8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Preaching
Before you step onto the platform to preach, ask yourself these questions to make sure you are ready. 1. Am I spending time worshiping the Lord, praying, and reading the Word of God? Am I prayed up and ready to go? Do I need to repent from any sin in my life in order to flow […]
7 Questions a Pastor Should Ask Before Inviting a Guest Speaker
1. What is my purpose for inviting a guest speaker? Do not be haphazard about inviting a guest minister. Just because you met someone at a conference, or received a letter in the mail, or a phone call is not a good reason for inviting a guest speaker? What is their area of expertise? What […]
Lessons from the Fall of the Berlin Wall
On November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall was torn down in Germany. When this hated symbol of Communism fell, the nations of the Soviet Union began to radically change. What are some lessons from this historic event? 1. Every Wall Will Fall From the early ‘50’s until the late ‘80’s, godless Communism was at war with […]
The Power of Reading
Once someone criticized my reading habits. They asked, “Why do you spend so much time and money on books? Do the books you read really help you? They thought my reading is a waste, that reading many books on one subject is redundant, that reading many books is foolishness. Here is my response: Readers are […]
How to Develop Good Habits
A habit is any action or behavior that you do on a regular basis. There are both good habits (developed by good actions) and bad habits (developed by bad actions). Most of the actions you do on a daily basis are habitual. Today you will most likely do the same things you did yesterday, and […]
How to Be Successful
How do you measure #success? What goals have you set for your life? If you died today, would you consider your life a success? Dictionary definition of success: The favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors. the attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like. a successful performance or achievement: The play was an instant success. a person […]
Do I Need a Mentor?
Here are seven reasons why you need a mentor in your life. A mentor will save you from making mistakes.You can either learn from your mistakes or your can learn from the mistakes of your mentor. Learning from your mentor is much easier. A mentor will open doors you are unable to open. A mentor […]
Am I Using My Time Wisely?
Everyone has the same amount of time in a day. You have exactly the same amount of time to spend today as everyone else who is alive. Time waits for no man. We each have: 7 days a week. 365 days a year. 24 hours in a day. 1,440 minutes in a day. 86,400 seconds […]
7 Levels of a Missions Minded Church
The mission of the church is missions and the goal of missions is building the local church. It is important for churches to have a heart for missions. Here is a diagnostic test you can take to discover how your church is doing. Where does your church fit on the scale of missions minded churches? […]
Richard Hislop | Harvest the Nations for Jesus
Richard Hislop was inspired by Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke to start his own ministry called Harvest the Nations. Today we talk to him as he prepares for his first evangelistic outreach in Orange, Virginia. Website: https://www.harvestthenations.org Richard Hislop is an Missionary-Evangelist with a strong gifting from God for evangelism, who has answered the calling of God […]
Paul Lodato | Evangelism Through Christian Television
Paul Lodato is the general manager of the Fort Myers/Naples Florida affiliate station of the Christian Television Network. Although Christian television has often been criticized for focusing too much on raising money, today, we talk about how God can use Christian television to bring people to Jesus. Questions: How is Christian Television like the Air Force? How […]
Michael Job | He Carries Jesus to the Nations
Michael Job worked at the Holy Land Experience in Orlando, Florida for several years playing the part of Jesus in a drama. But now he goes around the world introducing people to Jesus. His passion and love for Jesus is infectious… Who is Michael Job? Michael Job is an International Evangelist whose burning desire for people […]
Waldy Bershe | On-Fire Evangelist from Germany
Waldy Bershe is an on-fire evangelist from Germany. We ministered together at a Gospel Festival and pastor’s conference in Alexandria, Egypt. Today we talk about how to reach Germany and the world with the good news of Jesus Christ. Website: https://savingthelost.com Quotes: “It is important to feed the poor, but it does no good to […]
Jack Myers – Revivalist, Evangelist, & Pastor Who Loves Evangelism
Jack Myers has been my friend for many years. When we first met, I showed him a picture of a massive miracle crusade. He said, “I want to learn how to do that.” I invited him to come to my next crusade in the nation of Haiti. I started mentoring and coaching him and ever […]
The Power of the Cross
What does the cross mean to you? In this powerful sermon, Daniel King explains the importance of the cross for your salvation. You will be challenged to take up your cross to follow Jesus. Discover: * Why did Jesus have to die on the cross? * Who did Jesus die for? * What does the […]
Missions Throughout the Bible
From beginning to end, the Bible is a story about missions. In the beginning of time, God walked and talked with Adam and Eve, but then separated them from their Creator by their disobedience. The rest of the story is how God works to reconnect with His children. We could call it “His Story.” From […]
Why I Don’t Engage With Heresy Hunters
1. Heresy Hunters waste my time. I only have 1,440 minutes in my day. If I spend lots of time with a heresy hunter, I have no time left for what is truly important to me. I never want to spend more time with a critic then I do with a friend. The day after my […]
How To Take a City for God
The city of Jerusalem is known around the world. Three religions; the Christians, the Muslims, and the Jews all claim that Jerusalem is a holy city. At first glance there is no good reason for Jerusalem to be famous. It is not a port city where ships can come and off load goods. It […]
How to Avoid Burn Out in the Ministry
1. Take time for refreshment. – Go to Conferences, read books, etc. Feed yourself. – Don’t wait until you are already approaching burnout to recharge. Example: A dead car battery Prayer and Fasting – We often burn out because we need a spiritual breakthrough. – Fasting can be more refreshing then the best leadership conference. – […]
What’s More Important? Evangelism or Worship?
Evangelism is the primary task that Jesus gave to the early disciples and that task extends to the church today. Unfortunately, there has been some confusion as to whether the church’s primary role is to be involved in passive worship or in active evangelism. To paraphrase Calvinist preacher John Piper, “[Evangelism] isn’t the ultimate goal of […]
The Power of God’s Word
This is my Bible. I have read through this book seven times cover to cover. The fastest I have read through my entire Bible is five days. I have preached over 2,000 sermons holding this Bible. Some pages are torn, others are marked up so much that they are hard to read, every page contains […]
Does God Cause Suffering?
Even though God’s ultimate and perfect will is for His children to be blessed, since we live in a fallen world, God’s children still suffer. As long as we live in this fallen world, there will be suffering. Jesus suffered on the cross. Paul suffered as he traveled and preached the Gospel. “To this very hour […]
Are You Loyal?
Loyalty is “consistently demonstrating support for something or someone.” It is “a strong feeling of support or allegiance.” Loyalty is one of the most neglected character traits in the world today. Fifty years ago, people stayed in the same job for their entire careers. They were loyal to their employers and their employers were loyal […]
The Story of a Woman Healed in Ethiopia
Does God do miracles today? Let’s ask this precious woman who came to one of our Gospel festivals in the nation of Ethiopia. Genet Mudjahadin was married to Muslim man. Her first name means “paradise” but her life was no paradise. For eight years she never had a period. Her husband desperately wanted children but […]
How to Put Your Life in Order
Have you ever lost your keys? Spent time looking for the remote? Ran out of clean clothes? Neglected to do something important? Forgot a friend’s birthday? Paid a bill late because it got lost in a pile on your desk? All of these problems are the result of a lack of order in your life. […]
Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life
Over the centuries, there have arisen many different religious philosophies and teachings that have been proposed by people who are looking for meaning in life. Yet Jesus transcends every other religion and philosophy in one powerful verse. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). This amazing statement is what […]
Are You a Person of Character?
Character is who you are on the inside. Character is what you do when no one is watching. The things you do on a daily basis will continue to be the things that you do in the midst of a crisis or an opportunity. Character is the moral compass that charts the course to your […]
How to Develop a Vision for Your Life
Do you have a vision for your life? What are you aiming for in your ministry? What are you aiming for in your relationships? What do you want to accomplish in life? Where do you want to be in five years? If you aim at nothing you will hit it every time. In other words, […]
10 Facts About Your Assignment
God gave you an assignment before you were born. God told Jeremiah, “Before you were formed in the womb, I knew you…I ordained you a prophet to the nations” (Jeremiah 1:5 NKJV). God has an assignment for each of us. I am called to be an evangelist. It was prophesied that I would be an […]
What is Integrity?
If you found a wallet laying on the sidewalk, would you return it to its owner? If one small lie on your income tax form would save you thousands of dollars, would you lie? If you had the opportunity to cheat on a test and no one would ever know about it, would you cheat? […]