Motivated by the Gospel

Motivated by the Gospel

4/28/24 by Larry Barker Romans 1:15 says Paul was “eager” to preach the gospel to those who were in Rome. Paul was excited to be able to take the gospel to Rome and saw it as an opportunity to represent Christ well there. He looked forward to sharing the gospel with...
Changed by the Gospel

Changed by the Gospel

4/23/24 by Larry Barker In the book, Gospel, by J.D. Greear he states, “Gospel change is the Spirit of God using the story of God to make the beauty of God come alive in our hearts.” The beauty of the gospel of Jesus Christ is that it declares us righteous. It is not...
What Does God Say About Pride?

What Does God Say About Pride?

4/1/24 by Larry Barker The month of June has brought an overabundant use of the word pride. Many are “proud” of what they have decided is truth and what they have determined is right and wrong. They take “pride” in their very “me” centric declaration. What is God’s...
Leading with Biblical Balance

Leading with Biblical Balance

3/25/24 by Larry Barker “If it were easy everyone would be doing it.” The interesting dynamic for pastors is that it is not a vocation but God’s calling on your life. There are Biblical rules and standards by which spiritual leadership is to be accomplished. It starts...
5 Essential Traits of a Multiplying Leader

5 Essential Traits of a Multiplying Leader

3/17/24 by Larry Barker Discipleship involves teaching people, through information and demonstration, to love like Jesus and to lead like Jesus. In I Corinthians 11:1 Paul said, “Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.” Just dumping information does not...