The Importance of Discipleship
by davidrsmith | Dec 8, 2010 | Christlike, Discipleship, Evangelism, John Wesley, Rules, Salvation, Spiritual Growth, Teaching, United Methodist
It’s easy to lose sight of exactly what Jesus had in mind when He outlined the Great Commission. He wanted His church to make disciples, not just converts, believers, or followers. If we don’t make disciples, we commit the same mistake George Whitefield made 250 years...John Wesley’s Conversion
by davidrsmith | Dec 8, 2010 | Assurance, Conversion, John Wesley, Salvation, Saved, Transformation, United Methodist
John Wesley grew up in the home of an Anglican priest. He studied theology at Oxford. He even went to the newly discovered America on a mission trip. In spite of these realities, Wesley had never truly bowed his life to Christ. The true conversion of John Wesley shows...Bible Survives Church Fire
by davidrsmith | Nov 16, 2010 | Bible, Church, God's Promises, God's Word, Miracle, Tragedy, United Methodist
On the night of May 11th through the early morning hours of May 12th, in 1967, Lake City First United Methodist Church burned for 7 hours. When the smoke finally cleared that terrible morning, parishioners of the church took stock of all they’d lost…and gained. During...Submit An Illustration
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