn →
This is a powerful word from David Platt on abortion.
Pastors, Devote Yourselves to the Word and Prayer... →
Pastors, Devote Yourselves to the Word and Prayer... →
Pastors, Devote Yourselves to the Word and Prayer... →
September 2011
12 posts
Update from Newark, New Jersey
I have a little down time now so I just wanted to give a brief update on how things are going up here in New Jersey. Actually we have not been in New Jersey for the past couple of days. I arrived in Newark and we left the next day to a retreat located in Pennsylvania along the Delaware River.
I am here with an awesome Brazilian church that has a youth ministry named “United in...
Home Bible Study Fined in California →
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Culture of LIFE
I find myself filled with so many different emotions today. On this 10 year anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001 I am filled with sorrow and filled with hope all at the same time. This nation has been heavy on my heart particularly over this past weekend. Just yesterday I had the honor of joining a group of teenagers and young adults as we silently prayed...
Call of Duty
Ephesians 6:10-12 NLT
“10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the...
Five Major Trends for Churches in America →
The Church and Cultural Adaptability →
August 2011
2 posts
Everything Has Changed and Will Continue to Change
I know that I said that I would be posting messages from my latest series but I have to get this off of my chest. We have been experiencing a transition at my home church, Jubilee International Ministries. I have been experiencing transition personally in ministry and even in my family. Our youngest daughter is in public school for the first time in her life. We have just launched another one...
Breaking the Curse of Poverty
I am doing a series of messages concerning breaking the curse of poverty and defeat. Stay tuned for written blogs and video post!
July 2011
3 posts
Principles or Methods →
Great article for leaders and those aspiring to lead in the house of God.
Don’t Join the Cult of the Backslider →
Relevant article…
How to Teach the Bible with Confidence →
Brief clip of three men of God as they discuss and share their love for the Scripture and its authority.
June 2011
1 post
Piper, Carson, and Keller on Sustaining the... →
Great discussion by these men of God on the covenant of marriage.
May 2011
8 posts
Francis Chan Tackles 'Love Wins' →
“We can’t afford to be wrong on this issue.: