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Praying for God’s Kingdom to Come

Praying for God’s Kingdom to Come

After praising God the Father, the next line of Jesus’ model prayer is a petition for God’s will to be enacted in and through our lives. “Your kingdom come, Your […]

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The Pull of Compassion God can use a crisis to bring people to Christ.

The Pull of Compassion God Can Use a Crisis to Bring People to Christ

Pastor Walter and his compassionLooking out over the 600,000 people living in the poorest part of Lima, Peru, you can almost feel the oppression. Many of these people came out […]

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How to Live a Christ-Centered Life by Developing the Character and Competencies of Jesus

How to Live a Christ-Centered Life by Developing the Character and Competencies of Jesus

The second dimension of a disciple is that he is progressively developing the character and the competencies of Jesus in his own life. Remember, a disciple is one who follows […]

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Are You Living a Christlike Life Through Godly Character?

Are You Living a Christlike Life Through Godly Character?

It’s easy to go through the motions, pretending to be devoted to Jesus. People can use religious words, attend church, and sing worship songs, but still never allow Christ to […]

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Finding Redemption and Purpose in our Desperate Need for God

Finding Redemption and Purpose in our Desperate Need for God

Nobody likes hitting the wall. Athletes hit the wall when they can’t go any farther. Students hit the wall when they can’t study any more. When you and I make […]

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How to Follow Jesus' Example of Fishing for People

How to Follow Jesus’ Example of Fishing for People

After Jesus invited His first followers to become “fishers of men” Matthew 4.19ESV, He took them on six “fishing trips” to show them what He meant. These six encounters are […]

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Jesus’ Vision of a Global Movement of Multiplication

Jesus’ Vision of a Global Movement of Multiplication

Why did Jesus stood on Mount Arbel? The sun was bright, and the sky was clear as I climbed on top of Mount Arbel. This mountain is a special one […]

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What is a Disciple

What is a Disciple?

Most pastors I talk to know instinctively that they need to be making disciples. But ask a group of pastors to define a disciple and you will get a huge […]

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Are You Following Jesus’ Strategic Plan

Are You Following Jesus’ Strategic Plan

As you look at Jesus’ strategic plan, it is simple. Engage spiritual explorers with the gospel. Connect believers in biblical community and service. Grow disciples by training them to grow […]

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The Benefits of Prayer

The Benefits of Prayer

What is Prayer? Some people struggle when it comes to prayer. I remember talking with a man who said, “I can pray for my friends and family, but I don’t […]

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