What I’m Reading – 8/21/14
Below are some of the articles and books I’ve read recently that you may enjoy perusing. “Planned Parenthood Harvested Intact Brain From Fetus Whose Heart Was Still Beating, Former Abortion Clinic Worker Claims In New Video,” by Samuel Smith — The seventh Planned Parenthood video may be the worst one yet, showing aborted babies that... Read More
How The World Will Know We Belong To Jesus: The Life of Missionary Eleanor Chestnut – John 13:34–35
This sermon, from the SEBTS fall convocation, explores how our love for others will show the nations that we are followers of Jesus, pairing an exposition of John 13:34–35 with the life of missionary Eleanor Chestnut. Outline Manuscript
Why Preach Expositionally?: Because Expository Sermons Are Text-Driven Sermons
Some evangelicals have argued that biblical exposition cannot reach the 21st century believer. Others have criticized exposition saying it is dull and boring, dry, uninspiring and irrelevant. These kinds of criticisms are legitimate if you are critiquing “bad preaching.” However, these critiques are out of bounds if engaging exposition is the target, and I am... Read More
What I’m Reading – 8/14/15
Below are some of the articles and books I’ve read recently that you may enjoy perusing. Understanding Prophecy: A Biblical-Theological Approach, by Ben Merkle and Alan Bandy — I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this introduction to biblical prophecy, co-authored by SEBTS professor Ben Merkle. It is both thorough and accessible, and it will serve many... Read More
Preaching in a 21st Century Context: A Pastoral Manifesto (SEND Conference)
Below is my address and the accompanying powerpoint from the 2015 SEND North America Conference, hosted by the North American Mission Board of the SBC. This conference and the accompanying desire to see the lost among us come to know the Lord Jesus and grow as disciples of him will not be accomplished without the... Read More