News from the Illinois Baptist
 Ask church leaders what is the single biggest threat to marriage right now, and most would probably give the same answer: the stunning wave of approval for same-sex marriage. But a changing definition of marriage isn't the only thing endangering the institution. In fact, it may not even be at the top of the list. Get the whole story at IB2news.org.
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 Must see video of Billy Graham teaching on sermon preparation
Watch video of Billy Graham teaching at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary's First Congress of Evangelism on December 3, 1982. In the 8 minute clip Graham states, "You do not have to water it down and dilute it and try to be relevant. The day for relevance is finished. Lay it out there straight, call hell, hell, and call the blood, the blood. God will honor it." Watch and learn at DavidPrince.com. |
 A challenge to tell your story
So, what's your story? How did you come to Christ? Take a few minutes to think about it. Find a way to tell it to other believers. Chuck Lawless shares his story and talks about the obstacles we impose on ourselves when it comes to witnessing. Read it at ThomRainer.com. |
 IBSA Disaster Relief volunteers ministering in Nebraska
IBSA Disaster Relief has sent a chainsaw/recovery team to assist in tornado relief efforts in Nebraska. Rare twin tornadoes tore through rural northeast Nebraska June 16. Hardest hit was the small town of Pilger. The town's business district and fire station were obliterated and approximately 40-50 homes destroyed. Two people died in the storm including a 5-year-old child. Learn more at IBSA.org. |
Top 10 things Pharisees
are saying today
Carey Nieuwhof shares based in part on research and in part on his own experience, here are the top 10 things today's Pharisees say. He cautions, "As you read them, don't think about who these phrases remind you of nearly as much as you think about how they reflect your attitude and actions. If we all do that, we will all be better off and the church will be stronger for it." Read all 10 at CareyNieuwhof.com.
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 Pray for Super Summer this week Super Summer began June 24 and ends June 28. IBSA's Tim Sadler, who directs the week of discipleship training held at Greenville College, asks Illinois Baptists to pray for the students and leaders this week. Visit IBSA.org to read his prayer requests and find out how you can follow Super Summer this week via social media. |
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