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Preaching Through James: Alistair Begg

Posted on October 11, 2010 by

Here is a brief biography of Pastor Alistair Begg from the Truth for Life website: Alistair Begg has been in pastoral ministry since 1975. Following graduation from The London School of Theology, he served eight years in Scotland at both … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics

Posted on October 4, 2010 by

Goldsworthy, Graeme. Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics: Foundations and Principles of Evangelical Biblical Interpretation. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2007. Jacketed Hardcover, 341 pp. (Review copy courtesy of InterVarsity Press.) Table of Contents Excerpts: Introduction: Can hermeneutics be saved? 1. The necessity for hermeneutics Graeme … Continue reading →

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Memorizing Scripture – Some Reasons & Tools to Help

Posted on September 27, 2010 by

Pastor John Piper lists six reasons we should memorize Scripture (click here to read the entire article): 1. Conformity to Christ 2. Daily Triumph over Sin 3. Daily Triumph over Satan 4. Comfort and Counsel for People You Love 5. … Continue reading →

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Clothing Tips for Ministers

Posted on September 22, 2010 by

Do you have some questions about “dressing up” as a preacher? This is not about whether one should wear a full suit or business casual or similar questions, but about those times that you know you will be wearing a … Continue reading →

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Basic Sermon Prep Steps – Alistair Begg

Posted on September 20, 2010 by

Here’s Pastor Alistair Begg’s basic approach to preaching: 1. Think yourself empty. 2. Read yourself full. 3. Write yourself clear. 4. Pray yourself hot. 5. Be yourself, but don’t preach yourself. You can read a more detailed explanation at the blog of “Unashamed Workman,” (a … Continue reading →

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The Man of God Is a Man on the Run

Posted on September 17, 2010 by

“A man of God is a lifelong fugitive, fleeing those things that would destroy him and his ministry…. A man of God is known not only by what he runs from, but also by what he runs toward.  Behind are the sins … Continue reading →

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Quick Guide to Sermon Preparation

Posted on September 8, 2010 by

Dr. Hershael York, pastor of Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort and preaching professor at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, presented a helpful one-session workshop on sermon preparation in the midst of the 2007 Power in the Pulpit Conference. You … Continue reading →

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