What the Bible really says about sharing the Gospel...
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/dont-share-gospel/...
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Sustained in Suffering
We need to hear from God's Word now more than ever, to encourage us and show us how to cling to Him in the midst of our pain....
Back to School! What does that mean?
It may come as a surprise that we do have an official view on the subject of home schooling, Christian schooling, or public schooling....
Evangelism for Introverts
I am an introvert. Maybe you are too. Have you ever felt you are at a disadvantage when it comes to evangelism? You are not alone. Here are five suggestions for helping introverts thrive in evangelism from Adam McHugh's book "Introverts in the Church"...
The Power of Light - Part 1
Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world, a city on a hill cannot be hidden. Eph 5:8 For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light....
Pursuing holiness: Is Jesus knocking at your door?
Pursuing holiness: Is Jesus knocking at your door?...
Be a Gospel Neighbor
Here is an excellent article on being a gospel neighbor, very much in line with eternally focused friendships....
Keep Reading10 Things You Should Know about Evangelism
Our evangelistic efforts must stem from a biblical understanding of evangelism. Evangelism is often the label given to things that are not evangelism. Evangelism entails teaching the gospel first and foremost. Evangelism aims to persuade. Evangelism flourishes in a culture of evangelism. Evangelistic programs will kill evangelism. Evangelism is designed for the chu...
Keep ReadingPrayers to Pray for Unbelievers
Here are some ways the Bible can guide our prayers for the lost...
Keep ReadingAn Extra Hour to Pray for Those Who Need HIM Most
You can sleep in AND still come to the prayer meeting! :)...
Keep ReadingEvangelize like Jesus!
"...the best evangelism relies on building authentic relationships..."...
Keep ReadingFall is Prime-Time for Neighborhood Evangelism
This time of year is better than most for becoming intentional with neighborhood evangelism....
Keep ReadingIt's About Relationships
For many Christians, a primary reason evangelism is intimidating is that they do not have a context to share their faith....
Keep ReadingBRAG about our Great Savior!
I loved the irony of that phrase in Matt Smethurst's article linked below. We do indeed boast in our weakness and his greatness. What do YOU think about your Savior? People really need to know! Read this brief challenge and pray for yourself and your brothers and sisters at Orchard this week, that we would all be bragging about Jesus! 3 Ways to Share the Gospel This Week ...
Keep ReadingEvangelism at Home and Through Bible Reading
"It is good for our hearts to break for Africa, for Asia, for South America. It is good for seeds to be planted by passionate believers in the fertile soil of distant lands. But I pray that hearts might also break for the suburbs, and that God would raise up faithful men and women who will till where the ground is rocky and unforgiving, believing for a harvest that could o...
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