Saturday, October 07, 2017

Saturday Lagniappe: "Walking in the Way of Grace with Martin Luther" and More


Walking in the Way of Grace with Martin Luther [Podcast]

Even if you don’t usually enjoy learning about the past—and especially if you don’t know what made Luther such a pivotal figure in Christian history—this podcast is for you. Let “Walking in the Way of Grace with Martin Luther” take you on a journey across centuries and borders as you learn the remarkable story of the monk who defied the powers and defined the modern age.

One sinner saved and sustained by grace can—and did—change the world. Listen to Part 1 Listen to Part 2

9 Breakthrough Prayers for the Local Church

Let’s pray as never before for God to expand the witness and influence of his church in this world. Read More

Three Important Financial Realities Facing Churches Today - Rainer on Leadership #369 [Podcast]

LifeWay research recently released a study of financial issues in the church. In this podcast Thom Rainer and Jonathan Howe discuss these three issues and ways churches can better prepare themselves financially. Listen Now

4 Steps To Help Pastors Preach To Newbies And Mature Christians Every Week

Speaking deep truths in simple language isn’t easy. But when we do, something very special can happen. Read More

Seven Simple Ideas for Daily Prayer

While in my seminary days I found great help in prayer from a resource produced by Peter Lord of the First Baptist Church of Titusville, Florida, called the 2959 Guide (29.59, or about 30 minutes in prayer). The following is my adaptation and expansion of something I first thought of while going through the guide. I often use this in my daily prayer time. Perhaps it will encourage you as well. These are seven themes you see practiced consistently in Scripture. While I’m emphasizing these for personal prayer, they would be useful in corporate settings as well. Read More

On Christian “Platforming”

A Christian who has an online platform ultimately is using a gift he or she has been given by God to build up others for the good of the kingdom of God. Read More

Your Nine-to-Five and Global Missions

As the world’s economy becomes more global, many Christians have a renewed awareness of the role Christian migration and merchants have played in supporting the spread of the gospel. Starting with the refugees scattered by persecution in Acts 8:4, who were “preaching the word” as they went, Christians have helped spread the gospel in the course of normal life, including travel or immigration.

This New Testament pattern continued with traders on the Silk Road, merchants to India, laborers to South America, and modern employees of multinational companies. For centuries Christians have spread the gospel when other factors like employment have moved them around the world. Read More

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