Prayer and the Sovereignty of God
When Charles Spurgeon was asked if he could reconcile the sovereignty of God and human responsibility, he said, “I wouldn’t try, I never reconcile friends.”
Radical Evangelism
The early church experienced explosive growth because of a conviction to evangelize which led to a culture of evangelism. When confronted and threatened, they did not pray for their safety but for greater boldness.
Baptism to Discipleship
Some years ago, I was on a follow-up visit with a friend, and we were visiting a gentleman who had recently prayed to receive Christ. The man had not yet been baptized, and we were going to talk with him about doing so.
FIRST-PERSON: Every Scripture points to Jesus
ALEXANDRIA, La. (BP) – In 2012, Elvis Presley’s Bible sold at an auction for $94,600. Among other markings, Luke 9:25 was underlined. According to the King James Version, the verse says, “For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?” On another page, Elvis wrote in the margin, “To judge a man by his weakest link or deed is like judging the power of the ocean by one wave.”
Empowered by the Spirit
When there is a culture of evangelism, we are always praying and watching to see where the Spirit is at work – while believing He is at work!
Anyone Can Be Saved
“It can happen to anyone.” Have you heard this expression before? You may have said it to someone or maybe, someone said it to you when you made an uncharacteristic mistake, misunderstood someone’s direction, or overlooked something that was literally right in front of you.
Creating a Culture of Evangelism
Culture. My state, Louisiana, is known for it. Our food. Our celebrations. Our hospitality.
GCRTF VIEWPOINT (Steve Horn): An obedience problem, not an allocation one
LAFAYETTE, La. (BP)–Much has been written, and no doubt will continue to be written, about the final report to be presented from the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force to the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Orlando. One can read about the strengths and weaknesses of the recommendations from far more knowledgeable — and for […]
CP EMPHASIS (First-Person, Steve Horn): Reaching the nations
LAFAYETTE, La. (BP)--Every October my already messy desk and busy calendar become a little more chaotic as I try to lead our church staff and budget planning team through formulating a new budget for the coming year.
