Reavis says the Holy Spirit gives power for Kingdom work
Herb Reavis attended Moody Bible Institute and often saw a plaque there that read, “Near this place Dwight L. Moody knelt and asked God for a school.” “Moody wasn’t educated […]
Reach more in ’24 for Christ, urges Rob Jackson
If Alabama Baptists want to “reach more in ’24,” we need to do less talking, open our eyes to the lostness in our communities and “commence going,” said Rob Jackson, […]
Watkins challenges God’s people to be ‘rooted, grounded in the gospel’
If ever there was a time for God’s people to be rooted and grounded in the gospel, that time is now, said Daven Watkins. Watkins, pastor of First Baptist Church Pelham, […]
Trust God with the ‘unusual assignments,’ Calvert urges in evangelism conference sermon
God gives unusual assignments, but He is also trustworthy to provide what’s needed to get the job done. “God, who moves in a mysterious way, always leaves us scratching our […]
‘Assured by an empty tomb’: Resurrection is foundation for evangelism, Dew says
Jamie Dew said he never set out to be an academic, but a passion for evangelism changed the direction of his life. Speaking Jan. 28 at First Baptist Church Pelham […]
Revive: Senior adults encouraged to remember God’s promises, spiritual legacy
A full house of “seasoned citizens” gathered at Glynwood Baptist Church in Prattville May 2 for the Revive Senior Adult Evangelism Conference. David Dykes, who served 30 years as senior pastor of Green […]
‘Encouragement To Keep Going’: Baptism Sunday Is April 24
John Jenkins said holding a baptism service just after Easter has made sense for his church family for a long time. “We kind of always do this after Easter because […]
Evangelism Isn’t Enough
Just before Christmas a couple of years ago, my cousin Len entered the senior care facility of his small Kentucky town. While an older person being admitted to an assisted […]
Transparency
Proverbs 28:13 (ESV): “Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.” In part one of this series on trust, we looked […]
If You Can’t Run for God, Just Plod for God
Although I’ve run since I was 20, over the past couple of years running has become a passion. However, even though I run, I feel uneasy calling myself a runner. […]