Category: Apostle Paul

• Reaching Our Cities for Christ

  Christopher Wright said it well, “We argue about what can legitimately be included in the mission God expects from the church, when we should ask what kind of church God expects for his mission in all its comprehensive fullness.” (Wright, 534) Alongside this line of thinking, another way to look at this is “I may […]

  Ryan Stratton

  09/11/2020

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  1 Corinthians 9:22, Apostle Paul’s mission, cultural contexts, evangalizing the cities, following Jesus example, how to reach people, knowing the culture, living the great commission, love God love people, Reaching our cities for Christ, who is my neighbor

• Why Study the Old Testament?

  Does the Old Testament have any authority for the Christian believer today? Why should we even try to study the Old Testament? This is actually something I have dealt with in a couple of my contexts. Some of the people say they only want to talk about that God is love and this is all […]

  Ryan Stratton

  05/17/2019

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• Experience the Power of the Holy Spirit

  Do you have your copy of the daily devotional on the Book of Acts? Get your copy here. Paperback version. Kindle version. The Book of Acts tells the historical events that shaped the early church through the powerful, dynamic movement of the Holy Spirit. This power is still available and working today all over the […]

  Ryan Stratton

  11/30/2018

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• Living in Anxious Times

  Video blog with some thoughts about how we can handle ourselves in times of high anxiety.

  Ryan Stratton

  11/13/2018

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  2 Corinthians 10:4-5, be anxious for nothing, God’s presence, is peace possible, living in anxious times, living in peace, optimistic thinking, peace beyond understanding, Philippians 4, power of the Holy Spirit, presence of Christ, thinking positively, what is peace

• More Than A Christmas Story

  

  Last week, we began a series on the life of Jesus Christ. We talked about how important it is how we answer the question, “who do you say Jesus is?”. This week, we talk about Jesus is God in flesh. I’m sure most of us know the story of Jesus’ birth. This is the story we […]

  Ryan Stratton

  09/21/2018

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• The Most Important​ Question

  

  Today, we begin a new six-week series on the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Yes, we preach, teach, talk about Jesus all year long, but we have to be careful that we are not just filling our heads with knowledge. Our goal will be to answer this question with confidence, “WHO DO YOU SAY […]

  Ryan Stratton

  09/14/2018

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• BREAKTHROUGH: When the Holy Spirit Moves

  I am excited to announce this NEW daily devotional: BREAKTHROUGH: When the Holy Spirit Moves You can order your Kindle or paperback option from Amazon: Click here to order. The Book of Acts tells the historical events that shaped the early church through the powerful, dynamic movement of the Holy Spirit. This power is still […]

  Ryan Stratton

  08/21/2018

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• Loving to Life Pt 1

  

  You’re in a new organization, work, church, community. You have studied the demographics and have learned about the history of the area. You are excited about the possibilities. Maybe you move to an area that you are not as keen on living in. You see a bleak future, or maybe one that seeks to keep […]

  Ryan Stratton

  06/29/2018

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• Journey to Revival Week 5

  REVIVAL GLORY 2 Corinthians 3:11-12: “And if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which lasts! Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.” We are on week 5 of a 12 week time of prayer and study for revival and awakening.   This […]

  Ryan Stratton

  02/23/2018

  Apostle Paul, awakening, belief, Bible, Christian Life, Christianity, church, comfort, devotionals, disciples, eternal life, evangelism, faith, faithful, fear, Forgiveness, freedom, glory, glory of God, glory to God, God, God’s grace, good news, gospel, grace, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, methodism, methodist, ministry, mission, Moses, passion, Prayer, prayer life, repent, revival, transformation, trust, Truth, uncategoried, Worship, writing, youth ministry

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• The Journey Continues

  

  Click here to read Acts 28. Paul makes it to Rome. His journey to Rome was full of turmoil, danger, unrest, and more. Yet through all of this, Paul kept his faith. That’s remarkable! Paul believed God when He said Paul would make it to Rome. I wonder how many times Paul had to remind […]

  Ryan Stratton

  12/19/2017

  Apostle Paul, belief, bible, character, Christian Life, Christianity, church, devotionals, disciples, example, faith, God, God’s grace, God’s promises, good news, gospel, grace, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, journey, Life, mercy, methodism, methodist, ministry, mission, pastor, patience, peace, preach, proclaiming Christ, service, sharing our faith, Spirit led, spiritual gifts, spiritual growth, trials, trust, Truth, uncategoried, wisdom, witnessing, Work, worship, writing, youth ministry

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