Category Archives: Discipleship

Questions to Move You Beyond Small Talk

Posted on December 8, 2012 by PS

Most of our conversations happen at a very sterile, arms-length level.  We may not know people who we’ve been friends with for decades very well because we stick to discussing the results of the weekend’s game or what’s happening at … Continue reading →

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Jesus Use of Contrast in His Teaching

Posted on November 18, 2012 by PS

Throughout Jesus’ ministry He used sharp contrasts to teach His audience what God deemed right and what He deemed wrong.  They could walk away from an encounter with Him knowing exactly what they should and shouldn’t be doing.  In many … Continue reading →

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God is Not our Idol

Posted on November 10, 2012 by PS

In the second commandment, God directs us to not make idols – anything in the likeness from heaven, earth or the seas.  When we hear the word idol, we probably make the association to figurines of stone or metal.  We … Continue reading →

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Christian Books about Suffering

Posted on November 3, 2012 by PS

The Bible clearly teaches that Christians will suffer.  It’s not a question of if, but a question of when.  2 Timothy 3:12 tells us, “all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” and 1 … Continue reading →

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Questions to Consider before Leaving a Church

Posted on October 18, 2012 by PS

In this interview with John MacArthur and related article, he discusses when to leave a church.  Three points in his commentary are helpful when thinking about this topic: 1) You don’t go to church, you are the church. You take … Continue reading →

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Essentials of Worship – Gary Parrett

Posted on October 11, 2012 by PS

In the seminar titled Essentials of Worship, Gary Parrett outlines 11 principles of worship.  The lectures are relatively short and total 3-4 hours, but well worth your time.  Worship has little to do with singing, so his explanations may reorient … Continue reading →

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Definition of Faith – John Murray

Posted on September 30, 2012 by PS

What is faith?  Here’s John Murray’s summarized definition.  Faith is knowledge, conviction and trust. Faith is knowledge passing into conviction and is conviction passing into confidence. Faith is trust in a person, the person of Christ, the Son of God … Continue reading →

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Growing Beyond Immaturity

Posted on September 26, 2012 by PS

Have you ever thought of what maturity looks like in life? What are we really striving to grow to be?  In many ways it’s helpful to look at the characteristics of children and then consider how we should act differently … Continue reading →

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Summarize Implications to Improve Personal Bible Study Time

Posted on September 24, 2012 by PS

As we approach our Bible study or reading of a Christian book, it’s easy to flip pages or be satisfied with ourselves for ‘putting in the time’ without thinking through fully the implications of what we just learned.  This activity … Continue reading →

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Idolatry – David Powlison

Posted on September 19, 2012 by PS

In these brief videos, David Powlison answer questions about idolatry.

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