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Tony EvansAs a believer and a child of the King, to consider casting a vote for someone or for something that would go against what God would vote for ought to be out of the question.
Tony EvansChurches are having a limited impact on society because they fail to understand that the goal of the church is not the church itself but the kingdom.
Tony EvansSometimes God lets you hit rock bottom so that you will discover He is the Rock at the bottom.
Tony EvansA kingdom man understands that God never said a godly life would be easy; He just said it would be worth it.
Tony EvansA kingdom man is a man who visibly demonstrates the comprehensive rule of God underneath the Lordship of Jesus Christ in every area of his life.
Tony EvansEven though Eve ate the fruit first, God went looking for Adam. It had been Adam whom God had revealed himself to as LORD God in the context of giving Adam divine instruction.
Tony EvansOne of the major failures of the church is not a focus on building disciples but a focus on building members.
Tony EvansThe real issue at hand is how God is going to respond to a culture when the majority of the people seek to veto Him.
Tony EvansYoung men need a positive influence, especially when they don't have a strong male figure in their lives. They can be influenced by a great, godly man in the church, which gives men a great mission in the church to influence these kids.
Tony EvansKeep in mind that God's sovereignty allows Him to even use that which is not cooperating with Him (the bad) in order to move things to where He wants them to go.
Tony EvansMy fellow believers, it is time to return to the Book. It is time to look to the one source that holds the answers for how our country should operate, the Bible.
Tony EvansThe bottom line is pray. If you’re tired, sick, emotionally overwhelmed—pray. If you’re on cloud nine and life seems perfect—pray. If you lack direction—pray. If you doubt that prayer makes any difference—pray. If the circumstances of your life are out of your control—pray. If the circumstances of your life seem well within you’re your control—pray even harder. Whatever you do—pray.
Tony EvansDon't worry about locating your purpose. If you are seeking after God, your purpose will locate you.
Tony EvansIf you limit worship to where you are, the minute you leave that place of worship you will leave your attitude of worship behind like a crumpled-up church bulletin.
Tony EvansMen, God is not opposed to greatness. God is opposed to pride. Big difference. Unfortunately, it is a difference not widely understood or embraced.
Tony EvansA kingdom always includes three fundamental components: a ruler, a realm of subjects who fall under his rule, and the rules or governances.
Tony EvansHis enemies had counted on the lions taking care of Daniel. What they hadn't counted on was his God taking care of Daniel.
Tony EvansPaul, we are going to kill you. That is cool, then I will go to Christ. Ok Paul, we are going to let you live. That is great, then I can witness Christ. Ok, then we will torture you. That is fine, then I will receive a reward in Heaven one day.
Tony EvansThe primary component upon which all else rests in a kingdom is the authority of the ruler. Without that, there is anarchy resulting in mess.
Tony EvansSame-sex marriage confuses the balance that God created when he created male and female. He created a balance, where both sides would bring something to the table that would reflect the uniqueness of the creation. There is no reflection of the uniqueness of creation in same-sex marriage.
Tony EvansChurches must extend their influence beyond the lives of church members to impact the broader community that they serve.
Tony EvansBecause Jesus Christ is a man, He feels what we feel. Because He is God, He can do something about it.
Tony EvansWhen the governing representatives of the people legalize the shedding of innocent blood (as a for-profit business, nonetheless) then they have placed themselves, and those they represent, in the direct line of God's judgment.
Tony EvansMen, you are in a battle. You are in a war. The stakes of this war and its casualties are higher than a checkmark in the win or loss column. Lives will be lost. Eternities will be shaped. Destinies will either be discovered or dismissed. Dreams will be attained or relinquished.
Tony EvansAs a result, socialism and communism, in particular, use government to suppress religion to such a degree as to leave the one true God out entirely.
Tony EvansOne of the reasons so many singles are dissatisfied is that they're looking for a change in status to define their significance, rather than finding a purpose in life, granted by God, that gives them significance regardless of the status they're in.
Tony EvansGod is in charge, and alone sits as the ultimate government over His creation. All other governments are then to reflect His ultimate rule.
Tony EvansThe single greatest reason why we are losing a generation is because the home is no longer the place of the transference of the faith. We live in a day of ‘outsourcing’…Today, we have a generation of people that outsource their kids.
Tony EvansIn fact, it is precisely because we have changed books that the chaos in our country has gotten worse than ever before.
Tony EvansThe primary role of the church is to reflect God's value system in society and to train people in that value system. It's not the government's responsibility, nor are they equipped to do that on the most local level where the need exists.
Tony EvansYou entrust your money to banks, God entrusts His money to you. How would you feel if the bank took your money and used it to play the lottery or gamble with it? So, how does God feel?
Tony Evans