Feb 29, 2016
A “loose cannon” is a person lacking insight. Their whose actions and/or speech jeopardizes the safety of people in their proximity or under their authority. In the body of Christ, we have powerful and gifted people who can do great good or great harm.
The only way that power and gifting have focus and...
Feb 22, 2016
We spend many hours readying, praying and studying to preach sermons each week, but after a few hours they are often forgotten. People get busy doing other things and we have seven more days before another sermon is expected.
Are there effective ways to make our sermons last longer? On today's podcast, I mention...
Feb 15, 2016
You're a leader in God's Church. What exactly does that mean?
In Ephesians 4: 11-12, Paul told us that Christ gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to His Church. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people. By definition, a leader trains disciples with their gift.
If you cut me open, you...
Feb 1, 2016
Rodney Dangerfield became famous for opening his act with the words, "I don't get no respect."
What about you? Do you get the respect you deserve? Are there things you are doing that signal to people you are not worthy of respect?
Without respect, people will not apply your preaching to their lives. How can you gain...