Salvation now consists of a deep wrestling in our souls with the sinfulness of our hearts, the depth of our depravity, and the desperation of our need for his grace.

We can accomplish more in one month of dependence on the Spirit than we can in 100 years of dependence on ourselves.

Christianity is radically different from every other religion in the world.

If you can trust God to save you for eternity, you can trust him to lead you for a lifetime.

Surely the greatest social injustice is that 2 billion people haven't heard of God's love in Christ.

Every saved person this side of heaven owes the gospel to every lost person this side of hell.

Consider what it takes for successful businessmen and businesswomen, effective entrepreneurs and hardworking associates, shrewd retirees and idealistic students to combine forces with a creative pastor to grow a "successful church" today. Clearly, it doesn't require the power of God to draw a crowd in our culture. A few key elements that we can manufacture will suffice.