Paul Valo | Orlando, Florida In Luke 14, Jesus told a story about a certain man who was preparing a great party. When the party was ready, he sent his servants to compel guests to come to the great banquet. Many of the guests gave a variety of excuses as to why they really weren’t interested. …
Paul and Barbara Holt | Cleveland Tennessee What do you do when your resources are not enough? Do you believe that God will provide? We hope the following biblical examples will encourage you to believe for a miracle and remind you that God’s great provision can come in a number of different ways. GOD CAN PROVIDE …
Dr. Elias Rodriguez / Center for Biblical Leadership Instructor / Leadership Development and Discipleship Ministries “When John,who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to ask him, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?’ Jesus replied, ‘Go back and report to …
Tim Coalter | Cleveland, Tennessee “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.” (Genesis 2:7 NKJV) The breath of God is life-giving breath. We are here because God breathed into us the breath of life. Ezekiel …
Marcey Brannon | Crab orchard, Tennessee Lindsey Schreiber: I have noticed that your church has a mix of both large events and ongoing ministries to reach out into your community. One of the more unique offerings is “The Little Red Shed.” Tell me about the idea and implementation. Pastor Brannon: I had seen other communities set up …
Charlotte Adams | Lizella, Georgia Local churches are the heartbeat of our commission to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. Every congregation of believers is unique with their very own story to tell and their own ability to share. They each are built with their own special strengths, as well as challenges. This diversity …
Benjamin Feliz |General Presbyter Mexico, Central America, and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean In the parable Christ told in Luke 14:15-24, He talks about a man (metaphorically representing God the Father) who prepared a banquet and invited many people. The universal plan of salvation includes everyone. God does not want for any sinner to perish, but He wants everyone …
Janice Miller | Gallatin, Tennessee Matthew 17:14–21 gives us a glimpse into a teachable moment between Christ and His disciples concerning prayer and fasting. We see the picture of a father who no doubt was weary, beaten down, and at the end of his rope. His demoniac boy had to be watched closely because at …
Dr. Fred A. Lawson | Cleveland, Tennessee Is fasting necessary for today’s Christian church? What does the Bible teach about fasting? What is it, in the biblical sense? Fasting is the abstaining from food and drink for a spiritual reason. In the Old Testament era, the Jews fasted frequently, though there was only one fast …
Melody Cates Kinzer | Lewisburg, Tennessee Fasting is voluntarily going without food, even when the refrigerator and cupboards are full. We fast from food because we have a stronger desire for God, a deep longing to be closer to Him, to be more like Him. It is an expression of discontent with our sinful self. …