I'd rather have all my questions unanswered and walk with God than not walk with God and have all my questions answered.

A church must grow larger and smaller at the same time. Larger through worship and smaller through small groups.

The ground we have in common with unbelievers is not the Bible, but our common needs, hurts, and interests as human beings. You cannot start with a text expecting the unchurched to be fascinated by it. You must first capture their attention, and then move them to the truth of God's Word. By starting with a topic that interests the unchurched and then showing what the Bible says about it, you can grab their attention, disarm prejudices, and create an interest in the Bible that wasn't there before.

Let me tell you how worthwhile you are. You are infinitely valuable to God. First, God created you. Second, Jesus died for you. Third, he puts his Spirit within you. Fourth, he wants you to be with him forever in eternity. That's how valuable you are to God. You are infinitely valuable to God.

Great opportunities are often disguised as small acts of service.

Let love be your greatest aim.

Some people are going to have to die or leave.