Sabbath-rest

Empowered understanding and application

The Book of Proverbs anticipates the role of the Holy Spirit who will bless us with "skillful and godly Wisdom" and help us "get understanding...from God's Word and life's experiences." Watch the video version [https://youtu.be/OcueeQ-sxfw] of this sermon. Check out all of the verses in this sermon → http://bible.com/events/49621450 [http://bible.com/events/49621450] Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens [http://linktr.ee/craigtowens] ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? [https://www.patreon.com/craigtowens] My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

A difficult leadership decision

One of the most difficult—but rewarding—decisions a leader will ever make is to honestly confront themselves on their part in a relationship or organizational problem. Check out the video version [https://youtu.be/-Yhcf2iKVnY] of this conversation. Check out the full conversation Greg and I had on the Craig and Greg Show episode called Growth from the Hard Road [https://craigtowens.com/2026/04/16/the-craig-and-greg-show-growth-from-the-hard-road/]. And you may also want to check out a whole series of messages I shared in the series Thankful in the Night [https://craigtowens.com/2020/10/28/thankful-in-the-night/]. Get more information on my book When Sheep Bite [https://craigtowens.com/when-sheep-bite-book/] by clicking here. ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? [https://www.patreon.com/craigtowens] My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

Helping others follow Jesus

As the writer of Hebrews instructs saints on how they should interact with their leaders. But what if we flip the script to see how leaders should live in a way that allows others to follow them. This is part 88 in my series on godly leadership. You can check out all of my posts in this series by clicking here [https://craigtowens.com/godly-leadership/]. And you may also want to check out my books for church leaders—Shepherd Leadership [https://craigtowens.com/shepherd-leadership/] and When Sheep Bite [https://craigtowens.com/when-sheep-bite-book/]. ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? [https://www.patreon.com/craigtowens] My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

Our joyful duty

Jesus was sustained in doing His Father's work by the joy that He knew would be realized in the completed work. This joy in the Holy Spirit is the same thing that keeps Christians delighted in their duties today. Watch the video version [https://youtu.be/ZfqjT_JEMNs] of this sermon. Check out all of the Bible verses [http://bible.com/events/49619297] in this sermon. Check out all of the messages in this series about the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives by clicking here [https://craigtowens.com/2026/05/12/we-are-pentecostal-7/]. ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? [https://www.patreon.com/craigtowens] My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

Be careful about arguing

If you are reading the Gospels with the words of Jesus printed in red, there is one place where the red ink virtually disappears: When Jesus is on trial before Pilate, Herod, and the Sanhedrin. There's an important lesson here for us. Check out the video version [https://youtu.be/kEErC4R5jEI] of this clip. This clip was from a sermon entitled The Essential Confession [https://craigtowens.com/2026/03/16/the-essential-confession/]. The Scripture I reference in this clip is Matthew 16:24-27 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2016%3A24-27&version=NIV]. I allude to three related blog posts: * The point of the Gospel [https://craigtowens.com/2010/03/10/the-point-of-the-gospel/] * Eloquent silence [https://craigtowens.com/2023/03/13/eloquent-silence/] * Should Christians debate? [https://craigtowens.com/2023/05/23/should-christians-debate/] My book When Sheep Bite [https://craigtowens.com/when-sheep-bite-book/] addresses some biblical responses to the attacks that come our way. I encourage you to check it out. ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? [https://www.patreon.com/craigtowens] My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎