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The "Jesus" Test

Doug Pollock

Luke 5:29-32

In our culture today, we get tested on things all the time. But there also exists the "Jesus" test, a test in which not even all who are outspoken Christians pass. Many people think they are passing the Jesus test by obeying religious rituals and withdrawing from sinful people who may rub off on them. These people could not be more mistaken, as it is Jesus who calls us to love the sinners as he did himself. We must recognize that we are all sinners that needed saving, and embrace befriending the "sinners" of our society.

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Luke 5:29-32, Luke 6:32-32Luke 5:29-32,Luke 6:32-32 Luke 5:29-32, Luke 6:32-32By Doug Pollock Teaching Date: 07/11/2013In our culture tod...

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God Space - Where Apologetics Happen Naturally

Doug Pollock

Luke 5:29-32

Christian author, Doug Pollock, illustrates helpful evangelism strategies and goals through a conversation he once had with a woman while on a flight. As he describes the story, he highlights listening to the Spirit's prompting, asking questions to show interest in a person's life, and finding common ground. As he bridges the conversation into a spiritual topic, he remains a curious listener but also speaks up to help point out to the woman what she has really revealed that she believes. Through this example, we can gain numerous helpful tools for our own evangelism.

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Cross Cultural Ministry for Your Group

Rich Mendola

1 Peter 4:9

As Christians, we are called to go into all the world and share the Gospel with the people of every nation. Right now, people from all over the world are coming here, and we have a great opportunity to fulfill this command in our own city. We are called to show hospitality to strangers, welcoming foreigners, and sharing our lives with them without grumbling. By learning how other cultures do things, we can love and serve people who come from different backgrounds, opening the door to share the good news of Jesus with them.

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Hebrews 13:2-2, Romans 12:13-13, 1 Peter 4:9-9Heb 13:2-2,Rom 12:13-13,1 Pet 4:9-9 Heb 13:2-2, Rom 12:13-13, 1Pet 4:9-9By Rich Mendola Tea...

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Apologetics for Regular People

Gary DeLashmutt

Romans 1:16

Not all believers are engaged in regular debates with highly educated scholars and experts. But what is the role of apologetics for those other "regular" people? Apologetics serve to strengthen Christians' faith and help us in our evangelism. Not only verbal but also lifestyle apologetics aid our evangelism, as we live in such a way that helps others see something different and attractive in us and our community. Therefore, we should make an effort to become equipped with and utilize apologetics in our Christian faith.

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Luke 1:1-4, 2 Peter 1:16-18, Romans 1:16-16Luke 1:1-4,2 Pet 1:16-18,Rom 1:16-16 Luke 1:1-4, 2Pet 1:16-18, Rom 1:16-16By Gary DeLashmutt T...

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Faith, Hope and Love

Jim Leffel

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Faith, hope, and love are the three New Testament values which demonstrate how what we believe, what we long for, and how we live intersect. All of this is based on the message of the gospel. The natural result of these things for the Thessalonians was to spread this message to others.

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1 Thessalonians 1:1-101 Thess 1:1-10 1Th 1:1-10By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 04/28/2013Faith, hope, and love are the three New Testament v...

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Lessons from Ephesus

Jim Leffel

Acts 18:21-20:38

During his second missionary journey, Paul visits the city of Ephesus. He stayed at Ephesus for three years, as the city had become a strategic center for spirituality. While there, an amazing spiritual transformation took place as many came to believe in Jesus and remove themselves from occult practices and magic publicly. There was also strong opposition from Demetrius the silversmith, leading to a riot within the city. Before Paul leaves, he gives a farewell address to the leaders of the church at Ephesus, which demonstrates different principles of servant leadership: 1) personal engagement with those who God's put in your lives; 2) telling the truth; 3) answering God's call and being a good steward; 4) looking after and protecting God's people as shepherds of the flock.

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Acts 18:21-20:38Acts 18:21-20:38 Acts 18:21-20:38By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 04/07/2013During his second missionary journey, Paul visits...

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The Woman at the Well

Scott Risley

John 4:1-42

Jesus breaks tradition by asking a despised Samaritan woman at Jacob's well for a drink of water. Knowing all about her, he offers her living water, exposes her sordid past, answers her theological questions and reveals his true identity. When she realizes he is the Messiah, she leaves her water jar behind, runs back to the city to tell everyone about Jesus, and many Samaritans come to faith because of her testimony. There is great joy in God working through you to impact others for Him!

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John 4:1-42John 4:1-42 John 4:1-42By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 03/25/2013Jesus breaks tradition by asking a despised Samaritan woman at...

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Corinth: Paul Tested

Jim Leffel

Acts 18:1-17

During his second missionary journey, Paul visits the city of Corinth. Corinth was a "hub" for spirituality and immorality located near the sea. As Paul interacted with the Corinthians and established a church there, we learn many principles that tested Paul, including: 1) working hard for God by sharing his life with the Corinthians; 2) by becoming at tent maker and being inclusive to the people around him; and 3) encountering fear to speak about God amidst the Corinthians. One of the most important ways to deal with fears is to remember God's promises and how He is actively at work and near us, which motivates us to be faithful with what He has for us to do.

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Acts 18:1-17Acts 18:1-17 Acts 18:1-17By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 03/17/2013During his second missionary journey, Paul visits the city of...

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Communicating Christ Cross-Culturally

Jim Leffel

Acts 17:16-34

On his second missionary journey, Paul waits for Silas and Timothy in Athens, where he interacts with Jews and Gentiles. Through their interactions, there are some principles with how to communicate about Christ with people from different cultures: 1) spiritual sensitivity; 2) earning the right to be heard through humility and grace; 3) communicating about who God is and why that matters; and 4) presenting the Gospel as an answer for people's real needs.

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Acts 17:16-34Acts 17:16-34 Acts 17:16-34By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 03/10/2013On his second missionary journey, Paul waits for Silas and...

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