We tend to say, “The church grew.” Acts tends to say, “The Word spread.” We talk about church growth. Acts talks about Word growth. Preach the Word and let God take care of the size of your church. – Matt Smethurst
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To compel people to come to Jesus but not preach the cross is to ask someone to…
To compel people to come to Jesus but not preach the cross is to ask someone to walk through a door but not give them the key. – Greg Stier
If Jesus preached the same message many ministers preach today…
If Jesus preached the same message many ministers preach today, he would have never been crucified. – Leonard Ravenhill
I don’t read the Bible to preach. I preach because I have read the Bible.
I don’t read the Bible to preach. I preach because I have read the Bible. – John Wesley
When we preach we should do so with the full conviction that God will accomplish…
When we preach we should do so with the full conviction that God will accomplish His purposes through His word. – Mark Dever
If your friend is grieving, please, don’t try and preach them out of their grief…
If your friend is grieving, please, don’t try and preach them out of their grief. Sit with them in it until words become necessary. – Jackie Hill Perry
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