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"Prideful Guilt" A Lenten Lesson from Henri Nouwen

natestratman wrote 1 year ago: “There is an awareness of sin that does not lead to God but to self-preoccupation. Our temptation is … more →

Tags: The Church, lent, Henri Nouwen, guilt as pride

I Met A Leper.2 comments

natestratman wrote 1 year ago: I met a leper. Really, I did. He said so. I was talking to a friend who was asking me about the serm … more →

Tags: theology, dr john nash, Beautiful Mind, Mark 1:40-45, Leper

What Kind of Preacher are You?3 comments

natestratman wrote 1 year ago: For several of us in youth ministry, we wrestle with semantics over whether or not we teach, preach, … more →

Tags: leadership, The Church, youth ministry sermon, preaching to youth, Duffy Robbins, doug fields, Preaching styles, youth minister as preacher

Video: My Attempt at Non-Stop Prayer7 comments

natestratman wrote 1 year ago: When Paul says to “pray continuously” in 1 Thessalonians 5:17, I have wondered if he was … more →

Tags: Youth Ministry, Praying, video on prayer, praying without ceasing, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

How Not/To Pray (Matthew 6:5-13)

natestratman wrote 1 year ago: (This is a short version of a lesson I taught last week) Wrong Prayer: Is there really “wrong … more →

Tags: Youth Ministry, The Church, NASCAR prayer, The Lord's Prayer, Praying, wrong prayer, Matthew 6, Free Youth Ministry Lesson

Three Ingredients for Youth Ministry

natestratman wrote 1 year ago: I remember speaking to teenagers one time and I was using an illustration about a cookbook. I was ex … more →

Tags: Youth Ministry, leadership, theology

Should Jokes Be Told From The Pulpit?8 comments

natestratman wrote 1 year ago: As I’m preparing to preach this Sunday I am trying to put together a puzzle of scriptures, sto … more →

Tags: leadership, The Church, theology, Jokes, Sermons

I'm Blatantly Going Against God's Will!

natestratman wrote 2 years ago: I was complaining to my neighbor last year about my yard and how growing grass was the bane of my ex … more →

Tags: randomness, stewardship, God's will, Grass

Great Easter Sermon(really short): That's My King by S.M Lockridge1 comment

natestratman wrote 2 years ago: For the most part I have been in whitebread churches and don’t get to hear sermons like this. … more →

Video: Tony Campolo explains "Its Friday but Sunday is comin'"1 comment

natestratman wrote 2 years ago: Campolo gives context to his most famous sermon “Sunday is Coming”. As I prepare my hear … more →

Tags: The Church

Thoughts on Walking Away from Jesus4 comments

natestratman wrote 2 years ago: “When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die” - Bonhoeffer I remember several time … more →

Tags: Youth Ministry, leadership, The Church, Faith, leaving jesus, Doubt

A Crucial Ministry Ingredient6 comments

natestratman wrote 2 years ago: Then I was constantly at his side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in his … more →

Tags: leadership, Volunteer

The Jefferson Bible

natestratman wrote 2 years ago: Thomas Jefferson wasn’t much on miracles or the supernatural. If you look at his version of th … more →

Tags: theology


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