Prayer is foundational to following Christ and growing in prayer perhaps the greatest felt need for the church. (What’s why I wrote When Prayer Is a Struggle.) We all need encouragement to persevere in seeking God through prayer, and one of the best ways to be encouraged is to watch encouraging sermons on prayer by […]
Resources
5 Life-Changing Sermons on Overcoming Anxiety, Worry, and Fear
Anxiety is a major issue every person deals with, believer or unbeliever. The difference for the believer is the help God provides to overcome anxiety, worry, and fear with the power of His peace and presence. Below are five sermons from a variety of Scriptures to help you focus on God and His truth. 1. […]
A Great (Free) Resource for Learning the Bible’s Grand Story
Some of the most eye-opening and transformative workshop sessions I’ve given with Leadership Resources have traced the Bible story from Genesis to Revelation. Many pastors have never thought much about the Bible’s story or how it influences their preaching. But to be a good Bible reader, you need to have a firm grasp on the […]
Watch ‘The Chosen’ TV Series About Jesus On YouTube
If you haven’t seen The Chosen TV series yet, you’re missing out. Filmmaker Dallas Jenkins (son of Jerry Jenkins) describes the series: “The Chosen” is the first ever multi-season drama about the life of Christ. There’s been movies and mini-series, but never a binge-watchable show where you can really invest in the characters. We also […]
Free Audio of the Book: Heaven, How I Got Here The Story of the Thief on the Cross by Colin S. Smith
You can now listen to the audio drama of one of my favorite books for free. My pastor, Colin S. Smith of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church in suburban Chicago, wrote Heaven, How I Got Here: The Story of the Thief on the Cross and had actor Stephen Baldwin record the audiobook. The Unlocking the […]
