Are There Snakes in Your House?
“Snake!” I yelled “Stephen, get in here quick.” My brother ran in, “What’s the matter?” “I was laying on the floor, drifting off to sleep, when I felt something crawl along my arm. I opened my eyes and I was staring into the face of a snake. I jumped up and the snake rapidly slithered under […]
What is Hell Like?
“Can we go too fast in saving souls? If anyone still wants a reply, let him ask the lost souls in Hell.” -William Booth Is hell a real place? Jesus thought it was. Jesus told a vivid story about the horrors of hell. Once there was a rich man who always dressed in the best clothes […]
5 Steps For Leading Someone to Jesus
Who do you know that needs Jesus? Do you have friends and family that you are praying will be saved? When was the last time you witnessed to a total stranger? Leading people to Jesus is something every believer can do. In today’s letter, I want to give you a simple, five-step plan for ministering […]
Let Your Light Shine
The Bible says in Matthew 5:16, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Every Christian should be a shining light. Are you letting your light shine? Recently, I had the opportunity to see one of the greatest natural wonders of […]
Are You Ready for Death?
This is the story of a late, lamented squirrel. When I was in college someone played a joke on my dorm. One morning we woke up and found a dead squirrel in the toilet. An unknown perpetrator had found this poor squirrel out in the gardens and as a practical joke they brought the squirrel inside […]
One Life to Live, ’twill Soon be Past, Only What is Done for Christ will Last
Only One Life by C.T. Studd “Two little lines I heard one day,Traveling along life’s busy way; Bringing conviction to my heart, And from my mind would not depart; Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last. Only one life, yes only one, Soon will its fleeting hours be […]
Rescue the Lost | A Dream About This Generation
Do you feel an urgency about leading people to Jesus? I still vividly remember a dream I had several years ago…YOU WILL BE INSPIRED by this dream to save people from hell. Here’s what happened… In my dream I was standing on the edge of a massive highway. It looked like sixteen lanes of traffic […]
3 Things God Does Not Know
1. God does not know anyone that He does not love. The Bible says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whosoever believth in him shall not perish, but shall have eternal life” (John 3:16). God loves the entire world. God loves you. God believes you are a beautiful person […]
What You Don’t Know Can’t Hurt You…is NOT True
You have probably heard the phrase, “What you don’t know can’t hurt you.”Recently, Jessica and I were driving when we heard someone say this phrase on the radio. Jessica turned to me and commented, “You know, that’s not true when it comes to the Gospel.” “What do you mean?” I asked. “If a woman in […]
Is Jesus Walking With You on Your Journey?
Life is a journey. It is like a walk of a thousand miles. Every day is a step which must be taken. The journey begins at birth and ends at death. You begin the journey with nothing, and end with a million memories. On this journey, wishes are fulfilled, wrong turns are taken, and adventures […]
8 Facts About the Harvest
1. The Harvest is READY. “The harvest is ripe…” (John 4:35). 2. The Harvest is BIG. “The Harvest is plentiful…” (Matthew 9:37). 3. The Harvest needs LABORERS. “The Laborers are few…” (Matthew 9:37). 4. The Harvest requires our PRAYERS. “Pray…for laborers…” (Matthew 9:37). 5. The Harvest belongs to GOD. “The Lord of the Harvest…” (Matthew […]
The Call of the Harvest
In honor of Gordon Lindsay, the founder of Christ For the Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas, I am posting a poem he wrote on my blog. The Call of the Harvest By Gordon Lindsay Sunrise and skies are fair A day begins without a care: A day for joy, a day for leisure, A day […]
How to Make Friends
Friendship is one of the greatest gifts God gives us. Everyone needs a friend. Life without a friend is boring and meaningless. Everyone needs someone that they can sing with, cry with, and dream with! Aristotle once said, “Nobody would wish to live without friends, even if he possessed all other good things.” Friendship is the […]
The Legacy of Susan King, My Mother
On April 17, 2021, my mother, Susan King, went to heaven. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren all singing worship songs. As I reflect on her life, I am grateful to God for her example. She was such a tremendous influence on my life and I am thankful for all the time and […]
7 Things a Traveling Minister Should Do
Being a traveling minister is not easy. Over the years, I have seen what successful traveling ministers do to be successful. Here are seven things you should do if you want to survive as a traveling minister. 1. Become an expert in some subject. Don’t be a jack-of-all-trades, master of none. Be clear about your mission […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]