Monday Musings

“Don’t let your theology get in the way of the Bible.” -John Piper (from Advance 09 conference sermon, “Let the […]

“Rather than making ‘interest’ the key test for a good sermon, we would suggest as an alternative the double tests

“Why is praying to be done, and to be done first? In my case the answer is clear: before I

“Who, who, are the worst sinners of all? They are the men, women, young people and children who regularly hear

“Collision with error is a Christian duty and this must be reflected in which preachers apply God’s Word. Unfortunately this

“Ministering like the Master is not just a question, then, of teaching the truth. The truth must be taught in

“In a sinful world, giving offense is one of the central tasks of preaching. When the offending word is brought

“Sheep are to be kind to sheep. Shepherds are to be kind to sheep. But if a shepherd is kind

“For us as missionaries in culture, the tip of the spear for our war against Satan, sin, and death is

“Preaching is not sharing or chatting but rather proclaiming with authority and passion the truth of God’s Word about Jesus.”

“Sermons should have real teaching in them, and their doctrine should be solid, substantial, and abundant. We do not enter

“It is important to remember that bold preaching will surely bring opposition from some. You must be prepared for opposition,