In our men’s ministry we have an axiom that reminds us (or helps us to try) to create the right kind of environment to engage men and equip them to be men of influence (because of integrity) in their homes, workplaces, neighborhoods and church. The axiom–We want to create an environment that is safe, but …
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Battle for Your Mind
The Desiring God 2010 National Conference occurred over the weekend.  The theme of the conference goes along with John Piper’s newest book, Think: The Life of the Mind and the Love of God. One of the first messages posted was by Rick Warren, entitled, “The Battle for Your Mind.” You can listen to it or down load …
Stewardship and Giving (part 3)
(part 1) (part 2) Teaching your children to be good stewards. A simple and effective way to teach your children to be generous givers and purposeful stewards. Be intentional–provided a routine and simple instructions. Give an allowance in order to teach your children how to be good stewards. Â Give the allowance in quarters to make …
Stewardship and Giving (part 2)
(part 1) (part 3) Basic principles of stewardship and giving. Paul laid out general principles of stewardship and giving in 1 Corinthians 16 and 2 Corinthians 8-9. From 1 Corinthians 16 Each believer responsible to give–”each of you” 16:2 Planned and given regularly 16:2 Proportional giving 16:2 This process would prevent the need for an …
Stewardship and Giving (part 1)
In a world driven by advertising–contentment seems to be increasingly a counter-cultural attitude.  But Scripture is clear about the benefit of and need for contentment. 1 Timothy 6:6—10 Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if …
Praying for our church
The prayer of John Piper, as he takes a leave of absence from his church for a time of refocus and refreshment. Great list to pray–perhaps you might want to print it out and add it to your prayer list. hundreds of people coming to Christ, old animosities being removed, marriages being reconciled and renewed, wayward …
Diagnostic Questions
New Sermon Series at Calvary Church starting February 14. 7 Churches of Revelation:Â Church Health Check-UP The Lord’s diagnostic questions How fresh is our love? Rev 2:1-7 How firm is our faith? Rev 2:8-11 How dear is our bible? Rev 2:12-17 How pure is our heart? Rev 2:18-29 How true is our life? Rev 3:1-6 How …