Tag Archives: soul-winning

God’s Terms of Salvation

Posted on March 18, 2017 by russellmckinney

A businessman was trying to win his banker acquaintance to Jesus. After the businessman had shared the story of Christ’s virgin birth, sinless life, substitutionary death, and victorious resurrection, he pressed the banker to place his belief in Jesus right … Continue reading →

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Wise as Serpents, Harmless as Doves

Posted on September 2, 2011 by russellmckinney

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 russellmckinney

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 russellmckinney

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 →

Posted in Change, Character, Doing Good, Evangelism, Extending Forgiveness, Holiness, Humility, Influence, Mercy, Persecution, Perseverance, Personal Holiness, Prayer, Salvation, Trials, Witnessing | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a 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 lingering doubt that Jesus meant for the “blessed” described in the Beatitudes to be equated with … Continue reading →

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