Tag Archives: Evangelism

Is it Worth a Bad Haircut?

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Several years ago a mission pastor entered a barber shop around the corner from his church. Although he needed a haircut, his purpose was to build a witnessing relationship with the owner. They had a good talk, but the only … Continue reading →

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The Pastor: The Life of a Door Man

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Who gets in? Who gets left out in the cold? The door man decides. Several years ago, The Los Angeles Times entertainment website unveiled a cover story on the city’s club scene. Profiling door men who screen entry intoexclusive establishments, … Continue reading →

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Grieving for the Lost

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Romans 9:2-3 “…I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren…” What makes you really sad? Imagine a circle of relationships around your life. In … Continue reading →

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Pray Hard, Live Hard

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On August 2, 1745, David Brainerd penned the following words in his diary after 28 discouraging months of serving as an early colonial missionary to native Americans in New England:“I began to entertain serious thoughts of giving up my mission. … Continue reading →

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The Problem of Ineffective Christianity

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Read Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 On July 20, 2004 Jason Clauss and his brother went surfing on a beautiful summer day off the coast of Long Island, New York. At the end of several hours of fun, Jason returned to shore … Continue reading →

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