Bible, theology, culture, etc.
A pastor can affirm the Nicene creed, defend the inerrancy of the Bible, be a staunch Calvinist, point out the popular heresies of the day, passionately preach the gospel, study church history, labor to build up the church, sacrifice for the ministry, write position papers excoriating false teaching…and be totally blind to the heart of … Continue reading Metallically Harsh Preachers
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached July 25th, 2021* G.K. Chesterton, in his book The Everlasting Man, tells of the story of a young man who lives on a series of hills in the verdant countryside. One day, he departs on a journey that leads him, … Continue reading How to Listen to a Sermon (1 Thess 2:13)
A great many learned men are defending the gospel; no doubt it is a very proper and right thing to do, yet I always notice that, when there are most books of that kind, it is because the gospel itself is not being preached. Suppose a number of persons were to take it into their … Continue reading Let the Lion Out – Spurgeon
In Kevin Deyoung's book Why We Love The Church, he interacts with certain Christian leaders who wish to dismiss some of the practices of the church as unnecessary, unhelpful, and even unbiblical. One of these practices that receives a large amount of criticism is the practice of preaching during the worship service. Deyoung brilliantly engages with the … Continue reading Why We Need Preachers
Marc Sims 