Category Archives: Preaching & Ministry

Unction

Posted on December 14, 2012 by The Editor

I Corinthians 2:4        My preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power. MARTYN LLOYD-JONES (1899-1981): To me, when a man is truly preaching, he has been given the message. … Continue reading →

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What Shall I Say?

Posted on December 11, 2012 by The Editor

Ezekiel 1:9; Ezekiel 3:1,2        And when I looked, behold, an hand was sent unto me; and lo, a roll of a book was therein…Moreover, he said unto me, Son of man, eat that thou findest; eat this roll, and … Continue reading →

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Sermon Preparation: When Bible Reading Becomes a Text Message

Posted on December 7, 2012 by The Editor

2 Timothy 2:15        Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed. A. W. PINK: The Word of God may be taken up from various motives…A few read it professionally―it is their text-book. … Continue reading →

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Rightly Handling the Word of Truth

Posted on October 26, 2012 by The Editor

Matthew 4:5,6; 2 Timothy 2:15        Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, and saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for … Continue reading →

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God’s Sovereignty in Ministerial Diversity

Posted on October 2, 2012 by The Editor

I Corinthians 12:4; I Peter 4:11        Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit…        If any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be … Continue reading →

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Academic Degrees & Theological Diplomas

Posted on September 25, 2012 by The Editor

Isaiah 49:2        And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me. JOHN ANGELL JAMES (1785-1869): … Continue reading →

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The Right Honourable Sunday School Teacher

Posted on August 7, 2012 by The Editor

Psalm 34:11        Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD. C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): Some say you are a mere Sabbath-School teacher, but you are a noble personage, holding an honourable office, … Continue reading →

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A Threefold Cord: The Three Strands Fully Braided Together

Posted on July 13, 2012 by The Editor

Acts 20:27; Ecclesiastes 4:12        I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.        A threefold cord is not quickly broken. ROWLAND HILL (1744-1833): True religion is doctrinal, experimental, and practical…If therefore, if we would be … Continue reading →

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A Threefold Cord: Strand #3 – The Experimental (or Experiential) Preacher

Posted on July 10, 2012 by The Editor

Romans 7:24        O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death. C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): I will refer you to the next class of preachers, the experimental—How delightful it is to sit … Continue reading →

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A Threefold Cord: Strand #2 – The Practical Preacher

Posted on July 6, 2012 by The Editor

James 1:22        But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. JAMES DURHAM (1622-1658): The great end and design of all endeavours for knowledge, should not be to rest in speculation, but is … Continue reading →

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