![]() We came to believe that leaders of a growing movement of congregations are biblically functioning in the role of apostles. It matches the synopsis I gave in my 1982 book, Growing to Maturity. Jerry Dirmann, a leader in the Foursquare Church denomination, recently gave a good summary. Sometimes more than one of the Ephesians 4 gifts is given to one person. (The idea of the restoration of five-fold ministry understanding goes back to the early Pentecostals of over 100 years ago.) Indeed, if one wants to see a strong pastoral congregation, one does not put an evangelist in charge unless he also has the gift of pastor. Though the government of the Church is by a plurality of elders, both in a local congregation and an association of congregations, we came to believe that God gives different kinds of giftings to leaders who are called to do different things. To pass the test, the theory in science, historical account or even a description of a political, social or religious movement, has to take into account all of the relevant evidence.Īlmost 40 years ago, we believe God helped us understand Ephesians 4:11 ff. In philosophy, we call this test of truth, comprehensiveness. This is so for writing history as well as for understanding movements, be they political or theological. Inspired by a series preached by Robert Morris.When I was a student at Wheaton College over 50 years ago, I learned that if one wants to have an understanding of any area of existence, one has to take into account all of the relevant evidence/information available and seek to comprehend it together, as a whole. ![]() ![]() 4 part series talking about the Holy Spirit. A 5 part Gospel overview out of the text of Revelation 2:1-7 An 8 part series looking into the following: Spiritual gifts in general Tongues Signs and Wonders and Miracles Prophecy Demons, Deliverance, and Spiritual Warfare Leadership Healing and Other Spiritual Gifts A 7 part series about how the Gospel practically changes the following areas of our lives: Priorities, Anger and Hatred, Meanness and Swearing, Worry and Anxiety, Social Justice, Lying, and our view of the church. 5 part series that covers how a community can be Joyful, Humble, Honest, Grace-filled, and Missional. 3 part series that illustrates 3 different ways we can explain and share the Gospel. What’s So Amazing About… 7 part series that covers what’s so amazing about: Truth Hope Courage Mercy Redemption Trust Love.Well What About This? 6 part series that answers the questions well what about…Evolution LGBT Premarital Sex Suffering Hypocrisy of Church people Past atrocities of the church.6 part series that centers on Jeremiah 1 about being wanted and wanting more. 6 part series that shows how the cycle of Evangelism, Conversion, and Sanctification drive the Christian Life. 3 part series addressing how the Gospel transforms our desires and ambitions. 3 part series looking at repentance especially as it transforms the lies of beauty, worthlessness, and sin itself. ![]() 5 part series looking at friendship and community. 4 parts looking through how we have become jaded by: Competition, Families, Friendships, Social Media 5 parts: Aim Game, Blame Game, Frame Game, Name Game, Shame Game 3 Part overview of the book of Genesis.6 part Series through Philippians with a focus on addressing Mental Health issues such as anxiety, depression, cutting, and suicide.14 part Series going through Jeremiah chapters 1-29.20 part Series going through select chapters throughout the book of Isaiah.13 part Series through the life of Apostle Peter.Here is a list of some past sermon series that may be useful if you are inviting me to speak at a retreat or event: But you may also peruse my past sermon series to see if there is something specific you would like to invite me to speak about. If you would like me to come and preach expositionally, I am always excited to do so. ![]()
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