Missionary Central

Missionaryroad.com is going to be taking a new feel as I begin to highlight missionaries that live either locally or abroad, with the hope that whoever reads this will be able to support these missionaries as they have needs prayerfully and financially, and also provide us with a glimpse that we are all ministers to [...]

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Who is your audience?

The below Devotional sparked these ideas on what our responsibility is as Christians, to be a pleaser of men or pleaser of God.
I am challenged every day to choose to be either a pleaser of men or a pleaser of GOD. Do I have an Audience of One – the God of this Universe – [...]

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How are you reaching "THE CITY"?

Tim Keller wrote a great article on the importance of reaching the 3 largest cities in America in order to not only change culture but also affect the world and our lives.
http://theresurgence.com/tim_keller_2002_a_biblical_theology_of_the_city
SUMMARY
* Reach the city to reach the culture. Protestant (evangelical) Christians are the least urban religious group and thus have the least impact culturally. [...]

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Scripture to know the way, show the way, and contend as cultural warriors for the Truth

I read Driscoll’s blog recently, and he shared about a conference where JI Packer spoke about the importance of the Scriptures in showing others “The Way” on their journeys. I found some great insights both for evangelism purposes and reaching out to a lost culture in need of Jesus.
Driscoll’s Blog Post
Packer began by reading Psalm [...]

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This talk by Mark Driscoll on "Recapturing a Nation" is powerful…press PLAY

reFocus Preaching & Theology Conference for Pastors & Bible College/Seminary Students
Mark Driscoll – Recapturing A Nation
Our desire is to help you…
*Refocus your heart on the wonder of Jesus.
*Refocus your preaching and teaching on the sufficient work of Christ as the only way of salvation.
*Forge relationships between participants that will bring biblical refocus to our [...]

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What is wrong with American Christianity?

This message by Paul Washer really challenged my faith when I first listened to it a few months ago and I’m so excited that I just found it on google video! I hope it encourages you as you watch it.
Why are there so many false converts in churches today?…Paul Washer does a great job [...]

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An examination of Preaching from both camps

Click the link to see Rob Bell’s Nooma Video and decide for yourself:
“Bullhorn Guy” – Rob Bell’s Nooma Video
Watch these videos which respond to Rob Bell’s video:

Blog Responses:
http://www.apprising.org/archives/2006/08/rob_bell_abullh.html
http://www.sliceoflaodicea.com/archives/2006/10/a_response_to_r.php
http://reformedevangelist.com/?tag=bullhorn+guy

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Open Air Preaching is for Me and You…

What if there were lots of biblically, loving open air preachers all over the country sharing in front of clubs and bars, at college campuses and other hangouts where nonchristians can hear the gospel preached? It is already happening and is very encouraging to see God moving in loving people who care about the unsaved…see [...]

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The Supremacy of Christ in a Postmodern World

Conference Messages

We heard from John Piper, Mark Driscoll, Voddie Baucham, D.A. Carson, Tim Keller, and David Wells as they unpacked the supremacy of Christ over this postmodern world and how it relates to truth, love, joy, the Gospel, and the Church.
Conference Audio Highlights
David Wells

Christ’s Supremacy in the New Testament
Christianity Is Becoming De-Westernized
Fear in the West [...]

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Holy Living = Crucial in Evangelism

A Case for Holy Living by John MacArthur
1.Holy, righteous lives are the backbone of the gospel we preach.
2.Holy Living Silences the Opposition
3.Holy Living Makes the Gospel Attractive
Despite many technological advancements, the twenty-first century has entered frighteningly dark waters. Look at the headlines-the threat of global terrorism, the chaos of unthinkable criminal activity, the defilement of [...]

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