The Cultural Iceberg and the Gospel

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The Cultural Iceberg and the Gospel

By Kevin Jesmer on Thursday, September 17th, 2015 | No Comments

The Cultural Iceberg and the Gospel Introduction of Pastor Stephen Leston’s message, on Titus 2:11-15, preached at Kishwaukee Bible Church. Sycamore, IL 9-13-15 and Titus 3:1-4, preached 9-20-15. Exposition of Titus: Character Impacts Part 2. Titus 2:11-15 We have all noticed a change in the world in the past several years. All of us feel the culture […]

The Seven Lies of Living Cross Culturally. By Apr 10, 2015 Jerry Jones. Culturalblend.

By Kevin Jesmer on Thursday, April 16th, 2015 | No Comments

The Seven Lies of Living Cross Culturally. By Apr 10, 2015 Jerry Jones. Culturalblend. Link to original article People who live cross-culturally, for any significant portion of their lives, are often duped. When we first choose to live as foreigners we are prime for the suckering. We are wide eyed and overflowing with enthusiasm. We soak up everything that […]

STOP JUST GOING TO CHURCH. by Jeff Vanderstelt. Accessed 3-21-15.

By Kevin Jesmer on Saturday, March 21st, 2015 | No Comments

STOP JUST GOING TO CHURCH. by Jeff Vanderstelt. Accessed 3-21-15. Link to original article It all began in a boat on a lake with a few fishing poles. It was there, surrounded by the lazy water, my dad and I would have a key conversation that would change the trajectory of my life. My dad […]

3-20-15. Exodus 18:1-12. God Worked Through Moses’ Humility to Bring Jethro To Faith –my devotional

By Kevin Jesmer on Saturday, March 21st, 2015 | No Comments

3-20-15. Exodus 18:1-12. God Worked Through Moses’ Humility to Bring Jethro To Faith –my devotional Exodus 18:1-12 Kevin E. Jesmer Key verse 18:11 3-20-15 “Now I know that the Lord is greater than all other gods, for he did this to those who had treated Israel arrogantly.” In this passage we learn about Jethro […]

2014 “Relay For Life” Luminary Event in Sycamore IL Was A Great Success.

By Kevin Jesmer on Sunday, December 14th, 2014 | No Comments

2014 Relay For Life Luminary Event Was A Great Success. I attended this event for a second time. It is great way to show moral support to those engaged in the cancer battle. It shows love and concern and honors those engage in the struggle and those who have gone on before us. It […]

9-28-14. Exodus 4:18-31. God Was Building A Team- Some Basics

By Kevin Jesmer on Monday, September 29th, 2014 | No Comments

9-28-14. Exodus 4:18-31. God Was Building A Team- my devotional Exodus 4:18-31 Kevin E. Jesmer Key Verse: 4:20 9-28-14 “So Moses took his wife and sons, put them on a donkey and started back to Egypt. And he took the staff of God in his hand.” Part 1 of Team Building: Heeding God’s Call (18-26) […]

A tool for explaining the core essence of the Gospel.

By Kevin Jesmer on Friday, September 26th, 2014 | No Comments

The following is a tool that a person can use for explaining to someone the core essence of the Gospel. It is called Steps To Peace With God. A great link to look at (power point) Link to World Mission Main page It is a series of pictures. It is produced by the Billy Graham Association. […]

A prayer for those who would rather light a candle than curse the darkness

By Kevin Jesmer on Saturday, September 6th, 2014 | No Comments

A prayer for those who would rather light a candle than curse the darkness… Lord, thank you for blessing us with peace, stability, hope, abundant resources and the rule of law. These are not “given’s” throughout the world. People are living in hellish conditions, where their nations are falling apart because of one type of […]

Church, Here’s Why People Are Leaving You. Part 1 by john Pavlovitz 8-15-14

By Kevin Jesmer on Wednesday, August 20th, 2014 | No Comments

Church, Here’s Why People Are Leaving You. Part 1 by john Pavlovitz 8-15-14 WalkingAway Link to original article Being on the other side of the Exodus sucks, don’t it? I see the panic on your face, Church. I know the internal terror as you see the statistics and hear the stories […]

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