5 Videos for Christmas – All About Jesus
Take a moment and enjoy these videos, all of which center on the person and work of Jesus. Celebrate our Savior's birth!
What is the Jesus Mission? – Dave Ferguson
Dave Ferguson discusses the question “What is the mission of Jesus?”
Jesus was Sacrilegious with Scripture – Hugh Halter
Find out from Hugh Halter why he thinks Jesus was sacrilegious with Scripture.
Why You Can’t “Be Jesus” To People – Jeff Vanderstelt
"The biggest mistake I made was I told people to go be Jesus to people. None of you can be Jesus to people - only Jesus can be Jesus to people." - Jeff Vanderstelt
Why “Accepting Jesus In Your Heart” Is Superstitious & Unbiblical
"I'm convinced many people in our churches are simply missing the life of Christ. And a lot of it has to do with what we've sold them as the gospel."
Sweet Fellowship With Jesus
Sometimes the path God takes us on to arrive at sweet fellowship with Jesus is not what we expected. Find out why in this short video by Francis Chan.
It’s All About Jesus
Francis Chan, Matt Carter, Alan Hirsch and Odd Thomas all exhort and challenge us to keep Jesus at the center of all we are and do in these inspiring videos.
How To Know Jesus
"I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings." Philippians 3:10
I’d Rather Have Jesus
"I'd rather be in a pit guarded by the Taliban, with Jesus, than sitting in my comfortable house building up my retirement, without Him." Francis Chan, in this powerful video clip.
Risk & Adventure in a Pandemic
Is the gospel dangerous? Absolutely. It demands your life, submission to King Jesus instead of submission to self. In fact, it will actually call us to die to ourselves, and for some to even risk their lives. But the logic of the gospel is not denial for denial's sake. It's much more.
Disciplemaking Movements, Then And Now
Down the years the church has wrestled with the question of what it means to make disciples. Here's a simple tool that anyone can use to do just that.
3 Styles of Discipleship
Sometimes our discipleship focuses too heavily on either thoughts, emotions or actions. By understanding the three styles of discipleship, we can get to a more holistic approach to developing people.
Top 18 Books of 2018
Here are a few of our favorite books that we at Verge can recommend, and would love for you to pick up one (or all of them!) and be inspired, challenged, and deepened in your walk with Jesus.
Discipleship and Identity
Discipleship starts with understanding our identity in relationship with God. Karen Ellis unpacks this and how this perspective informs discipleship.
How This Bible Verse Can Totally Transform Your Group or Church
Take the Matthew 25 Challenge and watch what happens.
Weakness and Suffering Can Be a Bridge to Mission
Our response to pain and suffering can be a powerful evangelistic witness to the watching world. Find out how.
Top 10 Books of 2017
Here are a few of our favorite books that we at Verge can recommend, and would love for you to pick up one (or all of them!) and be inspired, challenged, and deepened in your walk with Jesus.
Don’t Wrestle With Pigs (And Other Ways To Handle Criticism)
If you're on mission you will be criticized. Here's how to respond.
Summer Reading Recommendations
Whether it's the change in weather or the natural change in pace, there's no better time to pick up a new book and have your imagination stretched, your faith deepened, and your heart rekindled. Here are a few I personally recommend.
‘Colorblindness’ Is Lazy and Toxic – Racial Justice Series: Part 8
Stew, Founding Director of Verge Network, interviews Sho Baracka about racial justice in America today, and how 'colorblindness' is lazy and toxic.