Learning from two preaching giants. Faithful jars of clay.
Archive for September, 2011
28 Sep
The Gravity of the Message (Pt. 8)
Similarity No. 7: The Gravity of the Message Finally, Lloyd-Jones and MacArthur, as they have stood in their pulpits with an open Bible, have been gripped by the weightiness of their message. These are both no non-sense men, marked by sobriety, gravity, and dignity. These men are expositors, not entertainers. Lloyd-Jones was fond to say [...]
27 Sep
The Role of the Holy Spirit and Preaching (Pt. 7)
Similarity No. 6: the SUFFICIENCY of the Spirit Sixth, Lloyd-Jones and MacArthur have stressed their utter dependence upon the Holy Spirit in preaching. Their complete reliance involves the Spirit’s role in the preacher’s study, as well as in the pulpit. The expositor’s preparation in diligent study of the Word is entirely dependent upon the Holy [...]
22 Sep
Sound Doctrine & the Expository Pulpit (Part 6)
“People’s ears may be itching for anything but sound doctrine, but the faithful pastor will defy the spirit of the age, confront his own fear, and boldly preach the truth anyway.” 2 Tim 4:1f, John MacArthur
12 Sep
Reformation: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Reformation: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Carl Trueman on real preaching.
8 Sep
Jack of all trades, master of none
Most Senior Pastors have to try and wear many different hats in order to be a faithful shepherd. This article reminds us what God likely wants us to be, the Jack of all trades, master of none.
2 Sep
The Primacy of the Pulpit (pt 3)
If you are the main/lead elder of your church is preaching/teaching your main responsiblity? Is biblical exposition your chief priority?
1 Sep
TWO EXTRAORDINARY EXPOSITORS (part 2)
Do you believe that the Bible is truly the Word of God? If not, get yourself out of the pulpit (1 Peter 4:10-11; 1 Thess. 2:13, Tim 3:15f).
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