Tag Archives: Evangelism

Compel

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

There once was a time when boys sold newspapers on the streets of big cities. Some were better at the job than others. One young man, in particular, was top notch. As a man passed by him on the street … Continue reading →

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Let Me Illustrate

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

All these things Jesus spoke to the multitude in parables, and without a parable He did not speak to them… (Matthew 13:34) Yesterday I was once again reminded of the power of sermon illustrations. At the close of a funeral … Continue reading →

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Wise As Serpents, Harmless As Doves

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

In Matthew chapter 10, we find Matthew’s account of Christ’s commissioning of His chosen twelve. It’s a marvelous chapter to study in terms of basic ministry, bold evangelism, and preaching for a decision. With that said, I’d like to draw … Continue reading →

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“You Almost Missed Me”

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. (Proverbs 11:30, K.J.V.) Dr. Louis Evans was the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, California. He used to tell a story about … Continue reading →

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A Different Way to Preach the Gospel

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

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

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Peacemaking

Posted on February 20, 2010 by

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9 If there was any lingering doubt that Jesus meant for the “blessed” described in the Beatitudes to be equated with Christians, it is laid to rest … Continue reading →

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