How to Really Get Closer to Jesus
Many seem to spend a lot of time looking for ways to feel closer to the Lord as they worship and serve Him. They try everything from finding just the right “setting” or in generating the right visualization. The first thing one needs to realize that there is a vast difference between feeling close and […]
How to Increase Church Attendance
An exact analysis of the causes of nonchurch attendance should be made and an answer given to all excuses and reasons. An accurate examination of these reveals the following facts: All of these causes must be removed before much improvement in church attendance may be expected. The awfulness of sin must be taught and felt; […]
Christ Has Come
Christ has come. He left heaven where He was in the beginning (John 1:1) and entered the world over 2000 years ago. He came as a baby, called Jesus, born of the virgin Mary in Bethlehem (Luke 2:7). His virgin birth was predicted by the prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 7:14). Christ also came as Emmanuel, which […]
How to Build a Strong Congregation
It’s not sensationalism! It is not gimmicks! Committees cannot build a strong congregation, nor mere programs or even a “fun and games” emphasis. All of these may be appropriate for civic clubs, social clubs, and country clubs, but not for the Lord’s church! But what does it take to build a strong church? It’s my […]
How Men Are Drawn to Christ
There are many who believe men are drawn to Christ through gimmicks. They believe the best way to reach people with the gospel is by giving them what they want. In other words, entertain the masses, give them a show, something interesting, and they will come. True, they will come, but for what reason and […]
How Is Your Worship?
Many are so busy creating, attending, and depending on emotionally- charged, party-like religious activities to create a “spiritual high” that they do not feel any real benefit from participation in the activities of the local churches where they attend. For the most part the activities of the local church are “quiet times” for Christians to […]
The Knowledge of Christ
While knowing the things of the world is essential to earthly life, the knowledge of Christ is what every soul needs to live a godly life. Hence, Peter, in his second book, encouraged Christians to “grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18). Of the words […]
Greater Voice
The technology of social media has given greater voice to the masses while simultaneously insulating us from face-to-face realties. This has emboldened many to “come out” with their various identity crises with the support of and under the protection of a mob of virtual friends who will not only validate their choices but defensively rail against those […]
Good Churches Have Problems
“No internal problems,” the man said. And our first reaction was that of admiration for this “ideal” church that knew no problems. It seems that everyone is looking for a congregation with “no problems” so we thought we had hit a gold mine! But with further observation our thinking changed. The Bible speaks of a […]
Getting Tired of Your Congregation?
Be careful before you answer the above question! Occasionally, one may be heard saying something like, “I am so tired of the congregation where I worship. I want to find someplace else to go!” It is not that there is anything wrong with the local church — one just becomes bored or weary. Why? How […]