Did Jesus Commission the Women to Preach?
One of the things that most Progressive Christians believe is that Jesus commissioned women to preach when He was resurrected. In Matthew 28, we see that Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to where Jesus was buried than a great earthquake happened,…
A Case for Cessationism
Cessationism is the belief that the Apostolic sign gifts as seen through the Apostles in the New Testament have ceased. There has been a lot of discussions on this topic and a lot of disagreements. Ten ago, John MacArthur hosted the Strange Fire confer…
Book Review: Why Sally Can’t Preach by Jacob Tanner
The issue of addressing whether woman can be pastors has been a topic that caused a lot of division among Christians. There are quite a few believers who do not have an issue with a woman pastor while there are others who hold what the Bible says…
Book Review: Point-To-Point Preaching by Chipley McQueen Thornton
When I was younger, I usually thought of church as a place where people go to sing and hear a guy talk about God. Thankfully, over the years and getting saved, my views on church and preaching have changed. However, it seems many in the church don’t un…
God Gave Them Up, Part 3 from Alistair Begg
Earlier this week, I shared the first two parts of a sermon series from Alistair Begg from Romans 1. I recently found out there is a third part to that sermon series, which is the video below:
4 Responses Every Local Church Must Have to the Gospel
Romans 1:16 is central to the Book of Romans, central to the teaching of the New Testament, and central to the entirety of the Bible. Here we find the theme … More
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Statement from Southern Baptists Nominating Tom Ascol and Voddie Baucham
This a statement from Southern Baptists nominating Tom Ascol and Voddie Baucham We, concerned Southern Baptists of differing geographical, theological and vocational perspectives, in one voice nominate Pastor Tom Ascol … More
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A Key Sign You are Maturing as a Preacher
As a seminary professor (and a pastor) I spend a lot of time helping students grow and develop as preachers. After hearing a student preach, I will often get coffee or lunch with that student and we will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the serm…
Ed Litton, Southern Baptist Leaders, and Judgment Day Honesty: A Call for Accountability and Action by Southern Baptist Churches
The eighteenth-century writer, Samuel Johnson, once quipped, “Depend upon it, sir, when a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully.” Though, to … More
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Spurgeon in the Study
Recently, the practice of sermon-copying received some anecdotal examination from a professional homiletician. It was not written to justify the prominent incidents of this of recent revelation. The professor used … More
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There Is No Peace
Southern Baptist elites—entity heads & those who, with them, exert major leadership in the convention—continue to operate in ways that disappoint and dispirit grass-roots Southern Baptist church members and those … More
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How to Fire Your Pastor
“Do not receive an accusation against an elder except from two or three witnesses. Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear. … More
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The One Critical Thing Missing in Most Sermons
As I continue to do the rounds of podcasts and interviews for my new book, Surviving Religion 101, the same question keeps getting asked:
What can parents (and churches) do to help better prepare their kids for the intellectual challenges of college?
I…
Sermongate: Is It Still About Integrity?
I’ll never forget the fear I felt preaching to the “adults” that first time back in 1999. I was terrified at the thought of “wrongly dividing the word of truth” … More
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Be Courageous: Evangelical Courage to Cultivate Those You Have Been Called to Serve
“Timothy” is a composite character. He is twenty-six years old, has recently graduated from seminary, and has been in his first church for six months. He and his wife, Mary, … More
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The Symbiosis of Good Things
As a young man feeling the call of God to enter the pastorate, I was blessed with good role models who demonstrated that full-bodied work. They taught me the essence … More
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The Symbiosis of Good Things
As a young man feeling the call of God to enter the pastorate, I was blessed with good role models who demonstrated that full-bodied work. They taught me the essence … More
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The Church Needs Clear and Faithful Proclamation of the Gospel
We must be committed to a clear and faithful proclamation of the gospel. We must present Christ in all of his glory, as an all-sufficient savior, both able and willing to save all those who come to him in faith. We must not merely be committed to affir…
Bible Filled Sermons
Sermons should be full of the Bible, sweetened, strengthened, and sanctified with Bible essence. Outgrowths of Scripture are the kinds of sermons people need to hear. If they do not love to hear them, this is all the more reason why we should preach Sc…
Pastor-Theologians
Christ intends for His churches to be led by men who meet certain qualifications. In his letters to Timothy and Titus, the apostle Paul writes very plainly about what the … More
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Steven Lawson: The Word of the Lord Stands Forever
I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and tea…