At your church, the week is more important than the weekend. Empower people and send them out for the week.
J. D. GreearFaith is not the absence of doubt; it is continuing to follow Jesus in the midst of doubt.
J. D. GreearBeing able to articulate the gospel with accuracy is one thing; having its truth captivate your soul is quite another.
J. D. GreearSurveys show that more than 50 percent of people in the U.S. have prayed the sinner's prayer and think they're going to heaven because of it even though there is no detectable difference in their lifestyles from those outside of the church. On this issue- the most important issue on earth- we have to be absolutely clear. We need to preach salvation by repentance before God and faith in the finished work of Christ.
J. D. Greear