Passing out Gospel tracts is something that any, and every Christian should be doing. We have been commanded to give the Gospel to every creature; the distribution of Gospel literature is one of the most effective ways to reach a large number of people. Here are a few suggestions:
1. Leave a tract with your tip at a restaurant. If you are not a generous tipper do not leave a tract. You will not only insult your server, you will leave a poor testimony behind as a believer.

2. Put them at the pump. I typically leave a tract in …

Text: Matthew 20:20-28

Introduction:

The mother of James and John approached Jesus with an unusual request regarding the position and authority of her two sons.  Christ explained to her that service  is the key to positional greatness.

1. The Request of the Mother (v21-22)

A. In Relation to the Sons– “grant that these my two sons”

B. In Relation to the Sitting– “sit on thy right and left”

2. The Reply of the Master (v23-24)

A. The Insight was Revealed- “it is not mine to give, it is prepared by God the Father”

B. The …

Regal Books has recently marketed a series of “never before published” books by A.W. Tozer.  These collective works have been compiled by James L. Synder.  Although this material was never organized in book form by Tozer, it does appeal to those of us who can’t get enough of his writings.

In the book, The Dangers of a Shallow Faith, you have the classic prophetic tone that is typical of Tozer’s style.  Tozer had a way of removing all the fluff of religious rhetoric.  He was able to get down to the core of our indifference and apathy.  He never …

Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Introduction:

Many criticized the apostle Paul, and Paul invited those to examine his life and evaluate his motives.  As a good steward he lived unto God and not unto men; therefore he lived with a clean conscience.

I. The Accountability of Paul the Steward (v1-2)

A. A Steward Holds a Ministry–

“Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ”

B. A Steward Heralds a Mystery–

“…and stewards of the mysteries of God.”

C. A Steward Has a Mandate–

“Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man …

1. What Do You Do?

The old joke says the pastor only works an hour and a half each  week: thirty minutes on Sunday morning, thirty minutes on Sunday night, and thirty minutes on Wednesday.  Though most people realize that is not true, they may wonder what the pastor does on a daily basis.  My grandfather used to tell me that “preaching is the easy part” of ministry; I didn’t understand the magnitude of that statement until I became a pastor.

The responsibilities of the man of God are many: reading, writing, studying, counseling, visitation, evangelism, preaching appointments, organizing, planning, …