Chapter 4: Overcoming Weapons of Mass Distraction (p. 71-83) I often say the devil does not have to destroy a Christian leader; he only has to distract him. Page 71 John Piper explains our struggle this way: Ministry is its own worst enemy. It is not destroyed by the big bad wolf of the world. … Continue reading Old Paths, New Power, Part 4
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Old Paths, New Power, Part 3
This post is part 3 in a series where I post excerpts from the book Old Paths, New Power written by Daniel Henderson. I resist making a commentary on the book. Rather, I pull out excerpts that caught my attention at this stage of my pastoral journey. Chapter 3. Vision: Received or Achieved? Of course, … Continue reading Old Paths, New Power, Part 3
Old Paths, New Power, Part 2
This post is part 2 in a series where I post excerpts from the book Old Paths New Power written by Daniel Henderson. I resist making a commentary on the book. Rather, I pull out excerpts that caught my attention at this stage of my pastoral journey. Chapter 2: An Urgent “Leadership” Renovation (p.45-57) In … Continue reading Old Paths, New Power, Part 2
Old Paths, New Power, Part 1
The book Old Paths, New Power: Awakening Your Church through Prayer and the Ministry of the Word was written by Daniel Henderson with a publication date of 2016. Much has been revealed about our culture in the mere four years since the book was written. The emphasis of Daniels' insights proves just as true, if not more so, today as when they were written.
Sermon Notes on Titus 1:5-9
The idea of "above reproach" is that you live your life in such a way that no one, unbelievers or believers, can accurately bring a charge against you.
Thoughts on Mark 7:1-13
Let's commit to obeying his commands and dump the excuses.
Bethel’s Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Introduction Starting in October, Bethel will begin participating in the Lord's Supper every week. You may have come from a tradition that practiced the Lord's Supper weekly. Perhaps, like Bethel, your tradition only practiced the Lord's Supper once a month or less. Some of you have come from no church tradition. Regardless of your background, … Continue reading Bethel’s Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
50 Days of Prayer – Final Week
This marks the final week of Bethel's 50 days of prayer along with the Houston Church Planter's Network leading up to Pentecost Sunday. Below are links to devotions various Pastors and Ministry leaders throughout Houston have written for this final week. Click on the title of each day and you will be taken to their … Continue reading 50 Days of Prayer – Final Week
Day 24 of 50 Days of Prayer
This week as part of our 50-days of prayer I am reading through the prayers of Paul. You learn a lot about a person and what is important to them when you listen to them pray. Today the prayer is from Romans 1:8-10: First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, … Continue reading Day 24 of 50 Days of Prayer
50 Days of Prayer – Day 14
Something strange happened this week. I committed time in my schedule for prayer with our church families 50 days of prayer. Unfortunately, It is not as though I was not previously taking time daily to pray, but I asked God to awaken me to prayer in a fresh new way. I asked him to show … Continue reading 50 Days of Prayer – Day 14