Tag Archives: Resources

Buried Treasure: Schaff’s Church History

In our current Sunday night series in church history, one of the most enjoyable and unexpectedly helpful resources I have found is Philip Schaff, the late-nineteenth century historical theologian. I had seen Schaff’s name repeatedly, though had never made use … Continue reading

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How to Lead a Bible Study

Here is a really helpful instructional video on how to lead a Bible Study by Steve Jeffery. The Bible Study is designed around helping your listener answer the three basic questions of observaion (what does the text say?), interpretation (what … Continue reading

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Honoring Christ by Sharing our Testimonies

We have recently set aside the first Sunday night of each month to hear the testimony of one church member, and have already benefitted tremendously from these evenings together. I put together the following outline to explain the purpose of … Continue reading

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The Why and How of Reading

One of the most helpful resources I have come across in studying the Bible and preparing sermons is a 56-minute I listened to for the first time in college by Peter Leithart, called “The Why and How of Reading.” This is … Continue reading

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Updated Sermon Audio

Weeks ago, I promised the rest of the audio from our recent renewal week services, and failed to deliver. A number of major technological difficulties have contributed to the belated submission, but they were overcome this week. The remaining renewal … Continue reading

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“Devotion to Christ” Renewal Week Audio

We were richly blessed last week by our special renewal services on the theme, “Devotion to Christ in the Letters of Paul.” To draw from Luke 10:38-42, we are so often occupied with so many things, but on these nights … Continue reading

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Amazing Resources for Theological Study

Are you aware of the free audio lectures from Covenant, Reformed, and Westminster Theological Seminaries made available by the Gospel Coalition? I did a double-take when I saw all of these courses! Edmund Clowney on Preaching Christ from the whole Bible, … Continue reading

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Excellent Sermon, “Gospel Healing for Hurting Marriages”

This is an excellent sermon by Voddie Baucham. It is plain-spoken, Gospel-centered, and so very practical. Listen to it and share it with others, here.

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Baptist History and Theology Links

Justin Taylor recently pointed out several interviews about Baptist history, theology, and present-day trends, featuring some heavy-hitters: Baptist Identity Panel Discussion with historian-theologians David Dockery, Greg Wills, Nathan Finn, and James Leo Garrett. Baptist 21 Panel Discussion at the SBC … Continue reading

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The Life of Ryle: Three Pastoral Lessons from the Preface of Holiness

I am reading the Hendrickson edition of J.C. Ryle’s Holiness, which includes a 20-page biographical sketch of Ryle’s life as  a preface. This has been one of the most edifying portions of the whole book! A remarkable preacher, an effective … Continue reading

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