Category Archives: preaching

New Theses, New Reformation

Thesis 82 We must expect to be changed. It is such a common take to have become a cliché. Many clichés, however, reach that status by virtue of being true. How many times have you heard a preacher say, “The … Continue reading

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The Power of God

Revivalism is marked by a commitment to technique. It is an essentially man-made phenomena, driven by the wisdom of men. We are a people bent on bending the will of others to our own liking. Advertising is the medium of … Continue reading

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New Theses, New Reformation

Thesis 80- We must always focus on the three great truths. There are three great truths which, to the extent that they are believed, result not just in eternal life, but in a faithful life in the here and now. … Continue reading

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Praise Him Above Ye Heavenly Host

I don’t, in all honesty, have much knowledge of this peculiar movement. I’m pretty sure it involves a great deal of prayer, in particular prayer against demonic powers that are believed to have some sort of proprietary sway over a … Continue reading

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Preaching Christ; Appeal; Forever Friend, Carson Sensing

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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What would you tell someone who has had or encouraged an abortion?

A great deal would depend on what that someone had to say first. The most important question is, is this person repentant. To such a one I would encourage them to remember that Jesus suffered the wrath of God that … Continue reading

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Curating Movies, 2 Weeks Notice; Appeal; Preaching the Word

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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What about evangelism crusades at large stadiums?

One of the awkward parts of seeking to follow the regulative principle of worship, that Puritan notion that we are free in worship only to do what the Bible expressly commands, is determining what falls under the category of the … Continue reading

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Why are there so many churches a mile wide but an inch deep?

It’s a common enough complaint, so much so that I doubt many would challenge the underlying assumption. Get the right band playing the right songs, the right hipster telling the right jokes, the right technology creating the right ambiance and … Continue reading

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The Care and Feeding of Shepherds

I have not one, but multiple machines in my house that I love. It’s the kind of machine that makes me give thanks for the days we live in. Little more than a century ago even kings and titans of … Continue reading

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