Sunday’s Sermon
On Sunday I preached part 3 of our series through Ruth. It is entitled “There Is A Redeemer” and can be listened to HERE.
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“The Gospel” or Jesus?
I recently attended a Christian meeting where candidates for ministry were introduced. The introduction involved their testimony as Christians and their sense of calling to the ministry. It was so encouraging to hear them all say that “the gospel” had…
Preaching Like Peter?
Judging from the number of books about preaching churning from the presses each year, Christian ministers are constantly looking for ways to improve their preaching. This desire for improvement is commendable. If we are to grow in grace (2 Pet…
Preaching Like Peter?
Judging from the number of books about preaching churning from the presses each year, Christian ministers are constantly looking for ways to improve their preaching. This desire for improvement is commendable. If we are to grow in grace (2 Pet…
P&R Book Giveaway!
P&R is hosting a book giveaway from Nov. 18th-20th (ending at noon). Who wants free books? They are giving away one Grand Prize, including John Frame’s Systematic Theology, my book, Housewife Theologian, and K. Scott Oliphint’s Should You Believe in…
Reflections While Sitting Under the Preached Word
My pastor has been preaching through Jesus’ prayer recorded in John 17. I’m pleased to be sitting under these sermons, as this prayer is so revealing. This Sunday, as my pastor was preaching through verses 6-19 and teaching us more…
Why I Ran To Confessionalism
From the end of 2008 to 2013 I was the lead teaching pastor of a large non-denominational church in the northeast. During my time there I was told by various elders to lead the church in a more “broadly evangelical”…
The Constant Reader
On my Christmas list this year is From Heaven He Came And Sought Her. The book even has its own website! One of the most beautiful doctrines in Scripture is that of Christ’s substitutionary and definite atonement (You cannot have…
Effective personal evangelism: summary
Thank you for following through this series on effective personal evangelism. For ease of reference, here are the links and topics: Introduction Love Tenacity Boldness Consistency Understanding Prayer Faith Experience Encouragement Summary This is not an exhaustive list, by any…
Effective personal evangelism: encouragement
Nearly there! So far we have surveyed the following marks of effective personal evangelism: love, tenacity, boldness, consistency, understanding, prayer, faith and experience. The ninth mark of the effective personal evangelist is encouragement. The personal evangelist needs support. Do you…