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February 2017

February 15, 2017

The One Command of Scripture That Could Solve 99% of Church Splits

How damaging have church splits been to our overall witness to the world? Careful observance...

February 13, 2017

4 Reasons Why We Should Preach on Something ‘Superficial’ Like Relationships

Shouldn't sermons be about something 'deep' like missions or the glory of God? Why sermons...

February 07, 2017

7 Lessons From Superbowl LI for Today’s Church Leaders

In the midst of a sporting event that half of America watched, there are 7...

February 06, 2017

How We Leveraged the Platform of the Superbowl in our Church

Unless your church's default approach is to reject everything from culture, you'll find that the...

February 01, 2017

5 Really Awkward Ways to Do Evangelism

Can we all admit that sometimes we make evangelism really awkward?

January 2017

January 30, 2017

3 Powerful Ways to Live the Gospel in Trump’s America

Hint: It goes far beyond mere social media activism.

January 23, 2017

The Quickest Way to Kill Your Next Great Church Idea

Churches get frustrated when the plant a new program into a ministry schedule already overflowing...

January 20, 2017

10 Scriptures to Pray for President Trump

As we begin a new era in American politics, all Christians should be people of...

January 18, 2017

Why Praying For Revival Isn’t As Spiritual As It Sounds

One of the great Baptist traditions (along with several other denominations) is to pray...

January 10, 2017

Why the End of the World Will Look Like the Clemson vs. Alabama National Championship Game

For most, the end of the world is in the distant future. Since I live...

January 05, 2017

5 Resolutions for a Growing Church

If you want your church to slowly but steadily lose ground, then your resolution is...

January 02, 2017

December 2016

December 28, 2016

A Simple Reason Why Andy Stanley is Being So Misunderstood

There's a simple reason why many are misinterpreting Andy Stanley's sermons as heresy: he's speaking...

December 19, 2016

Why Does God Need a Birthday? (The Surprising Significance of December 25th)

It's that time of year again, when we've launched full-fledged into the spirit of Christmas,...

December 15, 2016

6 Types of Church Members That Will Destroy Your Church

Watch out for these six types of church members who can destroy your church from...

December 13, 2016

Church is Supposed to be Enjoyed, Not Endured

Do your church services feel more like a funeral service or a wedding celebration? Is...

December 08, 2016

5 Worship Songs That Are Teaching Me About the Holy Spirit

I'm a born and raised Baptist, which means that the Holy Spirit seemed like a...

December 07, 2016

Why We’re That Church That’s Canceling Services on Christmas

Hold off with the pitchforks and burning crosses for a moment. Let's talk. Churches are...

December 05, 2016

7 Practical Ways Your Church Helps Lower the Divorce Rate

A recent study by a Harvard University professor linked regular church attendance with a lower...

November 2016

November 29, 2016

7 Out-Of-The-Box Things Southern Baptists Must Do to Stop the Bleeding and Start Growing Again

Southern Baptists are on the decline, but this doesn't have to be the end of...

November 28, 2016

Why Theologically Conservative, Stylistically Modern Churches are Growing Faster than Everyone Else

Academic studies confirm that certain types of churches grow faster than everyone else. Why is...

November 14, 2016

The ‘Deplorables’ in the New Testament

As a pastor in a Southern state that voted deeply red, I guess I could...

November 09, 2016

5 Scriptures to Pray for President-Elect Trump

Whether you voted for him or not, Christians have an obligation to pray for their...

November 07, 2016

Christian: Please Stop Freaking Out About This Election

The most often repeated command in the Bible is in there for a reason.

November 04, 2016

Uprising: Homecoming Chapel Sermon to California Baptist University

The transcript of my address at the Homecoming Chapel at California Baptist University, my alma...

October 2016

October 31, 2016

95 New Theses for a Modern Reformation

What would it look like to spark a modern Reformation with the lasting impact of...

October 27, 2016

7 Essential Questions to Ask When You Study the Bible

Get the most out of your Bible study by asking these 7 essential questions.

October 20, 2016

7 Things Baptist Associations MUST Do to Revitalize

Baptist Associations are sliding deeper and deeper into irrelevance, but they don't have to. Here...

October 17, 2016

7 Key Ingredients to a Transformative Sermon (or How to Preach in a Way That Actually Makes a Difference)

Want to craft a sermon that can change a life? Make sure you've got these...

October 13, 2016

How to Preach Hope in This Year’s Presidential Election

How can you preach hope in this year's presidential election?