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Sharing The Gospel Is Motivated By Love

Sharing The Gospel Is Motivated By Love

Jesus came to earth because of our desperate need, but He also was compelled by His deep love for you and me. Love is what drove Him to the cross.  […]

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Why You Lose Your Way And Go Off Course

Why You Lose Your Way And Go Off Course

When you lose your why, you lose your way.  This is true on so many levels. When you lose the why of your purpose, you lose your way and seek […]

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Jesus Called His Followers To Connect Believers

Jesus Called His Followers To Connect Believers

Jesus gathered emerging leaders. The second phase in Jesus’ disciple-making process invited disciples to connect with other believers. After John the Baptist was arrested by Herod Antipas, Jesus stepped up […]

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Jesus Was God In The Flesh. I’m Not.

Jesus Was God In The Flesh. I’m Not.

Another objection to following Jesus’ model goes like this: “Okay, Jesus may have had a plan, but he’s JESUS…I’m not. There is no way I can do what Jesus did.” […]

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What does a “fruitful life” mean to you

What Does a “Fruitful Life” Mean to You?

Jesus is the vine. We are the branches. On the night before He died, Jesus spent time with His disciples. The disciples had been with Him day and night. They […]

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Following Jesus To The Great Adventure

Following Jesus To The Great Adventure

Jesus gave the same invitation to everyone. It was clear, and it called for a decision. Jesus’ invitation could be accepted or rejected, but it couldn’t be ignored. The invitation […]

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Jesus Teaches Us How to Resolve Conflict

Jesus Teaches Us How to Resolve Conflict

Conflict happens.  Even in the best of relationships, conflict is just a given. Good people who love God and want what’s best can still disagree. And when disagreement goes unresolved, […]

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Historical Disciple Making

Historical Disciple Making: The Ireland Movement

The year was AD 400, and Patricius resided in northeast England. The island had been home to the Britons, the Celtic people who populated what is now the British Isles. […]

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Realistic Handset Concept

Jesus is Calling You to Live on a Mission. Will You Answer?

You were made to make an eternal impact. God didn’t save you to simply live a life that was safe, predictable and cautious. He saved you to leave a legacy […]

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How to Have a Clear Vision of Your End Product

How to Have a Clear Vision of Your End Product

What does a disciple look like? Clarifying and simplifying the definition of a disciple is critical if your church is going to be committed to making disciples. You can’t have […]

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