Tag: lost
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Discipling into the Kingdom
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Have you heard that question before? This funny saying seeks to shine a light on how often it is difficult to figure out the true cause of a particular problem or event. Today, I want us to think about which came first – evangelism or discipleship. Last…
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A Good Hurt
We say often in my house, “If wishes were fishes we would all be in the sea.” We wish a lot of things. As a Christian, I wish often that the people around me all knew Jesus. Sometimes, I even think so highly of them that I avoid thinking about their lostness. I avoid seeing…
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Which Came First, Discipleship or Evangelism?
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Have you heard that question before? Usually, we hear that as a funny saying that seeks to illustrate that sometimes it is difficult to figure out what the true cause is of a particular problem or event. Today, I want us to think about which came first…
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Loving the Lost
We say often in my house, “If wishes were fishes we would all be in the sea.” We wish a lot of things. As a Christian, I wish often that the people around me all knew Jesus. Sometimes, I even think so highly of them that I avoid thinking about their lostness. I avoid seeing…
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A New Tool for Evangelism – Discipleship
Last week I talked about Jesus helping you see your life in a new light. This week I want us to let Him show us how to see reaching others for Him in a new light. Think for a moment how you generally assume people get into the family of God. The way that…
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Loving the Lost
My wife says often, “If wishes were fishes we would all be in the sea.” We wish a lot of things. As a Christian, I wish often that the people around me all knew Jesus. Sometimes, I even think so highly of them that I avoid thinking about their lostness. I avoid seeing that they…
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Building Bridges
Today I want us to think together about building bridges. No, I don’t mean the type of bridges that we drive cars across. I mean bridges between people. Bridges are built by common interests. Bridges are built by friendliness and a heart that is willing to listen. Bridges are built by honesty and truthfulness. This…
Pastor John D Jakes 