Blog site of Pastor Phil Bickel

Will we stretch our faith to match God’s mammoth promises?  Or will we shrink His promises to fit our miniature faith?

August 30, 2019 0 By Phil Bickel

DMM — In a Class by Itself

If an evangelism strategy was so effective that it has converted millions in the last 25 years, yet so simple that children can use it, would you consider it too good to be true, or too wonderful to ignore? It’s called Disciple Making Movements (DMM) and is depicted in this 8-minute video.

August 19, 2019 0 By Phil Bickel

Hear the Shepherd’s Voice

What does Jesus mean in John 10, when He repeatedly says His sheep hear His voice? The word “voice” implies actual conversation, which is precisely what occurs between a shepherd and his flock. What would happen if, when you prayed, you paused to listen for Jesus’ reply?

August 16, 2019 0 By Phil Bickel

Woodstock and Aquarius

Woodstock at 50! “We are stardust. We are golden. We are caught in the devil’s bargain, and we’ve got to get ourselves back to the garden.” We were going to change the world! Did our dreams materialize? Explore these questions at Rock Foundations Rockumentary.

August 16, 2019 1 By Phil Bickel

My Business Card

Contrary to common opinion, a climber does not conquer a mountain. Yes, you may relish the rush of conquering its summit. Later you may recall your mountain climbing triumph. Sooner or later, however, you will grasp that on that day the mountain conquered you — by its immensity, by its grandeur, and by its grace in having permitted you to enter and survive the Most Holy Place of its heights. Exploring God’s colossal promises, you can discover how wide and long and high and deep is the love of God in Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world.

August 12, 2019 0 By Phil Bickel

The Good Shepherd-Warrior

The Good Shepherd is also the Good Warrior! Artists often portray Jesus and His flock in tranquil scenes. But John 10:1-14 speaks of deadly combat. We are part of a war to the death, but we follow the Good Shepherd who has laid down His life for the sheep and continues to guard our lives.

August 5, 2019 0 By Phil Bickel

John’s 1 Miracle

Prophets like Elijah performed many miracles, while John the Baptist did none — with one exception! Do you know John’s singular, stupendous supernatural sign? John 10:41 reports: “Though John never performed a sign, all that John said about this man [Jesus] was true.” John’s sole miracle was foretelling the truth about Jesus.

August 2, 2019 0 By Phil Bickel

Sheep Evangelism

Did you know that sheep are evangelists? How do sheep witness? In “A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23,” author Phillip Keller explains how sheep inform lost sheep they encounter that their Shepherd is Good and worth following.

July 30, 2019 0 By Phil Bickel

Fishing Is Fun – Part 2

Fishing is fun when a knowledgeable angler teaches you how. Jesus promised to be our Fishing Guide and Instructor when He recruited His disciples: “Come, follow me. And I will teach you to fish for people.” The video “Fishing Is Fun shares what Jesus has taught me over the years. You don’t need to watch it all in one sitting. When you’ve learned something useful, try it out in the coming days. Come back later for more fishing advice.