Category Archives: Evangelism

The Christian’s Paradoxical Life

Posted on June 10, 2011 by russellmckinney

But the Jews who were not persuaded, becoming envious, took some of the evil men from the marketplace, and gathering a mob, set all the city in an uproar and attacked the house of Jason, and sought to bring them … Continue reading →

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Be Sure to Get All the Message

Posted on April 22, 2011 by russellmckinney

But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the … Continue reading →

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A Different Way to Preach the Gospel

Posted on April 4, 2011 by russellmckinney

An army private became a Christian and began to experience some persecution from his fellow soldiers. One rainy night he came in very tired and wet, but he still got down on his knees and prayed before he went to … Continue reading →

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The Native American Chief & Jesus

Posted on February 7, 2011 by russellmckinney

A Christian missionary preached to a tribe of Native Americans, telling them that Jesus Christ, who was God in human flesh, had voluntarily died for their sins. The tribe’s elderly Chief was very moved by Christ’s sacrifice and decided to … Continue reading →

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A “Bring Your Own Board” Kind of Church

Posted on January 31, 2011 by russellmckinney

A man named Squire Hughes was one of the first settlers west of the Miami River in Ohio. Being a religious man, he would ride twenty miles on horseback just to worship at the Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati. There was … Continue reading →

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Jesus & Social Media

Posted on January 14, 2011 by russellmckinney

Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31, N.K.J.V.) And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks … Continue reading →

Posted in Character, Communication, Current Events, Discernment, Discipleship, Doing Good, Evangelism, God's Work, Gun Control, Influence, Personal, Personal Holiness, Righteousness, Sanctification, Witnessing | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Peacemaking

Posted on February 20, 2010 by russellmckinney

“The Beatitudes” series: (post #7) “Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9, N.K.J.V.) If there was any doubt that the “blessed” who are described in the Beatitudes should be equated to Christians, it … Continue reading →

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Righteousness & You

Posted on February 11, 2010 by russellmckinney

“The Beatitudes” series: (post #4) “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.” (Matthew 5:6, N.K.J.V.) With the fourth Beatitude from Matthew’s account of The Sermon on the Mount, we come to another difference … Continue reading →

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The Importance of a Child’s Salvation

Posted on January 30, 2010 by russellmckinney

“Parenting” series: (post #4) This post will be the fourth and last in my series on parenting. In the previous three posts, I’ve dealt with the importance of obedience in a child, the importance of individuality in a child, and the importance of … Continue reading →

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God’s Delays

Posted on November 16, 2009 by russellmckinney

If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “God is taking too long,” you come from a large tribe. I, for one, am very impatient. You know that you are impatient when microwaves, fast food restaurants, and remote controls are too slow for … Continue reading →

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