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Category Archives: Changed Lives
Reclaiming Former & Inactive Church Members
“Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world…” 2 Timothy 4:10. How tragic! Paul’s close friend and fellow worker (Colossians 4:14; Philemon 1:24) abandoned Paul at the time Paul needed him most. Not only that. Demas abandoned the message and … Continue reading
Posted in Adventist Education, Bible Study, Changed Lives, Church School, Family, Outreach, Pastoring, Preaching, Small Groups, Why Not Try This...?
Tagged Adventist, backsliding, reclaiming, retention
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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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Can a pandemic shut down soul winning?
Can a pandemic shut down soul winning? Of course not! Pastor John Bradshaw and the It Is Written team were ready to launch Hope Awakens, a city-wide evangelistic series in Indianapolis, Indiana this spring as part of the preparation for … Continue reading
Four Tips to Maximize Your Reaping Meetings
Many churches have reaping meetings in the spring and fall. Here are four tips to maximize your results.
Posted in Changed Lives, Harvest Cycles, Outreach, Pastoring, Prayer, Preaching, Small Groups, Soul Winning, Tried & True Methods First, Why Not Try This...?, Youth Ministry
Tagged Adventurers, Baptisms, groups, Pathfinders, prayer, Reaping Meetings, Sabbath School, young adults, youth
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Why Not Try This? …Use Your Israel Trip for Evangelism
Many pastors and church leaders have taken a trip to Israel to walk where Jesus walked and see the Bible lands. Why not use all those pictures and experiences to share Jesus and Bible truths with others? Last month (September … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Changed Lives, Church Planting, Grief, Grief & Death, Outreach, Preaching, Sabbath, Second Coming, Soul Winning, Why Not Try This...?
Tagged Bible Lands, Demonic intimidation, Future, Holy Land, Hopelessness, Israel, Jordan River, Mount of Beatitudes, Mount of Olives, Mount of Transfiguration, Nazareth, Petra, Reaping Meetings, Stress, Temptation, Victory, Your past
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Making Appeals – Top Ten
An appeal is an invitation to take a next step with Jesus. Appeal often. At the end of every sermon. At every baptism. At the end of every Bible study. Whenever the opportunity arises. Appeal because of Jesus. Talk … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Changed Lives, Outreach, Pastoring, Preaching, Soul Winning
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Why Not Try This? …Invite a Friend to Take their Next Step with Jesus
Making Appeals – Three Keys Do you remember who invited you to accept Jesus as your personal Savior and Lord, to embrace all Bible truth, to be baptized and to unite with God’s final movement? You can make those … Continue reading
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Why Not Try This? … Mentor New Members
We had just finished a Week of Reaping. George and Mary, who we had never met before the week started, had made their decision to accept Jesus as Savior and Lord, embrace all the truths of the Bible, be baptized … Continue reading
Posted in Changed Lives, Pastoring, Small Groups, Soul Winning, Why Not Try This...?
Tagged assimilation, mentoring, new members
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