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Darrell Stetler II

May 301 min read

What does Romans 1:8-15 mean?

What does Romans 1:8-15 mean? Let's examine Romans 1:8-15, and watch today's video about the meaning of this passage. At the end of the...

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Darrell Stetler II

May 301 min read

What does Romans 1:1-7 mean?

How to Understand Romans 1:1-7 Let's dive into Romans 1:1-7, and watch today's video about the meaning of this passage: You can read and...

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An Introduction and Overview of Romans for New Christians

Darrell Stetler II

May 302 min read

An Introduction and Overview of Romans for New Christians

Welcome to The Gospel Challenge! This study of the Gospel in the book of Romans is especially designed for new Christians! Over the next...

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Darrell Stetler II

May 75 min read

10 Examples Of Discipleship Workbooks

I've been a pastor for over 20 years. For a long time, I didn't really have a solid set of discipleship workbooks I was happy to give to...

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ADVICE TO THE METHODISTS REGARDING DRESS - John Wesley's Sermon in Modern English

Darrell Stetler II

May 111 min read

ADVICE TO THE METHODISTS REGARDING DRESS - John Wesley's Sermon in Modern English

Introduction Many years ago I observed several aspects of Christian practice among the people called Quakers. I particularly noticed...

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THE USE OF MONEY - John Wesley's Sermon in Today's language

Darrell Stetler II

May 113 min read

THE USE OF MONEY - John Wesley's Sermon in Today's language

“I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you unto everlasting...

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THE NATURE OF FANATICISM - John Wesley's Sermon in Todays Language

Darrell Stetler II

May 115 min read

THE NATURE OF FANATICISM - John Wesley's Sermon in Todays Language

Editor’s Note: This sermon was originally entitled “The Nature of Enthusiasm.” Because our understanding of the term enthusiasm has...

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Designing a Discipleship Journey for Your Church

Darrell Stetler II

Apr 286 min read

Designing a Discipleship Journey for Your Church

As a pastor for over 20 years, I spent WAY too long with no clear plan for the discipleship journey my new believers needed to take. I...

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How to Create a Table for Discipleship Resources

Darrell Stetler II

Apr 235 min read

How to Create a Table for Discipleship Resources

All pastors would say that they believe discipleship is important... but how can we clearly communicate that it is important? I'd suggest...

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Study on Baptism for New Christians: The Baptism Challenge

Darrell Stetler II

Apr 232 min read

Study on Baptism for New Christians: The Baptism Challenge

Equipping Pastors to Guide New Believers into Baptism NewStart Discipleship announces the launch of "The Baptism Challenge: 21 Days to...

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Easter Sermon Illustrations: How to Quickly Generate Ideas with ChatGPT

Darrell Stetler II

Apr 213 min read

Easter Sermon Illustrations: How to Quickly Generate Ideas with ChatGPT

Easter presents a unique opportunity and challenge for pastors. It's a time to reflect on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a cornerstone...

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How to Brainstorm Sermon Illustrations with ChatGPT

Darrell Stetler II

Apr 213 min read

How to Brainstorm Sermon Illustrations with ChatGPT

Have you ever been mid-sermon, scanning the expectant faces of your congregation, and wished for a fresh illustration that could light up...

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Family Bible Time: A Practical Plan for Any Family

Darrell Stetler II

Apr 203 min read

Family Bible Time: A Practical Plan for Any Family

Dr. Matt Friedeman's book "Discipleship In the Home" recommends having a family discipleship and catechism time connected with the...

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Do Christians Really Have to Obey Jesus?

Darrell Stetler II

Apr 167 min read

Do Christians Really Have to Obey Jesus?

In today's anti-authoritarian world, where the line between cultural Christianity and authentic discipleship often blurs, here's a blunt...

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Free Discipleship Training options for pastors

Darrell Stetler II

Apr 163 min read

Free Discipleship Training options for pastors

If you are looking for discipleship training to level-up your discipleship efforts and empower your congregation for spiritual growth,...

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Darrell Stetler II

Apr 162 min read

I'll Be a Guest on Your Discipleship Podcast

Hey friends, If you have a favorite discipleship podcast, or if you run a discipleship podcast, I'd be happy to serve as a guest there!...

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Book Review: "The New Discipleship in Home" by Dr. Matt Friedeman

Darrell Stetler II

Apr 93 min read

Book Review: "The New Discipleship in Home" by Dr. Matt Friedeman

Introduction: A Father’s Heart for Discipleship Hey everyone! As a dad of seven incredible kids, I’m always on the lookout for ways to...

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What is the NewStart Discipleship Journal?

Darrell Stetler II

Apr 82 min read

What is the NewStart Discipleship Journal?

NewStart offers this core discipleship tool, the NewStart Discipleship Journal, as a free demo download. Want to know what it is? Let's...

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A LETTER TO A ROMAN CATHOLIC - John Wesley in Modern English

Darrell Stetler II

Apr 112 min read

A LETTER TO A ROMAN CATHOLIC - John Wesley in Modern English

This is John Wesley's famous letter to a Roman Catholic, seeking clear understanding, respect, and peace between the Methodist and...

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THE SPIRIT OF UNITY - John Wesley's Sermon in Modern English

Darrell Stetler II

Mar 2817 min read

THE SPIRIT OF UNITY - John Wesley's Sermon in Modern English

Editor’s Note: This sermon was originally entitled “Catholic Spirit.” This expression has been changed in the title and throughout the...

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