You Can’t Stand Pat, by Dave Travis
Written on January 31, 2018 at 4:43 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Well you can, but the results are less than best. A few years ago I was talking to one of our pastors who had been engaged with us for a… Read More
Who Watches Porn? 3 Key Predictors of Porn Use
Written on January 31, 2018 at 4:28 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Thursday, January 25, 2018 | Written by Jay Stringer What if I told you that your use of pornography could reveal your way to healing? As a licensed mental health counselor and… Read More
Nothing Derails A Small Group Discussion Quicker Than This..
Written on January 31, 2018 at 4:07 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Have you ever had that moment in a small group? You know, the moment where you can tell breakthrough is coming soon, everyone is focused and engaged and……..READ MORE
Hard Teachings and Disciple Making
Written on January 31, 2018 at 3:57 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
We live in a time of great change in some core moral beliefs in North America. For example, Barna research has documented that over 40 percent of self-described practicing Christians… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 31
Written on January 31, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (21 minutes), or right click here, save and listen later. 19:1 Then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged. 2 And the soldiers wove a… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 30
Written on January 30, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (19 minutes), or right click here, save and listen later. 18:1 After Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples… Read More
Dangers of a Leader’s Echo Chamber, by Art Rainer
Written on January 29, 2018 at 2:54 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Echo chambers occur when a leader’s ideas are consistently applauded without question. Rarely are the leader’s ideas, decision-making, and actions challenged. And rarely are ideas brought to the table that… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 29
Written on January 29, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
The entire chapter is a prayer. This falls into three parts: Prayer for himself (vv.1-5). Prayer for his disciples (vv.6-19). Prayer for the world — future believers (vv.20-26). The order is crucial: Jesus’ training… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 28
Written on January 28, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Jesus has been preparing his apostles for the persecution to come (15:18 into chapter 16). Persecuting Christians will come to be seen as service to God (v.2). John’s gospel was… Read More
4 Major Reasons Churches Fail to Reach People
Written on January 27, 2018 at 2:30 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
It’s no secret that I’m passionate about churches reaching their communities. After all, evangelism and outreach is at the heart of the gospel. So when I hear from pastors who… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 27
Written on January 27, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (18 minutes), or right click here, save and listen later. Chapter 15 tells us about our relationship to Jesus (vv.1-17), using three different… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 26
Written on January 26, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Having heard Jesus’ prediction of his betrayal, and death, the apostles are understandably anxious. That is why in 14:1 Jesus tries to calm them. We too may have our own reasons for… Read More
Now Available: The Master Plan Online Course with Robert Coleman
Written on January 25, 2018 at 9:54 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Robert Coleman’s book, The Master Plan of Evangelism, is the gold standard work on Jesus’ disciple making method. You can jump into the video recordings of this material through our online… Read More
Bolivia Makes Evangelism a Crime – Christianity Today
Written on January 25, 2018 at 6:02 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Evangelicals ‘deeply worried’ about socialist government’s changes to penal code. Read article here.
A Tour Through John, Lesson 25
Written on January 25, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Jesus speaks to the apostles in chapters 13-16, on the eve of his death. For an excellent study on John 13:31-17:26, read The Last Discourse, by James Greig. Even though he knows… Read More
Ten Bible Verses Prosperity Gospel Preachers Need to Stop Misusing
Written on January 24, 2018 at 10:26 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Can you believe your way to health and wealth? Prosperity teachers say yes — and they misuse these Bible verses to convince millions of people that they’re right. Read article… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 24
Written on January 24, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (19 minutes), or right click here, save and listen later. 27 Now is my soul troubled, and what shall I say? Father, deliver me… Read More
A Conversation with Lee & Leslie Strobel
Written on January 23, 2018 at 10:25 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
The Case for Christ author Lee Strobel and wife Leslie share how investigative reporting led to faith — and an intense desire to share it. Read the Christian Chronicle piece… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 23
Written on January 23, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
After the podcast on scripture memory, we now return to the gospel of John, chapter 12. Click on the arrow to play the podcast (12 minutes), or right click here… Read More
Is the end nigh for Palestinian Christians?
Written on January 22, 2018 at 10:27 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Bethlehem (CNN) A church service begins in Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity. Worshipers descend the stone stairs, worn smooth by millions of pilgrims over the centuries, down into the Grotto –… Read More
Mysterious Dead Sea Scroll deciphered in Israel
Written on January 22, 2018 at 10:20 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
One of the last remaining obscure parts of the Dead Sea Scrolls has been deciphered by researchers in Israel. Read all about it here.
A Tour Through John, Lesson 22 (scriptures)
Written on January 22, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (11 minutes), or right click here, save and listen later. Scripture for memory (Prov 22:17-18 — see also 3:3; 7:3, on internalizing God’s word)… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 21
Written on January 21, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Today we come to the final chapter in John’s “Book of Signs.” And in chapter 10 we saw the 3rd and 4th of seven “I am” sayings (gate and Shepherd)…. Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 20
Written on January 20, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
In the previous chapter Jesus proved that he was truly the light of the world. Here we find the third and fourth I am statements: “I am the door” (vv.7,9)… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 19
Written on January 19, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
This entire chapter illustrates how Jesus is the light of the world (8:12; 9:5). Without him all are blind. Click on the arrow to play the podcast (21 minutes), or right… Read More
Q&A 1519 – Actual forgiveness in OT times?
Written on January 19, 2018 at 12:00 am, by admin
“On page 75 of your Exodus book you state, ‘Nowhere either does the Bible associate obedience and works with the old covenant, or faith and grace exclusively with the new… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 18
Written on January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Last time (lesson 17) we stopped at John 8:11. The rest of chapter 8 reveals an escalation in tensions between Jesus and the Jewish leadership. The acrimony culminates in an… Read More
Become a Level 5 Disciple Maker
Written on January 17, 2018 at 11:28 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Discipleship.org and Exponential pulled together top national disciple making leaders to map out five levels of disciple making.Our model shows people moving from conversion where a person starts as a… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 17
Written on January 17, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
The beginning section of today’s podcast (on John 7:53-8:11) some may find a bit academic, or even unsettling. Please bear with me; certain explanations need to be made. Soon we… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 16
Written on January 16, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (19 minutes), or right click here to download and listen later. 32 The Pharisees heard the crowd muttering such things about him, and the… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 15
Written on January 15, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Following Christ requires focus, commitment, discipline. And there are so many distractions. We need to put considerable effort into arranging our lives so that we can live as his disciples. After… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 14
Written on January 14, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (20 minutes), or right click here to download and listen later. 6:37 Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and… Read More
The Top Book Recommendations of 12 Disciple Making Leaders
Written on January 13, 2018 at 4:00 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Discipleship.org asked the leaders of 12 Disciple Making ministries that partner with us to share their top 2 book recommendations. We told everyone to assume the recommendations of two classics: The… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 13
Written on January 13, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (22 minutes), or right click here to download and listen later. 6:1 After this Jesus went to the other side of the… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 12
Written on January 12, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Today we finish our study of John 5. Click on the arrow to play the podcast (20 minutes), or right click here to download and listen later. 19 Jesus said to them, “Very… Read More
Was Jesus Just a Great Teacher?
Written on January 11, 2018 at 11:53 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Greg Koukl unpacks why Jesus was more than just a morally good teacher. Watch the video (less than 4 minutes) here.
A Tour Through John, Lesson 11
Written on January 11, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Today we finish John 4 and begin John 5. Click on the arrow to play the podcast (25 minutes), or right click here to download and listen later. 43 When the two… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 10
Written on January 10, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
We continue to read the story of Jesus and the Samaritan Woman — a story that could easily be titled “The Stranger.” Click on the arrow to play the podcast… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 9
Written on January 9, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
The story of the Samaritan woman is well known. She is a stranger to Jesus, as he is to her. But his interaction speaks volumes about what it means to… Read More
Is Religious Belief Just a Brain Function?
Written on January 8, 2018 at 11:49 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Religion, we are told, has a scientific explanation; so we have no need of the God hypothesis. But is that so? This article reviews the alleged evidence and then responds… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 8
Written on January 8, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (18 minutes), or right click here to save and listen later. 16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son,… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 7
Written on January 7, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
We come to the ever-popular John 3! While most who profess Christ know only verse 16, the entire chapter is chock-full of incredible passages. For example, verse 16 requires faith… Read More
Atheism & the Burden of Proof, by Paul Copan
Written on January 6, 2018 at 11:22 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Atheism and the Burden of Proof In conversations with atheists, they may challenge us: “You’re claiming that God exists. Therefore, the burden of proof rests on you, not me. So… Read More
A Tour through John, Lesson 6
Written on January 6, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (20 minutes), or right click here to save and listen later. Recap of lesson 5 (Water to Wine) Time out for a wedding:… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 5
Written on January 5, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (24 minutes), or right click here to listen later. Introduction Jesus’ core group of disciples, his apostles, has grown. In chapter 2 he… Read More
Q&A 1518 – Did Pharaoh’s Firstborn Son Die in the 10th Plague?
Written on January 5, 2018 at 12:00 am, by admin
Exodus 12:29-30 says. “At midnight the Lord struck down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the… Read More
A Tour through John, lesson 4
Written on January 4, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (20 minutes), or right click here to listen later. Last time we looked at the first two days; today we will read about… Read More
Watch These 10 Disciple Making Trends in 2018
Written on January 3, 2018 at 4:09 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
A national disciple making movement in North America is starting to take off. Groups and networks are forming everywhere. Over 1400 pastors and leaders from around the country joined 17… Read More
Commencement Address to John Robert’s son’s ninth grade class
Written on January 3, 2018 at 4:01 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
‘I wish you bad luck,” said the chief justice of the United States. He meant for those words, delivered last spring, to express encouragement and optimism. The year now ending… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 3
Written on January 3, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Having set the stage with his prologue (vv.1-18), John the evangelist now begins the story proper. In this lesson (22 minutes), we cover John 1:19-34, which details the first two… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 2
Written on January 2, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
In this lesson (20 minutes), we will finish our study of the prologue (1:1-18), which sets the stage for the entire gospel. Click on the arrow to play the podcast,… Read More
New Year’s Resolutions for Disciple Makers
Written on January 1, 2018 at 11:03 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Like most people, I make New Year’s resolutions, but I have a unique focus with some of my goals. I want to want what God wants, and God wants more… Read More
A Tour through John, Lesson 1
Written on January 1, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
In this opening lesson (15 minutes), we will consider the nature of John’s gospel, and then probe the important prologue (1:1-18), which sets the stage for the entire gospel. Click… Read More
OT50-Hosea.mp3
Written on January 1, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Douglas Jacoby
For O.T. Lesson 50, Hosea (26 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
