Being Popular vs Being Powerful
October 15, 2011
Being Popular vs Being Powerful. Powerful words from A. W. Tozer.
Tag: Preaching
“All Talk is Heart Talk.”
October 11, 2011
A Meditation on the Word Man that is humbling. Every word that passes over my lips. Every word that rolls off my tongue has a source and Jesus says the source is my heart. They all flow from an inner spring that is either being corrupted by my own desires or nourished by the sustained … More “All Talk is Heart Talk.”
Your Job is Simple: Show the Greatness of Christ
October 4, 2011
Tuesday is for Preaching “To our minds, there is one reason why a Christian would not be absolutely occupied and consumed with Christ. That person’s eyes have not been opened to see His greatness.” … More Your Job is Simple: Show the Greatness of Christ
Preaching is Not Therapy. It is Exaltation.
September 27, 2011
Tuesday is for Preaching “… preaching is meant to be and to kindle God-exalting worship.” “First, I believe it because the Word of God says that everything is to be done in a worshipful, God-centered way: “Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Cor … More Preaching is Not Therapy. It is Exaltation.
How to Kill a Pastor’s Heart
September 19, 2011
Tuesday is for Preaching And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………—Acts 6:2 (ESV) The death of a pastor’s heart is when his call to preach becomes the administration of programs. It will … More How to Kill a Pastor’s Heart
Spurgeon’s Grandfather and the Gospel: A Snapshot in Time
September 12, 2011
Tuesday is for Preaching “The great English preacher C.H. Spurgeon recounted one of the more unusual experiences of his highly unusual life. he was headed to Haverhill in Suffolk and, due to rail delays, was running late for a preaching engagement. I’ll let him pick up the story here: “So it happened that I reached … More Spurgeon’s Grandfather and the Gospel: A Snapshot in Time
Speaking Fluent Christianese Isn’t a Substitute for Knowing Christ
September 8, 2011
Missional Living Thought Primer: Is it likely that in any church service, there are many present who have not had a life-changing conversion experience?* They may carry Bibles; they may call themselves Christ followers; they may believe they are ‘saved’; they may speak fluent “Christianese”; but they have never truly placed their trust in Christ as their atoning … More Speaking Fluent Christianese Isn’t a Substitute for Knowing Christ
We are Not Manipulators of Affections but Heralds of a Message
September 5, 2011
Tuesday is for Preaching Ezekiel 2:4-8 (ESV) 4 The descendants also are impudent and stubborn: I send you to them, and you shall say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord God.’ 5 And whether they hear or refuse to hear (for they are a rebellious house) they will know that a prophet has been among them. 6 … More We are Not Manipulators of Affections but Heralds of a Message
Obscure and Difficult Texts and the Blessing We Miss
September 4, 2011
Sunday Musings Reading Ezekiel. One of the most neglected books in my personal reading history. I have read it through probably 20-25 times, maybe more but I don’t know that I have ever preached from it, or even done any extending teaching from it. But I think that I might tackle an extended study. Chapter … More Obscure and Difficult Texts and the Blessing We Miss
Four Things to Do in Your Message This Week
August 29, 2011
Tuesday is for Preaching I had the fortune to attend a church this week with a pastor who has a deep value of preaching the word of God in all of its authority and relevance for the lives of 21st century people. The text was Matthew 5:13-16, the “You are the salt and light of … More Four Things to Do in Your Message This Week
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