Yesterday, I had a rare privilege. As a pastor, I spend most Sundays in the pulpit, preaching the Word of God to the people of God. But several times each year, I try to simply sit and worship alongside our church family while another member of our pastoral team preaches. Yesterday was one of those… Continue reading What Is Great Preaching? Four Qualities to Look For in Every Sermon
Sometimes the most dangerous thing in church isn’t outright heresy—it’s addition. That’s what Acts 15 is all about. As Paul and Barnabas returned from their first missionary journey, celebrating all that God had done among the Gentiles, a new controversy threatened to derail the joy and unity of the early church. A group from Judea… Continue reading Stop Adding to the Gospel: What the Early Church Got Right
In Acts 14, we find Paul and Barnabas completing their first missionary journey—traveling dusty Roman roads, preaching in unfamiliar cities, and facing both revival and riot. They were not part-time Christians or weekend missionaries. They were all in. And here is the most important thing we learn from their journey: Jesus isn’t just looking for… Continue reading Why Jesus Wants All of You: Moving the Gospel from Your Head to Your Heart
We tend to think of big spiritual moments as once-in-a-lifetime events. You raise your hand. You walk the aisle. You get baptized. You capture and circle the date in your Bible. Those are incredible moments. Don’t downplay them. But they’re just the beginning. The truth is: following Jesus isn’t a decision you make once and… Continue reading One Decision You’ll Never Regret Making Again Tomorrow
In Acts 13, the church in Antioch was thriving. It had dynamic worship, powerful teaching, and five gifted leaders—including Barnabas and Saul. But in the middle of one of their worship gatherings, the Holy Spirit said something unexpected in Acts 13:2: “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have… Continue reading Is Your Yes on the Table?
Joshua Wester 