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Preaching Leads: Jesus Commissions the Disciples

Preaching Leads are ideas for preaching on a particular text in the Bible. Today’s text is Matthew 10:1-15. I share both general techniques as well as specific applications. Today’s scripture is about Jesus sending out the 12 disciples to “proclaim the good news.” It is a rich scene with several opportunities for preaching. Scripture Outline These Newfangled Powers The first thing Jesus empowers his disciples … Continue reading Preaching Leads: Jesus Commissions the Disciples

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My Dream Church, Series

Perkatory: Discipleship at My Dream Church

This is part of a series I’m writing about My Dream Church. My Dream Church is a Cafe Church (not a church with a cafe). See the Introduction here. I have been thinking about My Dream Church, a cafe church called Perkatory. This series is allowing me to think and rethink church, and update my understanding of what a church is and what it does. Perkatory … Continue reading Perkatory: Discipleship at My Dream Church

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Page One–The Ascension

Ascension Sunday does not get the credibility it deserves.  Ancient Christians were right to lift up this up as important.  It is the culmination and conclusion of Jesus’ earthly ministry.  But it also feels like an unfinished ending.  Jesus rose from the dead, but there is still a lot of kingdom building work to be done.  Elijah ascended into heaven with Elisha as his successor.  … Continue reading Page One–The Ascension

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