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Articles & Books about the Gospel and Gospel Ministry

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May the following articles be of great help to you as you seek to know God through Christ and serve Him in Gospel ministry. Note: These articles were intentially not organized into a blog. Instead, they are in PDF format that they might be printable and usable by pastors, Sunday school teachers, Bible study leaders, etc.

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• God-Centric Soulwinning
  Author: John Kokenzie
  5.6.10
  
  

  At the heart of the gospel is the work of God. Everything else is secondary. This lesson demonstrates how the soulwinner must first and foremost reveal to the lost the God-authored work of regeneration and how man has no power to make it happen by deeds, prayers, religion or morality. May this simple point clearly aid you in your efforts to win the lost.
  
   
• Evangelistic Methods for Poorer Cultures
  Author: Seth Meyers
  4.17.10
  
  Third world evangelism has unique obstacles worthy of a missionary’s serious consideration. Seth Meyers, an ardent thinker and God-blessed missionary in South Africa, has first-hand experience with evangelizing the poor. May his enlightening and instructive essay assist you in better relating to and winning them to Christ.
  
  
  Seth Meyers
  Box 2157
  Elim 0960
  South Africa
  011-2715-556-4022
  sethmeyers@odbm.org
  
   
• Gethsemane Meditations
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.
  2.15.10
  
  What would God be like if He were a man? We can know this through Jesus Christ. He is the God-man. The greatest exhibition of the humanity of Jesus Christ was in the Garden of Gethsemane. May the following life-changing meditations from the Garden deepen your knowledge of our God and enrich your relationship with Him.
  
  
  
• On the Indian Trail
  Author: Egerton Ryerson Young
  2.15.10
  
  Some soulwinners stay home to reach those next door. Others, like Egerton Young, leave home and comfort to be missionaries. This biography will strike you with its simplicity and yet its adventure. Young's ministry is an amazing one. You will find it hard to put this book down. May it encourage your faith in what God can do to help you reach others, even in difficult places!
  
   
• The Soulwinner's Seven Rules of Wisdom
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.
  2.15.10
  
  There is a sizeable difference between going soulwinning and actually winning a soul. Both are important, but the latter is certainly the objective. May this lesson increase your effectiveness with the lost.
  
   
• Unaffected by God: Sermon Outline
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.
  2.15.10
  
  

  God is always at work. He is revealing Himself to mankind. The Bible teaches that God purposes to reveal Himself to us that He might affect our lives. Are you being affected, or are you missing out on what God is doing in this world? It is our prayer that this sermon outline will aid you in presenting this timely subject.
  
   

• Christ Our Penal Substitute
  Author: Robert Lewis Dabney
  2.15.10
  
  
  This 46-page document ably defends the way in which the Lord chose to save people from sin. Dabney had the God-given ability to discern the ways men would attack the doctrine of Christ and the doctrine of salvation. He also was quite gifted in clearly showing how the attacks are unfounded. This book is well worth your time. Be cautioned that it is a very weighty read. You will need a clear mind to grasp what he is stating, and once this is done, you will be glad you did. Enjoy!
   
   
   
   

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• Unaffected by God
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.
  8.14.09
  
  
  God wants to affect our lives. He has given to us His law, His Word, the cross of Christ and Christ Himself to do this. Why do so many subject themselves to these things—many on a weekly basis—and yet it seems to have little or no effect? This sermon shows the Bible’s answer to this question. May God redeem us from those things that keep us from being affected by Him!
   

• To the Work! To the Work!
  Author: D. L. Moody
  12.16.08
  
  Gospel ministry requires the involvement of both God and His children. Dwight L. Moody addresses several important ingredients regarding this ministry partnership. This book will be an encouragement since it ably but graciously refutes arguments against extended efforts to reach the lost. This particular edition is courtesy of Google Books.

• The Total Surrender of the Missionary
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.
  12.15.08
  
  
  God wants His people to surrender their lives to Him. So many of God’s children shy away from this; though, deep in their hearts they regret it. They get hung up on some idea that takes away their motivation to surrender. They do not need motivation, however. They need revelation. Revelation always precedes motivation. May the revelation of God motivate you to surrender to Him.

• The Faith to Attempt
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.
  12.15.08
  
  True faith attempts the impossible. World evangelism is the impossible commission given to every local church. God promises that what is impossible with man is possible with God. May this sermon show you the wall that every local church must attempt to topple by the power of God so that the world is evangelized.

• Your Mission Conference
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.
  12.10.08
  
  What do you want out of your mission conference? This meeting can be the most pivotal one in the church concerning progress in world evangelism. Sadly, it is the meeting that usually is the least understood, least attended and least enjoyed. The Bible shows us plainly what we ought to expect out of a mission conference and how we go about getting it. May God bless your mission conference!

• A Wandering Jew in Brazil
  Author: Solomon L. Ginsburg
  12.2.08
  
  This is the autobiography of Brazil's most well-known missionary. He was a Polish Jew. His story will certainly be of interest to anyone who cares for gospel ministry in Brazil. This particular edition is courtesy of Google Books.

• The Holy Spirit in Missions
  Author: A. J. Gordon
  12.2.08
  
  The power of gospel ministry is the Holy Spirit. A. J. Gordon establishes this point in a very thought-provoking book. His thoughts are worthy of your time. You will see more clearly how essential it is to thoroughly depend on the Lord in world evangelism. This particular edition is courtesy of Google Books.

• God's Global Glory
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.
  10.15.08
  
  God has determined to be glorified in all the earth. To glorify God is to be a light revealing Him to the world. Jesus is the most glorious revelation of God and our lives are to be a reflection of Him. May our light cover the globe; may its brightness exceed that of the sun. This message surveys the Scriptures to discover the heart and mission of God.
  

• The Pattern of All Longsuffering
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.
  9.2.08
  
  Jesus Christ died for all men. His salvation is available to each person on earth. There is no wrong person to evangelize. God’s Word still has power. If we preach it, men will come to God. Though immediate results are not guaranteed, trust God, and never give up on anyone.
  
  
  

• Financing World Evangelism
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.
  8.7.08
  
  Financing World Evangelism allows missionaries to give themselves continually to prayer and the ministry of the Word. This is vital today when religious visas often prohibit the missionary from receiving financial aid from the nationals. God bless those supporting churches that see to it that their missionaries get to and stay on the field.

•  All of Grace
  Author: Charles H. Spurgeon
  7.17.08
  
  All of Grace was Spurgeon's most popular book. It is a simple but thorough look at salvation. He lived in a day of tremendous controversy over God's sovereignty and man's responsibility. Whether or not you agree with his perspective, you will notice his care when addressing this issue throughout the book. Thanks to those who took part in making this book available on the Internet.
  
  
  

• A Biblical Approach to Soulwinning
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.
  7.8.08

  History shows that believers have approached winning the lost in different ways. Some approaches have been more effective than others. The Bible gives God’s approach. As we look into the Bible’s account of Philip let us reflect on our efforts to win the lost at home and abroad.

    

• How to Pray for Missionaries
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.
  6.16.08

  I have made it a habit to mark every prayer passage in the Bible with the letter “P.” One day I surveyed Paul’s prayer requests. This lesson is the product. May it encourage you to thoughtfully pray for those dear people who have left all to follow Christ and fish for men.

   

• Situation & Strategy for Advancing the Great Commission
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.
  6.12.08

  We are in an unprecedented situation today. We have the most advanced technology to reach the most unreached of peoples with the Gospel. May God bless the following information by using it to develop a strategy in your heart to reach those who are yet without Christ.

   

• What Christ Left Us With
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.
  5.21.08
  
  Surely the most important words of Christ to those who desire to obey Him are those final words before His ascension. In those words Christ tells us why we are still here and what He left us with. May this sermon strengthen you convictions regarding the great Commission.
  
  
  

• The Unjust Steward: Resolve & Resourcefulness in the Great Commission
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.
  5.8.08
  
  This manuscript sermon is a call to use what you have while you still have it. The Great Commission requires resolve and resourcefulness. We will not be judged by what we have but by what we do with what we have. May God bless you as you consider what God has given you to serve Him!
  
  

• The Heart of One of God's Greatest Missionaries
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.
  4.3.08
  
  Christianity is the religion of the heart. God looks on the heart. Man believes on Jesus Christ in his heart. God wants His Word hid in man’s heart. Man’s greatest response to God’s love is missionary work from the heart. May you be blessed by looking into the heart of one of God’s greatest missionaries—the apostle Paul.
  
  
  

• World Evangelism
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.
  3.19.08
  
  World evangelism is the mission of the local church. Nothing brings God greater glory. Though an enormous task, God has not left us to do it alone. He has provided everything necessary. God bless you as you seek to evangelize the world through Him.

 

• Praying Effectively for the Lost
  Author: Lee E. Thomas
  2.1.08

  A very thought provoking book written to show the great necessity there is in praying for the salvation of lost people. We sought permission to include it on our website, since it makes plain the very important ministry of interceding for those apart from God.

  
   

• Three Soulwinning Lectures
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.

  These lectures have been presented on various occasions to those who desire to effectively win the lost to Christ. May the Lord bless you as you continue to seek Him for the wisdom to win souls.

  
   

• Belief in the Jesus of Isaiah 53
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.

  This manuscript sermon expresses the importance of Jesus Christ. He is preeminent in the study of Scripture, the living of our lives and most importantly in the securing of our salvation. May these reflections be of great help in bringing you to the Saviour.

  
   

• The Truth Shall Make You Free (Tract)
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr. & Jeremy Tyler

  This tract was originally prepared in Portuguese for Brazilians. It came to life while laboring together with Jeremy Tyler over the eighth chapter of John. In this chapter Christ taught that man is enslaved to his sin. Enslavements are the common experience of unbelievers, especially in Brazil. In 2004, we took this tract to Brazil and preached the Gospel; around one hundred souls came to Christ in those seven weeks. It is our prayer that the truth presented in this tract will continue to lead men to the Saviour.

  
   

• The Fact of Disobedience
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.

  This thought cannot be overlooked. Anyone who makes genuine effort to win souls knows how frustrating it can be at times. Sinners need to know who they really are. This is painful but essential. May God help us to point out the whole truth and do so with all the grace Christ had when talking with the woman at the well.

  
   

• A True Witness Delivereth Souls
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.

  This lesson came from a series called “Practical Proverbs for Prudent People”. Each week a proverb was delivered to the dear riders of the “N4 Life” bus route in the Norwood area of Knoxville, TN. This particular lesson shows the importance of a witness that has integrity, especially as it relates to one’s salvation.

  
   

• The Heart of Faith in Salvation
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.

  This manuscript sermon expresses the importance of the heart in salvation. The Bible teaches salvation is a matter of the heart, which is contradictory to human logic. Human logic rests salvations on man’s efforts; God rests salvation on Himself and asks of us to put our faith in Him. This is a matter of the heart. May God open your heart to Him today.

  
   

• Who Is Jesus
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.

  This lesson came from a series called “Issues in the Lives of Teens Answered from the Bible”. I, of course, adapted the title from a book written by our dear Pastor Sexton. This lesson meant the most to me of any in the series. Oh, how many see Jesus as nothing more than an idea. He is a Person! May you better understand Him today!

  
   

• What Must Be for Iniquity to Be Purged
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.

  This lesson came from a series called “Practical Proverbs for Prudent People”. Each week a proverb was delivered to the dear riders of the “N4 Life” bus route in the Norwood area of Knoxville, TN. This particular lesson shows the importance of a God’s integrity and mercy in our salvation.

  
   

• Great Commission
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.

  This lesson came after recognizing the Great Commission is implicit and not explicit in the New Testament epistles. These letters to local churches were only necessary if those churches existed for the sake of equipping the saved to win the lost. God has sent us into the world to bear His name before all men. May God’s Word be your foundation for all you do.

  
   

• Permanence of Guilt
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.

  This lesson came from a series called “Practical Proverbs for Prudent People”. Each week a proverb was delivered to the dear riders of the “N4 Life” bus route in the Norwood area of Knoxville, TN. This particular lesson shows how guilt can never go away apart from Christ.

  
   

• The Pauline Pattern of Missionary Work
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.

  This lesson outline came after greatly desiring to understand both what the Bible and our Pastor believe about the methodology for missionary work. This look at the Apostle Paul has revolutionized and clearly defined my approach to the work whereunto I am called. It has also been very wonderfully received by believers each time it has been presented. May it equally bless you.

   
   

• When a Local Church Sends a Missionary
  Author: John Kokenzie, Jr.

  This lesson shows the Biblical criteria required to send a missionary. The missionary is on the frontlines of the ministry. His efforts to reach the lost require that he is properly qualified. We pray that this brief summary will mobilize your church to seek God to call men out of your midst to be missionaries around the world.