TOPICS
Word preached
The Power of Words
Words make things happen. Why is the spoken gospel—not worldly methods—the true power of God for salvation?
How Does God Speak to People Today?
With heartfelt conviction believers want to know God’s will for their lives and how to honor their heavenly Father. So how can we hear from God?
4 Questions a Pastor Should Ask Himself Before and After Giving a Sermon
How can we tell whether a sermon is good or not? Here are four questions to ask any time you write—or evaluate—a sermon.
What Are the “Keys of the Kingdom”? — Matthew 16:19
What was Jesus referring to when he told Peter he would give him the “keys of the kingdom”? What is the meaning of this metaphor that our Lord is using in Matthew 16:19?
Where Spiritual Formation Goes Wrong: Laying Burdens Where God Declares Freedom
Spiritual formation is trending in churches. We’re exhorted to seek solitude, journal towards holiness, go on nature walks to connect with God, and take extended periods of silence to grow closer to God and be holy. Does the Bible tell us to do these things?
A Northwest Church Search
How do Christians decide which church to attend? As we walked through the doors of new churches, struck up conversations, and sat under preaching, we wrestled with the reality that no church is perfect. What should we even be looking for?