Tag: Preaching

No-Fuss-Parenting; Bad Youth Ministry; Raising Up Men; George Muller; Preachers Undermining the Word and much more

January 11, 2014

Weekend Links Away on a retreat with the elders of Trinity Church, so I am posting this before breakfast this morning. The rain is falling. The snow is melting. And in 34 days, pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training. Then Easter comes. How can anyone not like the Spring.  It’s coming. Enjoy the weekend … More No-Fuss-Parenting; Bad Youth Ministry; Raising Up Men; George Muller; Preachers Undermining the Word and much more

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Do Preachers Know the Power of the Holy Spirit? (Martyn Lloyd-Jones)

December 30, 2013

Monday is for Discussion The following introduction and quote are from the Wikipedia entry on Dr. Martin Lloyd-Jones. The questions are mine. Once, while unfolding to his congregation the internal work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian, Lloyd-Jones marveled at his experience in preaching. I say it again to the glory … More Do Preachers Know the Power of the Holy Spirit? (Martyn Lloyd-Jones)

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When Doubt is Sin: A Thanksgiving Eve Meditation

November 27, 2013

Wednesday is for Prayer All around the country, pastors and church leaders are thinking through and preparing their Christmas season of messages as others are preparing for Thanksgiving. My message this week is on the birth announcement of the angel Gabriel to Zachariah that he and Elizabeth’s late-born, miracle child was going to figure prominently … More When Doubt is Sin: A Thanksgiving Eve Meditation

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Our Task: Lovingly Opposing Evil in a World Gone Mad

November 7, 2013

Thursday is for Discipleship The following is from the online Tozer Devotional site and was written by A.W. Tozer. Some issues change from age to age but the big issues never change. Evil will continue to grow and must be opposed with love. That is our call, responsibility and joy. That’s A.W. there on the … More Our Task: Lovingly Opposing Evil in a World Gone Mad

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Christ Didn’t Die for Your Best Life Now

November 5, 2013

Tuesday is for Preaching Much preaching in America simply isn’t serious enough to generate any interest from believers or non-believers alike. It is beyond unfortunate; it is tragic. Too many pastors … Don’t take the Bible seriously Don’t take Jesus seriously Don’t take the holiness of God seriously Don’t take the value of people seriously … More Christ Didn’t Die for Your Best Life Now

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The Second Coming of Christ Will be Horrific

October 28, 2013

Tuesday is for Preaching Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. 2 For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come … More The Second Coming of Christ Will be Horrific

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“Jesus Covered His Territory Like a Flame”

October 14, 2013

Tuesday is for Preaching Praying for my own soul and for all the preachers of America to let this perspective saturate their hearts. Jesus covered His territory like a flame, preaching God’s Word in the Spirit’s power (Luke 4:14). “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me,” He said, “because He anointed Me to preach … More “Jesus Covered His Territory Like a Flame”

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Coming: An Interview with the Author of a Book I Hope Becomes a Runaway Bestseller

September 3, 2013

Tuesday is for Counseling: A Great New Book On Thursday, I will post an interview with Matt Mitchell, a fellow EFCA pastor from the great state of Pennsylvania. I’m not sure where Matt and I crossed paths but I have appreciated his ministry for some time.  His blog, Matt-Mitchell.blogspot.com, is filled with pastoral insight and … More Coming: An Interview with the Author of a Book I Hope Becomes a Runaway Bestseller

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