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Tag Archives: preaching
A Place to Preach or a People to Pastor?
I was struck by the sweetness of Phil Newton’s word to young pastors (although applicable to old as well). May God fill His churches with pastors devoted to the good of the people and not their own gain. Phil Newton: … Continue reading
How Can I Help My Pastor Study & Preach as He Should?
I don’t have an answer to the question posed in this post’s title, but someone else does! Here is one Christian’s unforgettable plan on how to help make sure their pastor is preparing for and preaching God’s Word with the seriousness and … Continue reading
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Preach to Yourself
And now for one of the most helpful pieces of counsel I have ever received. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones: The main trouble in this whole matter of spiritual depression in a sense is this, that we allow our self to talk … Continue reading
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Tagged christian living, gospel, grace, growth, hope, love, maturity, peace, preaching, Sanctification
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The Saturday Post(s)
A Prayer for Those Who Often Fail in Praying. This is a great prayer, “about praying—seeking God’s forgiveness for praying poorly, and seeking God’s help to pray more powerfully and skillfully.” When Christians Know They Can Join With Roman Catholicism. … Continue reading
Twelve Reasons to Go to Church
A lot of Christians don’t know quite what to do with the church. Some say they are better off not going to church. Others think the church is an option for Christians if they want. Few would be as bold to … Continue reading
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Tagged church, church membership, communion, donald whitney, fellowship, pastoral ministry, preaching
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A Preacher’s Reflections from Summer Camp
This past weekend I had the privilege and responsibility to preach up at Cedar Lake in Big Bear, California for Grace Brethren’s Youth Summer Camp. Upon driving home (while trying not to get car sick on the winding mountain roads) I … Continue reading
Doctrine, No Christianity Without It
Doctrine (noun) – teaching. I have met a lot of Christians who have a distaste for the word doctrine. There are various reasons for this. For some, upon hearing the word doctrine, they are reminded of the stodgy, cold hearted, traditionalism … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, church, discipleship, doctrine, knowledge, obedience, preaching, salvation, Sanctification, scripture, sound doctrine, teaching, truth
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Are You Fueled by Guilt or Grace?
What we do often is not as important as why we do it. Good things not done in faith are really bad things that don’t please God at all (Romans 14:23; Hebrews 11:6). Therefore, it is crucial for Christian to ask … Continue reading
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Tagged bryan chapell, christian life, christian living, glory, gospel, grace, growth, guilt, jesus, obedience, preaching, Sanctification
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Capernaum’s Warning
Jesus once issued a condemnation that teaches a very important lesson. He said, “And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You will be brought down to Hades. For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, … Continue reading
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Tagged church, church service, faith, gospel, hard heart, heart, jc ryle, jesus, ministry, preaching, Sanctification, unbelief
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