Your response to opportunities, adversities and calling, determine the type of leader you become.

Guys that preach verse-by-verse through books of the Bible - that is just cheating. It's cheating because that would be easy, first of all. That isn't how you grow people. No one in the Scripture modeled that.

Spiritual maturity is measured in terms of persevering faith, not perfect behavior

Leaders make things better and that requires change.

If you're not looking forward to church this morning perhaps it's time to look for a church.

The Church must stop expecting outsiders to act like insiders while insiders act like outsiders.

Generosity won't happen unless you make it a priority. The best way to make giving a priority is to make it the very first check you write every month. Before the mortgage. Before groceries or clothing. Before saving. Whatever the amount, do it first.