Category Archives: preaching
The Bible is not a newspaper
“Unfortunately, many Christians treat their Bibles as they would their local newspapers,” writes Anthony Carter, “because they have been taught to do so by their preachers.” I read this today in his fine book, Experiencing the Truth, Bringing the Reformation … Continue reading
Moby Dick’s Melville: “The pulpit is the prow”
The Pulpit is the Prow? I spotted this wonderful image-packed citation at Jared Wilson’s blog today… pdb “…for the pulpit is ever this earth’s foremost part; all the rest comes in its rear; the pulpit leads the world. From thence … Continue reading
Doctrinal sermons?
A generation or two ago, Thomas Murphy wrote: It is taken for granted that the sermon in which there is much doctrine must necessarily be dry, unspiritual, full of sectarianism and almost necessarily incomprehensible…. In fact there can be no … Continue reading
Gethsemane’s King
Have you ever noticed how truly regal Jesus appears at the hour of His arrest? Consider the account from John, an eyewitness — When Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples across the Kidron Valley, where … Continue reading
Filed under Banner of Truth, Conference, Jesus, Personal, preaching, Scripture, worship
Piper & Sproul, honest and passionate dealers in truth
*(title of this post has been changed by pdb) John Piper and R C Sproul were recently together at the Ligonier conference in Florida. Two very significant men, representing two very significant ministries in our day (Desiring God & Ligonier). … Continue reading
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Pray for the preacher
Here is a candid plea from the esteemed John Newton — I trust I have a remembrance in your prayers. I need them much: my service is great. It is, indeed, no small thing to stand between God and the … Continue reading
Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones still ministers…
I hope you know of one of the greatest preachers in the history of the English language, Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones (more info here). Today marks the 30th anniversary of his death, his passage to glory, on March 1st, 1981. Through … Continue reading
Filed under Banner of Truth, History, preaching
A List of Important Sermons Worth Reading
Read sermons? The Word of God opened by faithful servants of God is always profitable. Many of the “best” sermons ever preached (in English) are available in books and online. Here Justin Taylor lists a few that he recommends you … Continue reading
Easter Sermon is online…
Dear Friends, My message “The Good Shepherd Lives Again!” from Easter Sunday (April 4th) is now online for listening and/or downloading, at SermonAudio.com/cpcc. Please use this link or the sermon link in the righthand margin to access any of our … Continue reading
Steps to ministry
Many years ago, when I was just dreaming of entering the ministry (still in college), I got to meet Dr Edmund Clowney. He kindly autographed a book on ministry for me (the first one on the subject I ever read). … Continue reading
