By Pastor Glenn Pease Several years ago I went to hear J. Allen Peterson one of the nation's most dynamic leaders in ministering to families. He told this true but tragic story. One of the finest couples laboring in the field of marriage enrichment, who had written 5 books that were very helpful, and…

The ability to affect others or events;also, the experience of being affected by someone or something else. Scripture recognizes the wide-ranging power of influence for both good and evil.

9 Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. 11 Knowing, therefore, the terror of the Lord,…

7 Questions Skeptics Ask - Radio Transcript Rusty Wright Questions of Faith Picture the scene. Youre discussing your faith with a coworker or neighbor, perhaps over lunch or coffee. You explain your beliefs but your friend has questions: How could a loving God allow evil and suffering? The Bible is full…

Persuaded – (Missions emphasis, Janie Chapmen State Missions) I preached on choosing Love. I preached on God’s love drawing us to Him. I preached on the love demonstrated through the Gospel. Today I want to examine whether or not you are persuaded of that love, among other things. Romans 8:38 For I am…

Making Jesus at home through faith. Keys to fruitfulness.

This morning we are continuing our series called Prayer that Works. I hope you have been using your prayer journals these past couple of weeks. I am agreeing with you to receive the answers that God wants to give you. Today we want to look at the topic of persuasive prayer. If you have your Bibles go…

Acts 26 – . . . 12 “One day I was on such a mission to Damascus, armed with the authority and commission of the leading priests. 13 About noon, Your Majesty, as I was on the road, a light from heaven brighter than the sun shone down on me and my companions. 14 We all fell down, and I heard a voice saying…

Christians need to be prepared with the Word, Reason, Persuasion (you win more with honey than vinegar, and personaly testimony

1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. Hebrews 11: 35 Who shall…

Persuasion Rational Release

While sharing the gospel, we should embrace our feelings of inadequacy and fear, depending on the Holy Spirit's power, instead of human wisdom or persuasion.

This message will investigate Paul's persuasive behaviors.

In this message, we will learn from Paul that preachers can answer the charges against them through honesty, purity, and seeking to please God.

The danger of sin is its ability to persuade the flesh to pay the high price for a momentary pleasure.