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Isaiah 40: On the Dwindling Window of Youth and the Everlasting Comfort of God
Isaiah 40 is a glorious passage. Alex, Jim, and Sam do their best.
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On Hymn Writing with Matt Boswell
In this special live episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman sits down with hymn writer, worship professor, and pastor Matt Boswell to talk about the craft and calling of writing hymns for the church.
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Church Basics: Congregational Authority with Mark Dever
This video sessions comes from Church Basics: A course published in 2016 in partnership with LifeWay Press.
Article
Your People Need to Know the “Why” of Shifting to a Plurality of Elders
It seems the reason God gives pastors a job that is too big for one man is that he never intended for one man to do it alone!
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How God Prepared Our Church for 9/11 Through Sermon Planning
The Lord can work his wisdom into our plans long before we realize how great our need will be or when it will arrive.
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Mark Dever’s Remarks on the Sunday after 9/11
May God use these tragic events in our lives, and in the lives of those around us, to remind us of the brevity of this life, and the certainty of judgment.
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Before Transitioning to a Plurality of Elders, Know Your Church’s History
To shepherd a flock well, we need to understand that flock, and part of doing that is understanding where they have been and the events that have shaped them.
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Isaiah 38–39: On the Complex Conclusion of King Hezekiah
What should we make of Hezekiah's final act—his sickness, his recovery, his seemingly self-centered prayer at the end? That question may be tougher to answer than you think. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 38–39.
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On Ministry in Kurdistan
In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever are joined by David Lawrence, pastor of Erbil Baptist Church, and Jeremy Barker of the Mustard Seed Foundation, to discuss gospel work in Kurdistan — the semi-autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq.
Video
The book covers five “A’s.” Which do preachers neglect most?
David Helm and Jeremy Meeks offer practical, Scripture-based tips to build compelling arguments, simplify your sermons so they’re easy to follow, contextualize your message to reach more people, and cultivate a godly ethos in your ministry.
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On Dating Part 5: Interview with Marshall Segal
Garrett, Deepak and Hayley interview Desiring God ministries President & CEO Marshall Segal on his book “Not Yet Married: The Pursuit of Joy in Singleness and Dating.
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What did Charles Simeon mean by “unity, perspicuity, and simplicity” in preaching?
The goal of preaching is to humbly proclaim the glory of God. But in an unbelieving world that is fighting for your audience’s attention, it is essential to communicate the gospel passionately and effectively.