Gregg Matte - Unstoppable Gospel: Living Out the World-Changing Vision of Jesuss First Followers

2015 by Gregg Matte

Published by Baker Books

a division of Baker Publishing Group

P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287

www.bakerbooks.com

Ebook edition created 2015

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

ISBN 978-1-4934-0056-0

Scripture quotations are from the Holman Christian Standard Bible, copyright 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission.

Inspiring, challenging, propelling. This book reminds us that God accomplishes the extraordinary through the ordinary. Gregg Mattes Unstoppable Gospel is a brilliant reminder that we are all invited into a story much bigger than we could ever imagine.

Louie Giglio , Passion City Church/Passion Conferences

What Ive always admired and appreciated about Gregg is his ability to communicate with profound wisdom and everyday practicality at the same time. His new book, Unstoppable Gospel , is no exception. To me, this book echoes Pauls words in Colossians: the mystery is revealed, Christ in you, the hope of glory. The gospel is the profound and the practical wrapped together in you and me as followers of Jesus. I am grateful to recommend this good work of writing to all of you.

Chris Tomlin , Dove Award winning worship leader and songwriter

God has used Gregg Matte to challenge me in my faith for over twenty years now. Gregg is a dynamic storyteller and gifted at making the Bible come alive in a real, applicable way. In his new book, Unstoppable Gospel , thats exactly what he does as he tells the story of the original church and how God used a few people to change the world forever through the power of the Holy Spirit. If youre looking for a book that will challenge you, inspire you, and equip you to change your community, nation, and the world for Jesus, then open up the pages of Unstoppable Gospel and start reading. You wont regret a minute of it!

Melanie Shankle , New York Times bestselling author of Sparkly Green Earrings

Unstoppable Gospel calls all Christ-followers to rise in our generation to risk it all and change the world! This is the message that the church desperately needs. It is past time to stop playing it safe! Gregg Matte calls us to live out this unstoppable gospel boldly, and then we will see this unstoppable kingdom of God advance exponentially.

Dr. Ronnie Floyd , president, Southern Baptist Convention; senior pastor, Cross Church

This book is dedicated to the people of Houstons First Baptist Church. The book of Acts and Mission 1:8 has changed us forever. This is our story, our journey with God. What a ride! Its hard to believe God has even more for us. Im privileged and honored to be your pastor.