Quotes by Hans-Joachim Stengert

Hans-Joachim Stengert (b. 1962) — Verfasser christlicher Sinnsprüche, Aphorismen und Andachtsimpulse · evangelikal · Deutschland

Hans-Joachim Stengert (* 1962) ist ein deutscher evangelikaler Referent und Verfasser christlicher Sinnsprüche, der unter anderem in der freikirchlichen Freizeitarbeit und Verkündigung wirkte. Seine prägnanten Texte und Aphorismen stellen eine verbindliche, alltagsrelevante Nachfolge Jesu in den Mittelpunkt und wenden sich gegen bloße fromme Worte ohne Taten. Bibellesern begegnet er vor allem durch kurze Sinnsprüche und Andachtsimpulse, die zur praktischen Umsetzung des Glaubens im Alltag anregen.

Era: Today

Recurring topics: Growth & Character, Discipleship, Humility & Pride, Guidance & God's Will, Faith & Trust, Witness & Mission, Courage & Strength, Service & Love of Neighbour

Quotes by Hans-Joachim Stengert

There is only one diet that leads to fullness - He must grow, but I must decrease.
Hans-Joachim Stengert

There are many powerful people, but few empowered ones.
Hans-Joachim Stengert

Encouraging words without deeds are like an invitation to dinner that you have to pay for yourself!
Hans-Joachim Stengert

Jesus wants to change our whole life, not just our habits!
Hans-Joachim Stengert

Whoever has not learned to serve should not lead either.
Hans-Joachim Stengert

I'm not a Christian because I'm so good and God can be glad to have me, but because I'm a sinner who is lost without him and can be glad to have him!
Hans-Joachim Stengert

Let God change you, or others will!
Hans-Joachim Stengert

Don't think positively, believe according to the promises!
Hans-Joachim Stengert

We have less and less to give, not because we are becoming poorer, but because we want more and more.
Hans-Joachim Stengert

True freedom exists only in firm bonding to God.
Hans-Joachim Stengert

Man's greatest weapon is his tongue, and it hardly ever experiences a ceasefire, let alone disarmament!
Hans-Joachim Stengert

If we approached building our house the way we approach building the kingdom of God, we would guaranteed never get past digging the foundation!
Hans-Joachim Stengert

Discipleship is a promise-oriented dependence and leads into a fulfilled life!
Hans-Joachim Stengert

It's relatively easy to praise God with your voice or with music. But it looks quite different when it comes to your life!
Hans-Joachim Stengert

We want role models, but don't want to be one!
Hans-Joachim Stengert

What is proclaimed is believed; what is believed is lived.
Hans-Joachim Stengert

Whoever lives God's purpose for their life doesn't treat mission as a topic, but as a lived lifestyle!
Hans-Joachim Stengert

Live what you believe! Faith that is lived bears fruit.
Hans-Joachim Stengert

It is not some concept that ultimately changes me or my church, but when God's concept (plan) for my life is realized, I change and something moves in the church!
Hans-Joachim Stengert

Change must be brought about! Through prayer and obedience!
Hans-Joachim Stengert

Our Lord doesn't need disciples who thunder pious phrases with loud voices while their hearts lag miles behind, and whose hands and feet are stuck in a self-righteous straitjacket - he needs trusting disciples who expect everything from him, who are faithful in small things and bear witness to Jesus in word and deed!
Hans-Joachim Stengert

Sources: evangeliums.net

All quotes · lumen.bible