John Wesley was not primarily known as a systematic theologian, but as a pastoral leader. His theology was contained largely in his...

What is John Wesley famous for? John Wesley (1703-1791) was an Anglican priest who became the leader of Methodism, a renewal movement...

What is the Athanasian Creed? Athanasius (296-373) was a pastor at Alexandria, Egypt. During a time of controversy, a false teacher named...

If you want to teach your kids the ecumenical (universally agreed upon) Creeds of the Church, that's a great idea. Teaching the creeds is...

Teaching your kids the universal creeds of the Church is a valuable way to train your kids theologically. If you're serious about...

Children can memorize more than you think. Research indicates that children have an incredible ability to remember and recall...

Why Should Your Children Learn Classic Hymns? This collection is far from exhaustive, but these are 55 hymns that every kid should know....

A few years ago, Bill Hybels made quite a few waves in the Christian world when he admitted after doing a broad-based study of his church...

Here's part 2 in my series on what Andy Stanley calls "the 5 Faith Catalysts." Last time, we talked about #1: Practical Teaching. (Check...

It's been a CRAZY spring. We did a full remodel of our worship center after someone threw a large rock through a window and then set a...

If you're evangelical , you know that one name that will spark some controversy is Andy Stanley – and often, for good reason. I've...

My journey toward creating the discipleship tools called NewStart Discipleship actually started at a funeral. True story. I was preaching...

I have found Praying the Psalms to be a transformative spiritual practice. When you just don't know what to say in prayer, you're always...

OK, I’m about to say something uncomfortable. Over the years, I have no clue how many people have left my church… just dropped through...

This is the 2nd in a series of John Wesley sermons that are condensed outlines. John Wesley's Sermon - Scriptural Christianity Detailed...

I love old hymn texts. Once in a while, I'll find an old hymn text that is just wonderful, but needs a bit of updating to be accessible...

Ever wondered how to defend your Christian faith, or if it really matters? I'm a pastor for the last 20+ years, and I'm here to tell you...

Here's an Introduction to Defending Your Faith (Introduction to Apologetics) Teach New Believers why we can trust the Bible Every new...

Hey, Disciple-maker! Hasn't this been the craziest summer? I just finished my 3rd funeral in 8 days, and I'm bouncing back from camp...

This sermon from John Wesley deals with salvation by faith and gives special attention to the full scope of the word "salvation." In John...