It’s possible that the vibe term calendars send out to high schoolers, parents and perhaps even team leaders is that the big thing about youth group is the fun and the food and the friendship. That’s what’s on. That’s why you go. Our advertising can fail at the timeless balancing act of faith and fun.
Do you think of evangelism as a gift given to you? If our heart is not captured by Jesus’ glory, we might think of evangelism as a burden, something that overwhelms or discourages us. But it is in fact a blessing from God to be able to communicate his gospel to others.
Over time, however, I have evolved in how I describe the Bible’es overarching story and structure. I am not so persuaded that “kingdom” gets to the heart of the matter. (From 2016)
I love sermon illustrations. People connect to stories. And the church has the best stories bar none. Great illustrations move the heart. Poor ones annoy like blow flies. The key distinguishing feature is they amplify the Big Idea of our Bible passage. They show us what the preacher’s message looks and feels like in the flesh.
Few western Christians have a working knowledge of Eastern Orthodoxy. This makes it difficult to understand the worldview and questions of their Orthodox friends and leads to misunderstandings over words and concepts. In A Christian’s Pocket Guide to Eastern Orthodox Theology: An Evangelical Perspective, Panagiotis Kantartzis offers a concise yet deep explanation of the fundamentals of Orthodox doctrine.
Crucial resources for pursuing the doubling vision are laid out in its preamble. All we need to do is slow down and discover the power of the preamble.
Crucial resources for pursuing the doubling vision are laid out in its preamble. All we need to do is slow down and discover the power of the preamble.
I often hear people talk about good things in their lives as blessings, or describe feeling ‘blessed’. They’re usually talking about tangible things like their children, their dream home, work...
From ‘The Trinty and Ministry: Loving and Serving the Triune God’ TGCA Victoria event on 21st August 2025 at Cross Culture Church Melbourne.
From 'The Trinty and Ministry: Loving and Serving the Triune God' TGCA Victoria event on 21st August 2025.
Julius Kim, TGCA Victoria
Julius Kim, TGCA Victoria
Part of a 2021 national campaign encouraging people to explore the historical evidence for Jesus Christ.
From a series of videos, originally released on our Facebook page in 2020, where Christians enjoy conversation with one another—discussing life and faith during COVID-19.
From a series of videos, originally released on our Facebook page in 2020, where Christians enjoy conversation with one another—discussing life and faith during COVID-19.
It’s possible that the vibe term calendars send out to high schoolers, parents and perhaps even team leaders is that the big thing about youth group is the fun and the food and the friendship. That’s what’s on. That’s why you go. Our advertising can fail at the timeless balancing act of faith and fun.
The book communicates a humble, clear, and hopeful message: that the Lord is our deliverer and counsellor. Strickland is not the deliverer and counsellor, not me, not you, and not a counselling relationship or counselling method. As instrumental as these people and methods are, and as obviously loving and skilful as Strickland is, the Lord is our deliverer and counsellor.
Here is the truth: the lost need to know Christ. Parents at school, kids at sport, those on social media, gym buddies and the career-driven neighbour need nothing more than they need Jesus ... Do you love them enough to share the gospel with them?
Who cares if we look silly? David was willing to make himself low in the eyes of others in praise of his God, surely we can play some peekaboo with an infant. David’s men crawled through a sewer to serve their messiah, we get off much easier and text parents when nappies need changing.
The Doubling Vision sets a measurable target, so we need to talk about how it works and why it helps.
Do you think of evangelism as a gift given to you? If our heart is not captured by Jesus’ glory, we might think of evangelism as a burden, something that overwhelms or discourages us. But it is in fact a blessing from God to be able to communicate his gospel to others.
Few western Christians have a working knowledge of Eastern Orthodoxy. This makes it difficult to understand the worldview and questions of their Orthodox friends and leads to misunderstandings over words and concepts. In A Christian’s Pocket Guide to Eastern Orthodox Theology: An Evangelical Perspective, Panagiotis Kantartzis offers a concise yet deep explanation of the fundamentals of Orthodox doctrine.
