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Category Archives: Preaching
UKRAINE DIARY – 1993
by Dan Serns Note – Ukraine is one of more than a dozen independent countries that have come out of the former Soviet Union. About the size of Texas, Ukraine has a population of 52 million as compared to 15 … Continue reading
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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Evangelism Summit Opens Opportunities
On Monday, July 27, 2020 pastors from throughout the Texas and Southwest Region Conferences of the Seventh-day Adventist Church participated in an online Evangelism Summit hosted by the Texas and Southwest Regional Conferences, the Southwestern Union and Adventist World Radio. The fast-moving … Continue reading
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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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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Making appeals is a lot like Thanksgiving Dinner
The family has gathered. Clusters of people are scattered throughout the house, visiting with each other. The cooks have been doing their job in the kitchen. The wonderful aromas have been drifting through the house. And now it is time … Continue reading
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Why Not Try This? … Plan a Youth-led Public Evangelism Meeting
What if your Pathfinder Club or Youth Sabbath School or Adventist Youth Society planned their own Public Evangelism Meeting this fall or next spring or both? Why not? And why not do it more than once! Here are seven quick … Continue reading
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