Devotionals by Jack Graham
What about the phony Christians out there?
August 20
For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Romans 12:4-5
One of the more common excuses I hear from people on why they don’t attend church is, “Well, there are too many hypocrites in the church. Look at all those pastors who fall into sin. I’m fed up with it!”
Now, one thing I ask these people is, “When you get sick, do you go to the doctor even though some doctors are bad? And if you have a legal problem, do you go to a lawyer even though some lawyers may not be on the up and up?”
Many Christians, even pastors, have fallen into egregious sin, and I grieve for them. Yet there are many, many more who truly have a heart for reaching the lost with the love of Christ. We can’t base our judgment on the entire body of Christ based upon the actions of a few who’ve chosen to live in a way that’s not congruent with the teachings of the Bible.
When we stand before God on the Day of Judgment, we won’t be able to say, “God, I didn’t fellowship with the body of Christ because there are a few phonies out there.” Don’t let the exceptions keep you from fellowshipping and encouraging one another in Christ. Connect with a body of believers and grow together in your faith!
FIND A GROUP OF GODLY BELIEVERS IN YOUR COMMUNITY WHO YOU CAN GROW TOGETHER WITH IN YOUR FAITH!
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PowerPoint Ministries is the radio and television broadcast ministry of Jack Graham, pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church — a nearly 60,000 -member church with three campuses in the Dallas and North Texas region. Through PowerPoint Ministries, Dr. Graham offers practical, biblical steps on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.
About Jack Graham
Dr. Jack Graham serves as Senior Pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation’s largest, most dynamic congregations.
When Dr. Graham came to Prestonwood in 1989, the 8,000-member congregation responded enthusiastically to his straightforward message and powerful preaching style.
Now thriving with more than 60,000 members, Prestonwood continues to grow, reaching throughout the North Texas region. In 2006, the church launched a second location, the North Campus, in a burgeoning area 20 miles north of the Plano Campus. Prestonwood also has a flourishing Spanish-language ministry, Prestonwood en Español, which includes members from more than 20 nations. And Prestonwood.Live, the online community, draws worshippers from all over the world.
Dr. Graham is a noted author of numerous books, including the latest The Jesus Book: Reading and Understanding the Bible for Yourself. Drawing from 50 years of ministry, Dr. Graham inspires readers to dive deeper into Scripture and foster a profound connection with God through His Word.
Other books include Reignite: Fresh Focus for an Enduring Faith; A Man of God: Essential Priorities for Every Man’s Life; Unseen: Angels, Satan, Heaven, Hell and Winning the Battle for Eternity; Angels: Who They Are, What They Do and Why It Matters; Powering Up: The Fulfillment and Fruit of a God-Fueled Life; and Courageous Parenting, written with his wife, Deb.
His passionate, biblical teaching is also seen and heard across the country and throughout the world on PowerPoint Ministries. Through broadcasts, online sermons and e-mail messages, Dr. Graham addresses relevant, everyday issues that are prevalent in our culture and strike a chord with audiences worldwide.
In October 2022, the Bible in a Year with Jack Graham podcast was launched in partnership with iHeartPodcasts and Pray.com, with a cinematic feel that brings the Bible to life. Within the first week of its release, the podcast reached the top spot on the Spotify religion list, and it has now surpassed 125 million downloads.
Dr. Graham has served as Honorary Chairman of the National Day of Prayer and has helped lead various national prayer initiatives. He served as President of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the country with more than 14 million members.
He and Deb have three married children and eight grandchildren.
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