Leonard Ravenhill was an evangelist and author who spread the call to a Christian revival across the United States and the United Kingdom. His sermons emphasized the power of God, the need for holiness, and the importance of prayer. Here are my top 10 quotes from Leonard Ravenhill: “Today’s church wants to be raptured from…
Kathryn Kuhlman is one of the most prominent evangelists of the twentieth century. Her dedication to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to evangelism have continued to inspire Christians to this day. Here are the Top 10 Inspiring Quotes From Kathryn Kuhlman: God’s healing power is an indisputable fact, with or without human assistance.…
Charles Finney was not simply a preacher or a theologian, he was a revivalist who called on the United States to return to God. He was an abolitionist, minister, and became known as the “Father of Modern Revivalism.” His calls to repent, sanctification, and holiness have not been forgotten and are still taught to this…
Evangelist and author John G. Lake believed in the glory of God, never lost sight of our Savior Jesus Christ, and always had a thoughtful word of wisdom to share with his fellow believers. Whether it is on the truth of the Gospel, the power of God, or the divine nature of Christ, here are…
Charles Spurgeon is one of the influential ministers who inspires many Christians across generations. He has become so iconic as a teacher and writer that he is known as the “Prince of Preachers” to some. His sermons, writings, and addresses are well remembered. Here are some words of wisdom from Charles Spurgeon: “Settle the center,…
Theologian, pastor, and author John Calvin (July 10, 1509 – May 27, 1564) is one of the foremost thinkers in the Protestant movement. His writings and teachings have inspired many, who have credited him as the chief expositor of their beliefs. Throughout his life, he worked to reform Christian thinking in how we should see…
J.R.R. Tolkien is known for his fantasy fiction series ‘The Lord of the Rings,’ but he was also literary critic, writer, poet, and faithful to Christ. He was a proud Christian and a committed Catholic. Through his writing, he not only inspired through his tales of Middle Earth but affirmed the Gospel and its impact…
Gilbert Keith Chesterton (29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936) also known as G.K. Chesterton was a Catholic lay theologian, an art critic, and a fiction. His stories, writings, and essays have inspired Christians, both Catholic and Protestant, in his observations on the world and on what it means to be a Christian. Here are…
Pastor William J. Seymour (May 2, 1870 – September 28, 1922) was a bold minister who served the community in Los Angeles, California through the Azusa Street Mission where he preached holiness, righteousness, and the power of God. From 1906 until his death, and through many troubling times, he brought the Gospel to life. Top…
Gospel singer Zach Williams joins forces with one of Country music’s greatest legends Dolly Parton for a song all about their faith “There Was Jesus” featured on the album of the same name. It is written by Zach Williams, Casey Beathard, and Jonathan Smith. Zach Williams brings some strong encouragement with his music. From “Chainbreaker”…
There’s Nothing Wrong With Emotions In Church You have heard a public speaker repeat it or read in the platitude in articles or books. “Emotions in faith are bad! It should be based in logic!” “Worship services shouldn’t invoke emotion!” “Shut down your emotions in church! It blocks out the Holy Spirit!” Now, I am…
The Elements is the latest album from singer, poet, songwriter, and DC Talk alumnus Toby McKeehan aka Tobymac. Today, I am highlighting his song “See The Light” which he co-wrote with Sasha Hamilton, Ryan Edgar, Emma Weisberg, Dave Lubben, and Anthony Pasqualone. The composition is catchy and has that unique style of blending techno, pop,…
Happy Easter or should I say: Happy Resurrection Sunday! I am a Christian and I am not ashamed of that fact. To celebrate our Lord and Savior rising from the grave, here is the text from the Gospel of Matthew telling the story of Christ revealing that the grave could not hold Him. 1 After…
Zach Williams was inspired when he wrote the songs “Old Church Choir” and “Chainbreaker.” The former is an amazing tribute to the sound of gospel music. The latter is an incredible message about Jesus Christ and the freedom he can give you. With “Empty Grave,” from his new album Rescue Story, he gives a tribute…
Religious conservatives have often warned about Leftism and Progressive ideology leaking into the Church, replacing the Gospel with the virtues of SJWS. Bethel Church Pastor and author Kris Vallotton discussed this on his blog. “Are you ‘row, row, rowing your boat’ gently down a political stream called progressivism? Sociopolitical agendas promoted under the misnomer of…
Luke 19:28-40 (JB Phillips Translation) 29-31 Then as he was approaching Bethphage and Bethany, near the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent off two of his disciples, telling them, “Go into the village just ahead of you, and there you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet ridden. Untie it…
Matthew 1:18 – 2:12 (ESV) 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her…
Luke 2:1-20 1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole empire should be registered. 2 This first registration took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So everyone went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee, to Judea, to the city…
There is a creeping false doctrine that is trying to infiltrate the Christian Church and that is universalism. Evangelist and author Chris Overstreet gave a two-part answer regarding universalism and placing your faith in Jesus Christ. Written on Facebook, he said, “Paul wrote to Timothy as well and warned Timothy that in the last days…
2018 was a stormy year for a lot of people. Life is tough. No one promised us that life is fair, but one thing God promised us is that He would always be with us. Be of courage and good cheer because even though we go through storms in life, God is always good and…
Matthew 1:18 – 2:12 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her…
Earlier this week, I wrote an article on the mass arrest of over one-hundred Christians living in China. They are being prosecuted for trumped up charges that are meant nothing more than to intimidate them. However, should the Pastor and his wife be found guilty, then they will face up to five years in prison.…
Who says you can’t go home? On Sunday, November 18th, I preached a Thanksgiving Eve sermon titled, ‘Victim To Victor,’ at Journey Community Church where I previously served as a staff pastor for the youth group and later kids’ ministry. This service, I discussed how to not let your circumstances own you, but instead owning…
Prayer is a common struggle for Christians. There have been hundreds of thousands of study guides, devotionals, research papers, and philosophical books written on the topic. A quick search on Amazon reveals over fifty thousand materials on prayer. Christians often make the mistake of over-complicating virtually everything when it comes to our beliefs, and while…
It was a chilly night in October. Halloween was fast approaching in the year 2002, but that did not stop my church youth group from heading to the Texas Stadium in Dallas-Forth Worth. We had all had a delicious meal on the van ride over and we waited in a seemingly endless line before finally finding…
