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Dying Man Finds Hope in Jesus Average User Rating: Topics: Christ , Christ, abiding in , Christ, as shepherd , Christ, Messiah , Christ, only Savior , Christ, resurrection of , Circumstances and faith , Comfort , Courage , Death, physical , Disease , Eternal life , Faith , Faith and feelings , Faithfulness, divine , Faithfulness, human , Gospel , Heaven , Hope , Jesus Christ , Mortality , Peace , Presence of God , Security in God , Strength , Suffering , Trials , Trust Filters: Everyday Disciples , Free , Stories References: Exodus 33:15-17 Isaiah 41:10 Matthew 1:23 Matthew 18:20 Matthew 28:20 John 3:16 Romans 8:28 1 Timothy 2:5 2 Timothy 4:17 Hebrews 2:17-18 Hebrews 4:14-16 Tone: Neutral/Mixed
In his book Deserted by God? , author and pastor Sinclair Ferguson shares the following story:
The first physician to die of the AIDS virus in the United Kingdom was a young Christian. He had contracted it while doing medical research in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. In the last days of his life, his power of communication failed. He struggled with increasing difficulty to express his thoughts to his wife. On ... Sinclair Ferguson, Deserted by God? (Banner of Truth, 1993), p. 51; submitted by Van Morris, Mount Washington, Kentucky
One Woman's Efforts at "E-vangelism" Average User Rating: Not yet rated Topics: Christian life , Community , Evangelism , Evangelism, lifestyle , Gospel , Great Commission , Ministry , Mission , Mission, church , Outreach , Relationships , Technology , Witness , Witnessing Filters: Everyday Disciples , Stories References: Matthew 5:16 Matthew 10:42 Matthew 19:19 Matthew 28:16-20 Mark 10:43-44 Luke 24:45-49 John 13:1-17 John 20:21 Acts 1:8 Acts 17:16-34 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Tone: Commend
Riding the Wave of God's Kingdom Average User Rating: Not yet rated Topics: Calling , Christian life , Church , Commitment , Dedication , Devotion , Evangelism , Evangelism, lifestyle , Gospel , Great Commission , Kingdom , Kingdom Of Christ , Kingdom of God , Kingdom of heaven , Lifestyle , Ministry , Mission , Mission, church , Missionaries , Missionary , Missions , Outreach , Responsibility , Self-denial , Selflessness , Self-sacrifice , Witnessing Filters: Famous People , Movies & TV References: Daniel 2:44 Daniel 7:13-27 Matthew 13:1-52 Matthew 28:16-20 Mark 4:26-32 Mark 10:43-44 Luke 24:45-49 John 20:21 Acts 1:8 Tone: Commend
Second-century Philosopher on the Upside-down Nature of the Kingdom Average User Rating: Topics: Affection , Brotherly love , Caring , Christian love , Church , Compassion , Evangelism , Evangelism, lifestyle , Grace , Kindness , Kingdom , Love , Loving others , Loving the unlovely , Mercy , Outreach , Tenderness , Unconditional Love Filters: Christian Culture , Church History , History References: Matthew 5:13-16 Matthew 9:12-13 Matthew 25:31-40 Matthew 28:16-20 Mark 2:15-17 Mark 16:15 Luke 5:31-32 Luke 11:35-36 John 13:4-17 John 15:27 Acts 1:8 Romans 5:6-8 James 2:5 James 2:17-20 1 Peter 3:15 1 John 2:9-10 Tone: Commend
Trapped Bee Offers Simple Reminder on Temptation Average User Rating: Topics: Appetites , Desire , Devil , Evil , Flesh , Focus , Human condition , Lust , Overcoming , Pleasure , Satan , Sexual immorality , Sin , Spiritual warfare , Strength , Temptation , Temptation, avoiding , Temptation, resisting , Weakness Filters: Stories References: Genesis 3:1 Genesis 39:12 2 Samuel 11:1 Matthew 4:1 Matthew 26:41 Luke 4:1 John 10:10 1 Corinthians 6:18 1 Corinthians 10:13-14 2 Corinthians 2:11 2 Corinthians 10:3 2 Corinthians 11:14 1 Timothy 3:7 1 Timothy 5:15 1 Timothy 6:9-11 2 Timothy 2:22 2 Timothy 2:26 Hebrews 12:1 James 1:13 1 Peter 5:8 Tone: Warn
Star of Survival Program on Getting Saved Average User Rating: Not yet rated Topics: Atonement , Calvary , Christ, Anointed One , Christ, blood of , Christ, burden bearer , Christ, cross of , Christ, death of , Christ, greatness of , Christ, life of , Christ, Messiah , Christ, only Savior , Christ, our righteousness , Christ, substitute for humanity , Expiation , Gospel , Grace , Hope , Human condition , Mercy , Pastors , Procrastination , Propitiation , Reconciliation , Redeemer , Redemption , Salvation , Sin , Sinful nature , Substitution Filters: Famous People , Quotes References: Isaiah 55:6 Matthew 26:17-28:20 Mark 14:12-16:20 Luke 22:7-24:43 John 3:16 John 11:25-26 John 13:1-21:25 John 14:1-6 John 15:13 Romans 3:19-25 Romans 4:5 Romans 5:8-10 Romans 8:35-39 1 Corinthians 15:1-28 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 2 Corinthians 5:21 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 Ephesians 1:7 Ephesians 2:8-9 Philippians 1:21 1 Timothy 5:19-20 Hebrews 9:27 1 Peter 2:24 1 John 3:16 Revelation 20:11-22:5 Tone: Commend
Demonstrating the Excellencies of Jesus Average User Rating: Topics: Bible , Brotherly love , Christian life , Evangelism , Evangelism, lifestyle , Example , Faith , Generosity , Golden Rule , Good deeds , Good works , Goodness , Kindness , Love , Outreach , Responsibility , Scripture , Selflessness , Self-sacrifice , Testimony , Witness , Witnessing Filters: Everyday Disciples , Stories References: Matthew 5:13-16 Matthew 10:37-39 Matthew 16:21-28 Matthew 28:16-20 Mark 8:31-9:1 Luke 9:22-27 Luke 9:57-62 Luke 14:25-35 Luke 24:45-49 John 20:21 Acts 3:11-16 1 Corinthians 16:3 Galatians 6:10 Philippians 2:4-8 1 Peter 2:12 Tone: Commend
Celebrating the Community Contributions of Believers Average User Rating: Topics: Beauty , Calling , Community , Community impact , Creation , Creator , Culture , Environmentalism , Honor , Ministry , Nature , Outreach , Perspective , Responsibility , Service , Social action , Social justice , Stewardship , Vocation , Witness , World Filters: Christian Culture , Everyday Disciples , Free , Stories References: Genesis 1:1-2:25 Psalm 19:1-6 Matthew 5:16 Matthew 28:18-20 Mark 16:15 Luke 24:45-49 John 20:21 Acts 1:8 Romans 13:7 Philippians 2:29 Tone: Neutral/Mixed
I lived in Boston in the 1980s, and I spoke with a pastor of a major church there. We were reflecting on the ways the church doesn't always recognize the culture cultivators and creators in its midst. This pastor said, "There's a woman in our church who was the lead litigator for the Environmental Protection Agency for the clean up of Boston Harbor. It's occurred to me since then that she played this ...
Andy Crouch, "Teaching People to Flourish," PreachingToday.com
Fijian Government Silences Singing at Conference Average User Rating: Topics: Church , Church life , Exaltation of God , Government , Politics , Power , Praise , Singing , Spiritual warfare , Witness , World , Worldliness , Worship Filters: Christian Culture , International , Stories References: Joshua 6 Psalm 96:9 Psalm 100 Isaiah 6 Matthew 26:20 Mark 14:26 Ephesians 5:19 Colossians 3:16 Revelation 4 Revelation 5 Revelation 14:7 Tone: Commend
Persecuted Pastor: "Jesus Made Me Ready for Battle Again" Average User Rating: Topics: Boldness , Christian life , Commitment , Convictions , Courage , Dedication , Devotion , Experiencing God , Hope , Persecution , Perspective , Prayer , Readiness , Renewal , Spiritual warfare , Zeal Filters: Everyday Disciples , International , Stories References: Matthew 28:16-20 John 14:1-4 John 14:15-31 Acts 1:8 Acts 17:16-34 2 Timothy 1:3-18 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Tone: Commend
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