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DORG_Holistic_Week 7

What are Disciple Making Metrics?

We believe verifiable fruit is the measure. God’s agenda for each one of us is that we stay close to him and bear “fruit,” “more fruit,” and then ultimately “much […]

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One Big Question

I want you to imagine that you are sitting in a group and I am speaking. Now, imagine that I’m holding an apple in my hand…a red, clean, crisp apple. […]

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Three Crosses on a hill overlooking water

How Can Jesus Be the Only Way?

Jesus left no room for confusion. Jesus clearly said that He is the only way to salvation and reconciliation with God. In (John 14.6 ESV) He said, “I am the […]

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The Lure of Temptation

Not only will this world resist you, but this world will also tempt you. The culture will oppose you, and if that doesn’t work, it will try to lure you […]

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Rowing Team

What are you pouring your life into?

Let’s just say it out loud. We are addicted to programs. We are tied to our traditions. Just as an addict reacts emotionally when weaned off of his drug, people […]

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urgency in the hour

The Urgency of the Hour in Disciple-Making

Action is needed because so much is a stake. How much longer do you think the church will sustain if disciple-making is ignored?

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vineyard

Refusing to Speak is Refusing to Obey Jesus

Jesus wasn’t making a suggestion when He called His followers to make disciples of all nations. He was serious. In (Mark 16.15 NIV), He gave this command to His men: […]

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Feet above water

Against The Flow

Aligning with Jesus means standing against the world. In (1 Peter 1.16-17 NLT), Peter quotes from the Old Testament … “For the Scriptures say, ‘You must be holy, because I am […]

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Leaving Religious Activity

Move from Religious Activity to Relational Investment

“So if I buy into what you are saying, what is going to be different about my ministry six months from now?” It was a good question, coming from a […]

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multiply your life

Multiply Your Life

The choice to make disciples is the choice to multiply your life. It is the choice to think beyond your own interests and yourself and begin to look at the […]

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