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September 17, 2013
Why is the resurrection so important?
Christianity.com: Why is the resurrection of Jesus Christ important?-Brian Hedges from christianitydotcom2 on GodTube.
September 16, 2013
A Biblical Prescription for Healthy Body Life
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September 13, 2013
The Dogma is the Drama
Dorothy L. Sayers (1893-1957)
“We are constantly assured that the churches are empty because preachers insist too much upon doctrine — ‘dull dogma,’ as people call it. The fact is the precise opposite. It is the neglect of dogma that makes for dullness. The Christian faith is the most exciting drama that ever staggered the
“We are constantly assured that the churches are empty because preachers insist too much upon doctrine — ‘dull dogma,’ as people call it. The fact is the precise opposite. It is the neglect of dogma that makes for dullness. The Christian faith is the most exciting drama that ever staggered the
September 12, 2013
The Story of His Glory
The greatest story ever told is the story of the glory of God. It is a true story, a story recorded and preserved in the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments, a story which finds its climax in Jesus of Nazareth. This story informs everything else with significance and meaning. This is the story in a nutshell.
The Creator God
The story begins with this simple sentence: “In the
The Creator God
The story begins with this simple sentence: “In the
September 11, 2013
Brief Thoughts on Seven Recent Books
I read quite a bit, but even so, can't keep up with all of the new books being published these days. I buy a lot of them, dip in and skim over many, and read a few cover to cover. Here are several that have occupied my time over the past couple of months. All of them are fairly new. Most of them I've read through. All are good. A couple might be worth your investment of time and money. Here,
September 10, 2013
Why I Wrote Christ Formed in You
Christianity.com: Brian Hedges interview from christianitydotcom on GodTube.
September 9, 2013
Spurgeon on the Transforming Power of the Cross
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September 6, 2013
The Expository Discipline of John Calvin
Expository preaching takes discipline. It is hard work to do careful exegesis of the next passage and craft a fresh, well-balanced message that is both biblically faithful and culturally relevant, with clear explanation of the text, engaging and colorful illustrations, and thoughtful application to the lives of our people.Sunday mornings come back around with relentless speed and the
September 5, 2013
Light and Heat: Being a Preacher Who Shines and Burns
“He was a burning and a shining light.”
– Jesus on John the Baptist (John 5:35)
In a sermon on John 5:35, Jonathan Edwards insisted that two things must be married in the heart and life of a preacher: light and heat. He must not only shine, but burn.
If a minister has light without heat, and entertains his auditory with learned discourses, without a savour of the power of godliness, or
– Jesus on John the Baptist (John 5:35)
In a sermon on John 5:35, Jonathan Edwards insisted that two things must be married in the heart and life of a preacher: light and heat. He must not only shine, but burn.
If a minister has light without heat, and entertains his auditory with learned discourses, without a savour of the power of godliness, or
