The Increase

Whenever we heard the word “villain”, we typically think of the bad-guy character in a book, TV show, or movie. But when Jude wrote to Christians, he wanted us to know that there are real-life villains to contend with who are corrupting true Christianity. How can you spot these religious villains in today’s world?  (Jude: Fight for the Faith, part 4)

In that famous movie The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy and her friends expose the mighty Oz as a pretender and a fraud. As we look at Jude’s letter, how does he pull back the curtain on false teachers? As a Christian, what red flags should you look for when it comes to false teachers in today’s world? (Jude: Fight for the Faith, part 3)

Not long ago, a North Carolina couple was attacked outside their home by a wild bobcat. In that moment, they were forced to fight.  In Jude’s opening verses, he urges Christians to fight for Christianity; to protect it from false teachers who would damage or destroy it.  So what does this fight look like for you? (Jude: Fight for the Faith, part 2)

Jude was one of Jesus’ half-brothers, and a powerful defender of Christianity. He even wrote one of the letters of the New Testament. But in his early years, Jude was a doubter and a skeptic. So how did a doubter turn into a defender?  What hope is there for your agnostic or atheistic friends coming to faith in Jesus?  (Jude: Fight for the Faith, part 1)

If you’re learning something new or doing something for the very first time, common sense says to have someone teach you or coach you along. So what can you learn about doing ministry from an experienced Christian like the Apostle Paul?  What is the right way to do ministry for Jesus? (JESUS+Me, conclusion) 

If you’re going to be successful in your mission for Jesus, then you need to listen closely to the vital details that Jesus wants you to know.  How can ordinary people like you and me spark a spiritual revolution? (JESUS+Me, part 3)

In a lively conversation with two sisters, Jesus reveals three incredible insights that can help moms (and everyone else) overcome the burdens of busyness. How can stressed-out, burned-out, worn-out moms recover their sense of balance and joy?   (Mothers Day 2022) 

If you could sit with Jesus on a park bench for just one hour, what questions would you ask Him? Good interviewers know how to ask good questions. So if you unleashed the best questions, what would Jesus tell you about your mission in today's world?  (JESUS+Me, part 2) 

Ask an average Christian about the mission of the church, and you’ll get a variety of answers about launching churches, showing love, and meeting needs. But what is the primary mission of the church? What does it mean that we’re “sent” by Jesus? (JESUS+Me, part 1)

If you uncovered an expensive treasure at your local Goodwill or thrift shop, you would do your homework to authenticate that item as the real thing. As we look at Jesus’ resurrection, how do we know it’s really authentic? How do we know it wasn’t a setup or a fraud?  (Easter Sunday 2022)