Posted in Miscellaneous on February 17th, 2007 9 Comments »
(By Nathan Williams)
This weekend brings about the 3rd annual Resolved Conference. The idea for the conference comes from the 70 resolutions that Jonathan Edwards made when he was 19 years old. You would be hard pressed to find a conference designed for young people where the preaching is as theologically rich and the worship as [...]
(By Jesse Johnson)
* Jesse serves as the local outreach pastor at Grace Community Church.
It is not a secret that most tracts and Gospel presentations are either silly or seriously flawed, if not both. However, many conservative and reformed churches that have traditionally avoided these materials altogether are starting to see a new program gaining popularity with their [...]
Posted in Spiritual Growth on February 15th, 2007 12 Comments »
The following is a timely reminder adapted from an essay by J.C. Ryle, on the vital importance of this oft-neglected spiritual discipline. To read the full essay, click here.
I have a question to offer you. It is contained in three words, DO YOU PRAY?
The question is one that none but you can answer. Whether you attend public worship [...]
Posted in Evangelicalism, Preaching on February 14th, 2007 6 Comments »
(By John MacArthur)
Over the last two days, we’ve considered six practical suggestions for maintaining an enduring ministry. Today we will conclude by looking at four more.
7. Expect to work hard. If you’re faithful to your calling, you will find it to be a difficult and relentless task. Pastoring is not like an assembly line that stops [...]
Posted in Evangelicalism, Preaching on February 13th, 2007 15 Comments »
(By John MacArthur)
Yesterday, we began by looking at the first three of ten practical suggestions for sustaining an enduring pastoral ministry. Today we will consider the next three.
4. Study to know God, not just to make sermons. The key to avoiding debilitating weariness in ministry is personal spiritual renewal. If your heart first and then your [...]