Book Review: Preaching that Changes Lives

Preaching that Changes Lives Author: Michael Fabarez Publisher and Date: Wipf and Stock, 2005                              Rank (1-10): 8 *Rank 1-10, with 1 meaning “waste of time” and 10 meaning “must read.” THESIS OF THE BOOK : To encourage and empower preachers to preach sermons that not only convey information about the Bible, but that also …

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Kevin DeYoung says that obedience is possible and expected in the Bible. Obedience is not a dirty word for the gospel-centered Christian. We are saved from the wrath of God by sovereign grace, and that sovereign grace saves us unto holiness. Our great God and Savior Jesus Christ has redeemed us from all lawlessness to …

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10 Things An Effective Minister Must Remember

Last week, Doug Wilson offered up these ten essential things that we must remember as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are simple and straight-forward, and need to be heard and heeded by every gospel minister.  They are reproduced in their entirety from Doug Wilson’s blog below: 1. You are a minister of …

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Book Review: Church Planter

I’ve just recently finished reading Darrin Patrick’s Church Planter.  The reviews for this book have been great across the board for the most part (excluding, of course, that whole John MacArthur incident) and my impression of the book was very positive as well.  Most incredible for me was the way that Patrick approached the role …

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Southern Baptist for the Mission of God, not for Southern Baptists

Two recent articles from Trevin Wax and Brad Whitt highlight a growing divide in Southern Baptist Life.  Trevin writes on the importance of Being Southern Baptist Among and For Evangelicals. Whitt, on the other hand writes representing the branch of Southern Baptists who seem very intent of late on establishing a stronger and more isolated …

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Monday Musings: Application Matters

Some feel that application of the sermon should be the sole responsibility of the Holy Spirit and not of the preacher. For those with such concerns, it is worthwhile to consider statements on application from some leading advocates of preaching. Spurgeon realized that the greatest function of any sermon was the application of the gospel …

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Multi-Tasking and Sermon Preparation. Pastors and preachers, if anything in the world requires all of our concentration, it is sermon preparation. In the world in which we live, it is tempting to do sermon work in very unstable environments (a term I use loosely here, not as in a war zone) filled with distractions. We …

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4 Years and 4 Lessons On Biblical Leadership

Reflecting on 4 years of ministry here at Malvern Hill, here is a list of four things that God has taught me and is continuing to teach me that are imperative for leadership within the local church. Priority over People. The Great Commission is the priority of God’s church.  Often, within the church, people want …

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Business For The Common Good

For many people, their job serves as their god.  By immersing themselves into the work force, many people find a functional savior that fills voids in their lives.  Christians, however, know that this is not an option.  An equally bad option is for believers to perform their jobs in a substandard fashion–to misrepresent God by …

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Nothing In Abercrombie Fits…

Recently I went against my instincts and walked into an Abercrombie and Fitch in Charleston because I was told they had polo shirts on sale and I needed a couple.  As I walked to the clearance section, I was reminded why I had not been in an Abercrombie in so long.  The images were nearly …

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