The following is a sermon preached at Maranatha Baptist Church on the morning of June 22, 2008.
Who do people say Jesus is?
Some think He was a good teacher? Or a Prophet of God? Or a legendary figure who is larger than life?
What does the world around us believe about Jesus?
More importantly… what do you believe [...]
Archive for June, 2008
Believing in Jesus – John 2:23-3:15
Posted in Gospel, Gospel of John, Regeneration, The Holy Spirit on June 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Stoking the Dimly Burning Wick – Barry J. Maxwell
Posted in Pastoral Ministry on June 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Pastoral ministry is incredibly difficult. The challenges are insurmountable in our own strength. The discouragements are many. Having worked in a high stress field (i.e. criminal justice)… I can assure you… there is nothing quite like the stress of pastoral ministry.
If you are in pastoral ministry… or considering pastoral ministry… or want to understand some [...]
Southern Baptists, the Family, and the Rule of the Appetites – Dr. Russell Moore
Posted in Culture, Family on June 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Dr. Russell Moore has posted another extremely insightful (and convicting) article on the state of modern evangelicalism. With exacting precision, he dissects the tendancy of Christians today to put cultural ideals before Biblical mandates where the family is concerned. Although he is speaking specifically about Southern Baptists in this article… they are not alone in [...]
Christ’s Righteousness and Continued Repentance
Posted in Christian Life, Gospel on June 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Follow this link to Justin Taylor’s blog and read the following Puritan poem. It will be well worth your time. You can find it here http://theologica.blogspot.com/2008/06/christs-righteousness-and-continued.html
Hoping in God and Rejoicing Always – I Thessalonians 5:16 / Psalm 42:5
Posted in Christian Life on June 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
1 Thessalonians 5:16 (ESV) – 16 Rejoice always,
This is such a short statement by the apostle Paul that it is quite easy to simply read over it… nod in agreement… and move on. But have you ever really thought about the significance of this command? God demands that we rejoice… and not simply once in [...]
Doctrinal Discernment and the Gospel – Mark Dever
Posted in Christian Life, Gospel on June 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
There is an excellent video clip of Mark Dever summarizing the gospel and the importance of discernment in the Christian life. It is only about 3 1/2 minutes long and it is worth watching. You can find it here http://www.reformationtheology.com/2008/06/mark_dever_on_doctrinal_discer.php
Jesus and Buddha on Happiness
Posted in Christian Life, Worldviews on June 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Jon Bloom has a great post over at the Desiring God blog contrasting the views of Jesus and Buddha on happiness. You can find it here http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/1274_jesus_and_buddha_on_happiness/
Our Need of the Spirit of God in our Ministries
Posted in Ecclesiology, Gospel, Preaching, The Holy Spirit on June 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
John 14:12 (ESV) – 12 “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father.
“…we take up our privilege as proclaimers of the gospel, not because we are more intelligent or creative [...]
“Grow Up. Be a Man” – By Phil Johnson
Posted in Biblical Manhood / Womanhood, Christian Life on June 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Phil Johnson, over at Pyromaniacs, writes, “Biblical manliness is about authentic character. It’s not about bravado, and it’s not about boyishness. Going out into the woods with a bunch of other men, putting on war paint, making animal noises, telling scary stories around a campfire, and then working up a good cry might be good, [...]
Peace, Strength and Growth through Fear and Comfort – Part 2 – Acts 9:31
Posted in Christian Life, Ecclesiology, The Holy Spirit on June 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is Part 2 of a two-part sermon series on Acts 9:31…
The Church in the United States seems to be lacking in the blessings of God. Yes… we are wealthy and somewhat politically influential. We have fairly large numbers in our evangelical denominations nationwide. A large percentage of Americans identify themselves as Christians. We [...]
