Category Archives: Soul Winning

Attracting A Crowd

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

A couple of writings have caught my attention recently. Both concerned preachers and gathering a crowd. The Bible says, “the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall heap to themselves teachers, … Continue reading →

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The Written Word

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Let me give you some advice concerning edification and evangelism: Don’t forget to write. In fact, try to write something daily. Now, why do I say this? (1) The written word can speak long after you cease to be on … Continue reading →

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Church Growth

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Problem Stated Christians today have become discouraged. In our classes, we read the book of Acts. We see how rapidly the church expanded during this period of time. Then we turn, examine ourselves, and want to know why similar results … Continue reading →

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The Assembling and Evangelism

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

A common but faulty view exists concerning the purpose of the worship assembly. Some have thought that the church’s worship assemblies should primarily be geared toward the non-Christian. Some have thought that the best place for evangelism is the worship … Continue reading →

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In The News: Lenny Skutnik and Us

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

On January 13, 1982 Air Florida’s flight 90 collided with Washington’s 14th Street bridge after taking off from Washington D.C.’s National Airport. The plane plunged into the very cold and icy waters of the Potomac River. U.S. Park Police tried … Continue reading →

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Covering Sin With Love

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Proverbs 10:12 reads, “Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.” James 5:20, with a similar sound, says, “Let him know, that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death, and cover a multitude … Continue reading →

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The Testing of One’s Faith

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Make no mistake about it. One’s faith will be tested, and tested again, in this life. James writes of “the testing of your faith” (James 1:3). These tests are common to man (1 Corinthians 10:13). We should not be surprised … Continue reading →

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The Great Invitation

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for … Continue reading →

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“…Considering Yourself”

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Galatians 6:1 reads: “Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.” Now, what do the words, “considering yourself, lest … Continue reading →

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Give Me Something Big To Do!

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

“My Father, if the prophet had told you to do something great, would you not have done it?” (2 Kings 5:13). An Observation As a preacher, I have met those who seem to get excited about doing some “big thing.” … Continue reading →

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