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Category Archives: Bible Study
Hasty, Immature and Forbidden Marriages
Marriage and the Sabbath are two of the greatest gifts given to mankind by our Loving Heavenly Father (Genesis 2). So it’s no surprise that Satan will do all he can to destroy both! How do we avoid the pain, … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Changed Lives, Family, Sexual Issues, Why Not Try This...?
Tagged forbidden marriage, happy homes, marriage, marriage preparation
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Lockdown Victories
There is a good chance you have been in lockdown this year. Use nicer terms if you like – quarantine, shelter in place, hunker down, stay home 2 save lives – but it’s all the same. Severe limits on your … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Changed Lives, Family, Pastoring, Why Not Try This...?
Tagged bitterness, coronavirus, COVID-19, Daniel, fear, identity, isolation, Joseph, limitations, lockdown, Paul, quarantine, rejection, Saul, Temptation, uselessness, Victory
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Adventist World Radio to Support Texas Churches in Multiple 2020-2021 Evangelistic Endeavors
What a time to be alive! As uncertainty and upheaval continue to ravage our planet, God has opened so many new opportunities to reach the world with His end-time messages. Adventist World Radio has plans to reach the 100 largest … Continue reading
Group Leaders Who Thrive and Multiply
There’s no doubt that the Bible gives us counsel on the need for groups. So why is it so hard to get them going or keep them going in a local congregation? Recently I presented an interactive training on zoom … Continue reading
How to Start a Movement of Soul Winning & Church Planting
What will it take to see a movement of soul winning and church planting across a conference? Here are some simple clues from a presentation at the 2019 eHuddle in San Diego, California. https://www.adventistlearningcommunity.com/resources/14464
My Three Great Grandpas and Ellen White
Reject, Revere, Or Respect? By Dan Serns How do you relate to the gift of prophecy? Jesus promised that His final church would have this gift[1] but that the devil would also provide false prophets.[2] The Bible tell us not … Continue reading
Posted in Adventist Education, Bible Study, Sabbath, Why Not Try This...?
Tagged 144000, 1919 Bible Conference, Adventist Church History, Battle Creek Sanitarium, Benjamin House, Ellen White, Frank Moran, Gift of Prophecy, Harry Shafer, Health Ministry, Pacific Union College, Plenary Inspiration, Prophecy, Seventh-day Adventist, Southwestern Adventist University, Spirit of Prophecy, Spiritual Gifts, Union College, Verbal Inspiration
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How to Avoid Having a Babylonian Mind in an Adventist Body
The prophecies in the Book of Daniel show us that we are living in the time of the end. The stories in the Book of Daniel show us how to live in the time of the end. Young people played … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Family, Health & Temperance, Outreach, Youth Ministry
Tagged Babylon, Daniel, Daniel 1, Decisions, food & beverage, movies, Music, peer pressure
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Adventist Preaching Interview
In May 2020 I had the privilege of interviewing with Christopher Findley, who moderates the Adventist Preaching Facebook group. I shared how I got started preaching and things that have helped me become a better preacher and pastor. Here’s the … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Preaching, Soul Winning, Why Not Try This...?
Tagged Preaching in Series, Preaching Preparation
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“Our church is financially broke”
Every church goes through lean times financially. Four years ago it was our turn.1 Our church treasurer came to me with the bad news. “Pastor, as you know, we have been falling behind on our bills each month for several … Continue reading
