Travis Agnew's Blog, page 71

Stop Lying in Church

It's OK if everything isn't OK in your life, but it's not OK to deny it. If we are honest with other believers about our struggles, we can find the prayerful support we desperately need.

Providing Helpful Counsel

The average Christian would admit to having little to no counseling training or experience, but that doesn’t mean that you couldn’t provide helpful counsel. Even if lacking in expertise, you can take some simple steps to help others continue through trials.

Was God Confronting Egyptian Gods During the Plagues?

God brought ten plagues on Egypt to cause Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery. With each plague, He was also showing Himself superior to the counterfeit gods in whom the people trusted.

Mission and World Religions

As we undertake the Great Commission, we will share the gospel with people firmly convinced of another religion’s claims. Discover the differences between the major world religions and how the Word interacts with them. 

When God Attacks Affluence

Exodus 7:14-9:7 – In the first five plagues, God shows His power over the gods of Egypt and attacks the Egyptians’ many sources of affluence. Nothing in this world deserves our wholehearted trust and allegiance.

You Are More Than Eyes Can See

We often look at people and judge them by external qualities that our observable to the human eye. While those elements are essential to consider, they do not define us.

Inviting Someone to Church

We often pray that God would use people to reach our family and friends, but what God wants to answer that prayer request by sending us? You have a relationship with people who need to have a relationship with Jesus. Starting is not as difficult as you think.

Get Back Up

All of us will stumble due to our decisions or others' opposition, but how we respond speaks volumes. If you feel you have been knocked down, get back up again.

Missiology of Western Culture

We often strategize ways to impact international fields with the gospel, but Western culture is also in great need. Understanding this mission field is necessary as we seek to engage the people around us. 

Introducing the Nations to the One True God

Exodus 7:1-13 – While the planned Exodus served to rescue God’s people, He also intended it to wake Egypt up to His supremacy compared to the gods of this world. Never overlook how God uses His work among His people to bring the nations to Him.