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Join The #CoronaBeardChallenge

I RARELY shave with a razor and keep an ongoing five o’clock shadow. After a few days it get itchy and doesn’t look very good (IMO). I HATE shaving! Maybe you can relate? During this time of physical distancing and quarantine most of us don’t have to shave as much… I’ve heard we look much smoother on camera, is that right?

So I had a thought…, “How can I combine growing a beard and helping others?” And, “How can I invite others to join me?”

Answer: The #CoronaBeardChallenge! I will outline the details of

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What Happens When We Pray?

Three Ways God Answers Every Prayer

God hears us when we pray! And He ALWAYS answers EVERY prayer. But not always (or not usually) how we might think or want.  Pray Our church is going through the book of Acts on Sunday mornings. One thing that stands out is that the early church prayed, believed in prayer, and God answered their prayers! HERE’S the video of my sermon from Acts 12 Sunday May 5th, with my notes below. My hope is that many will take a deeper dive with God and that we will pray as never before in the next 40+ days. And through this experience see God answer prayers in miraculous ways!
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Is There Good Evidence For Jesus’ Resurrection?

Three Reasons Everyone Should Believe That Jesus Really Was Raised From The Dead

The resurrection of Jesus, as described in the NT of the Bible, is the foundation upon which the Christian faith is built. So you might say that Easter is a kindof a big deal for all Christians around the world!

Resurrection Sunday 2019

We don’t even need to assume that the NT is inspired by God or even trustworthy. While I do believe these things, this post (notes from the sermon I preached on Easter Sunday April 21 2019, VIDEO HERE) is going to focus on three truths that even critical scholars admit. In other words, these three truths are so strong that they are accepted by serious historians, those who believe and accept the historicity of the Bible, and those who don’t.

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Called Out Of Our Comfort Zone, PT 2

Sermon From Acts 10-11 #AnUnfinishedStory

Incredible things happen when people step OUT of their comfort zone. We ask a future spouse out on a first date. We enter a career because of a class that stretched us in college. We start a business based on a crazy idea. Churches get planted and people get changed!

Called Outside Our Comfort Zone

A little willingness to step out of our comfort zones and God will do MIRACLES IN and THROUGH us!

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The book of Acts is the amazing story about how God was doing just that in the early church.

Yesterday I preached the second part of Called Out Of Our Comfort Zone. HERE‘s the link to part one. And if you subscribe to our YouTube page you’ll get the sermons as soon as they’re up.

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Books I’m Planning To Read In 2019

The books I read in 2018 had a profound impact on my family, work, and ministry (top 10 reads from 2018 below).  Setting goals, having a plan, and making that plan a priority can go a long way in personal growth. The start of a new year provides a great opportunity to do just that.

Books To Read 2019

These are books I already have that are on my list for 2019.

I’m Excited To Offer A FREE Webinar For BiVo Pastors And Church Planters. This Event Is FREE And Open To All Pastors And Church Planters.

BiVo Webinar

Date: July 20, 2017
Time: 12:00 p.m. EST
Event: FREE Webinar For BiVo Pastors And Church Planters
Topic: The BiVo Opportunity That Is Enabling Pastors & Church Planters To Significantly Increase Their Income And Reach Unchurched Couples In Their Community, Without Taking A Full-Time Job
Sponsor: Wedding Pastors Network
Public: Public
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Why I’m Take A Break From Social Media

I'm going on vacation!

I love social media! It’s great for staying in touch, connecting with friends and keeping current with family. It’s great for news, networking, and resources. It can also be a huge waste of time. Or worse!

Break From Social Media

For the last two years I’ve taken a break from social media while on vacation. That’s been the best vacation decision I’ve ever made! This is not just a valuable principle to apply while on vacation… this has changed my life and could change yours too.

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Is BiVocational The Future For Church Leaders?

My BiVocational Story And How You Can Take The Next Step To Greater Impact And Increased Income

In August 2014 my wife and I left a steady and somewhat comfortable position to launch into the uncertain waters of church planting. Our former church financially supported us for four months, but we otherwise didn’t know how we’d survive.

Bivocational

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Jesus, Broken And Poured Out For Us

Reflections On Mark 14:12-26 #ChallengeTheNorm

Yesterday I preached, “Jesus, Broken And Poured Out For Us,” from Mark 14:12-26 at Restoration Church. I hope it’s a blessing to you, especially if you’re struggling with challenges in your life and uncertain where Jesus is in the midst of it all. HERE is the audio.

Jesus, Broken and Poured Out For Us

Unfortunately I forgot to set my phone to airplane mode and got a call 20 minutes in, which stopped the recording! Yikes! So I’m pasting my full sermon manuscript below.

I’d love to hear from you, comment below or send me a message.

Behavioral scientists have discovered that we usually see things that we are prepared to see. It’s a network of nerve cells called the “Reticular Activating System,” which is KINDA LIKE a BRAIN FILTER. There are millions of data points floating in our brain at any one point. This “BRAIN FILTER” signals what’s IMPORTANT!