Uncluttered – The Series, Part 1
In this message we are considering living in a busy world. If not careful, it can have 3 results: Our soul is cluttered. Relationships suffer Ultimately – God is crowded out. Uncluttered – Busyness...
View ArticleThe Power of Tenacity By Samuel R. Chand
The statistics on the longevity of pastors isn’t encouraging. A major survey of pastors says 80 percent leave the ministry within five years.(1) Jimmy Draper, former president of the Sunday School...
View Article7 of the Most Dangerous Church Cultures I’ve Observed
I was talking with a couple of pastors recently about leading in church revitalization and growth. Both of these pastors are seasoned church leaders — having far more experience in total than I have in...
View ArticleJuly 4th Verses of Encouragement
Here are a dozen verses for your Fourth of July encouragement. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. Psalm 33:12 Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be...
View ArticleWheat and Weeds – A Sermon Based on the Parable of Jesus
In a summer-long series on the parables of Jesus — this one seemed to fit. Amazing how God times things. Wheat & Weeds from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post Wheat and Weeds – A Sermon Based on the...
View Article7 False Assumptions Made About Introverts
I am an introvert. Some people can question whether they are or not. I don’t. I’m certified in Myers Briggs, so I know the language well. I’ve studied the concept. It didn’t require much study though...
View Article7 Ways to Better Ensure Your Email Gets Read
When our youngest son was in college I realized he wasn’t reading all the emails he should have been reading. A few times we almost missed paying some fees he had due for college, which could have made...
View ArticleWe Need A Labor Day – Frequently
The title of the day has always confused me. It’s called Labor Day and yet it’s supposed to be a break from our labor. And, of course, some will work today. When I was in retail this was a busy day....
View ArticleThere’s a Modern Day Bullhorn in Town
I remember the first time I saw someone standing on a sidewalk with a bullhorn in their hands, shouting to the crowds, “Repent or Perish”. They meant well. They had a passion for their work — they...
View Article7 Things We’ve Learned about Reaching Millennials
The statistics are staggering. The older a child gets today, the greater his or her chances are of disappearing from the church. The church must intentionally plan to reverse this trend. I was a part...
View Article6 Reasons Why Anxiety, Worry, & Fear are Particular Problems for Christians
As a supplement to the message I did on anxiety and trust I asked my friend Dr. Jennifer Degler to do a guest post on my blog with her thoughts and observations on the issue of anxiety and Christians....
View ArticleFriend of Sinners – Sermon
What does it mean to be a friend of sinners? Let’s talk about it. Friend of Sinners from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post Friend of Sinners – Sermon appeared first on Ron Edmondson. No related posts.
View ArticleHow Should Believers Respond in Pain — and What Difference Does it Make?
From Acts 16, I think this is one of the best messages Nate Edmondson has delivered in our church. How should believers respond in pain – and what difference does in make in the lives of others? Are...
View ArticleHow Now Shall We Live? – Acts Series, Part 1
As I read the book of Acts, I have some questions for today: Can God still do miracles today — and will He? What are we doing which is totally dependent upon God? Can the Spirit of God still empower a...
View Article7 Suggestions to Have the Best Christmas Ever
It’s Christmas time again. Seems to come every year about this time. The most wonderful time of the year. There’ll be parties for hosting Marshmallows for toasting And caroling out in the snow There’ll...
View Article5 Suggestions to Attract Young People to Church
I have never met a church which didn’t want to reach young people. Every church sees the value in younger people becoming a an active part of the church. They know the future life of the church depends...
View Article10 Life Lessons and Reminders from “It’s a Wonderful Life”
“It’s a Wonderful Life” has to be one of my all-time favorite movies. I have probably seen it thirty times or more. I read recently, the movie was not a success the first few years after it’s release....
View Article7 New Year Resolutions Which Could Change Your World
Whether or not you do New Year resolutions, we could all stand to improve some things in our life. And, if we do, I’m confident we could also improve the life of others. In fact, with a whole lot of...
View Article5 Criteria for Making New Year’s Resolutions We Actually Keep
I love a fresh start. Perhaps it’s because grace is the doctrine I’ve needed so much, but there’s something about a clean slate, which motivates me towards achievement. I’m like this with my desk at...
View Article10 Positive Paradigms in Church Leadership
I previously posted 10 dangerous paradigms in the church. Obviously, there are positive mindsets in the church also. I decided to share some from the perception of a pastor. Here are 10 positive...
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