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PARADIGM SHIFT IN AMERICAN EVANGELISM: TIM KELLER |
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Written by Kevin L. Howard
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The following is my attempt to outline Keller's thoughts:
"Gospel Communication," (Jonah 1:1-17) Tim Keller, 2007
(For other related Tim Keller sermons, click here.)
Jonah finds himself in a bucket (boat) of pagan idolaters. He ran away from pagans and is now trapped with them. Commentary by Hugh Martin speaks of the world rebuking the church.
Subtle Theme in Bible: Two ways to run from God. Rom 1. Religious and irreligious (or orthodoxy and unorthodox.)
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WHY DO CHRISTIANS FAST? |
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Written by Kevin L. Howard
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Fasting means abstaining from something, typically food, for a certain time to place special attention on God concerning any number of issues. The New Testament assumes believers will fast (Matthew 6:16‑18; Mark 2:18‑20).
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HOW TO KILL YOUR CHURCH |
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Written by Kevin L. Howard
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What sort of advice do you think Satan would give to someone wanting to sabotage a church?
1. Ignore the teachings of Matthew 18:15-20. Keep handy plenty of excuses as to why no one, no matter how carnal a member is, should ever be ex-communicated as Matthew 18 teaches.
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RETHINKING THE CHURCH: A Challenge to Traditional Ministry Methods |
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Written by Kevin L. Howard
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PREFACE
Many churches in America are finding themselves with little power and joy, but with a growing amount of sin and brokenness. And for many, it is not because they are reaching non-Christians who bring their problems into the church, something we would expect. People who have been in the church for decades are struggling with the same sins as the non-Christians in their neighborhoods. Why are so many churches, especially churches in the Bible belt, riddled with the same problems of divorce and adultery and hopelessness just like the lost world around them? In "Rethinking the Church," I try to answer this question and others.
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FOLLOW UP: DEVELOPING DISCIPLES OF CHRIST |
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Written by Kevin L. Howard
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(This is a modified newsletter sent to our church body. Perhaps you will find it useful.)
Rescuing someone from drowning is better than leaving him to sink, even if you don't know CPR. The same is true when it comes to telling people about Jesus. Better to lead someone to Christ than to say nothing because you don't know how to help him grow if he believes in Jesus.
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The Church 