3 Circles Videos
In a recent sermon (11/18/18) we showed this short video of the 3 circles gospel presentation. Take 2 minutes to familiarize yourself with this simple way to explain why Jesus came into our world at the first Christmas! The Three Circles Gospel Presentation And here is a fuller (6 minute) video to help better equip you to share this with your family and friends this Christmas! Three Circles Life Conversation Guide Col. 4.3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ..
Your Prayers Transform Lives
When you and your church pray, you are part of reaching every nation. That's why your participation in the Week of Prayer for International Missions, December 2-9, is so important. Sign up today to receive daily emails from IMB during the Week of Prayer for International Missions. Each one will feature stories, videos, and prayer requests from IMB missionaries to guide your prayer time. Thank you for your commitment to pray. Your prayers make a difference in eternity. In Christ, Edgar R. Aponte, Ph.D. Vice President of Mobilization imb.org | Every church. Every nation.
How To Talk To Kids About Grief And Loss
Have you ever struggled talking to children about grief and loss? Stephanie Jackson helps parents, aunts, uncles, mentors and the like think through these difficult conversations in this thoughtful article. http://intersectproject.org/faith-and-culture/how-talk-kids-about-grief-loss/
Books to Fuel 1 John in Your Life!
This past Sunday I mentioned some books that connect to the big themes of the book of 1 John. These could be good fuel for your takeaway from 1 John! Enjoy! Larry Related to the idea that “God is light” (1 Jn. 1.5): The Holiness of God by RC Sproul Related to the idea that “God is love” (4.8, 16) Love Beyond Reason by John Ortberg Related to the “truth test” about knowing the Jesus and his gospel better (1.10; 2.22-23) The Gospel by Ray Ortlund The Incomparable Christ by John Stott Encounters with Jesus or Jesus the King, both
Jesus Creeds
In my sermon on 2 John (9/30/18) I urged us to consider learning who Jesus is by reading the Creeds. They are very concise and precise statements about Jesus that help us learn to recognize the truth about what the Scriptures teach us about Jesus. Here are 3 to get you started: The Nicene Creed (325 AD) The Athanasian Creed (5th Century) The Ligonier Statement on Christology (modern)
Has Your Life Become Too Busy for God?
Pastor Larry provides timely advice for us in a talk from an event called "Wisdom Forum: The Good Life" at Southeastern Seminary in which Larry discusses "Rest and the Good Life." Rest and the Good Life
The Importance of Prayer in the Christian Life
How important is prayer in the life of the Christian? Larry Trotter gives a compelling answer in this very brief video: https://vimeo.com/264498768
The Gospel in the Whole Story
"In this "throwback" video, SEBTS evangelism professor and NorthWake elder, George Robinson, reminds us to not always reduce the gospel to a select few Bible verses. Instead, learn to provide the full context of this grand redemptive story." The Gospel in the Whole Story
How to Bridge any Conversation to the Gospel
"One of the most prevalent reasons that people who have been trained to share their faith fail to do so is that they are not quite sure how to bridge everyday conversations toward the gospel." As this idea likely resonates with many of us, take a few minutes to read what George Robinson has to say about bridging everyday conversations into gospel conversations. How to Bridge Any Conversation to the Gospel
Loving on Sunday!
This past Sunday (8/26/18) we explored 1 John 4 and the radical idea of coming to church on Sunday to love one another! Here’s a helpful prompt along those lines from Ed Welch: 2 Simple (Yet Profound) Questions to Ask Someone at Church This Sunday And here is the prayer that I prayed over us during communion. I hope it prompts your own prayers to be more loving! A Prayer of Edward Pusey (1800-1882) Good Jesus, Fountain of Love, Fill us with thy love. Absorb us into thy love; Compass us with thy love, That we may see all things in the light of
