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Tickets and Teaching: How Spurgeon Fenced the Table
In 1856, the New Park Street Chapel was bursting at the seams. Since calling their pastor, C. H. Spurgeon, in the spring of 1854, the congregation had seen a remarkable revival. The prayer meetings were marked by spiritual life. The once-empty building was now filled with visitors. Many were asking to be baptized and to […]
Journal
The Ordinances
Within the sacred gathering of the local church, Jesus offers the chance to see with your eyes and taste with your mouths what he has done for you all.
Episode
On Church-Centered Missions
In this season opening of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack talk with Jonathan Leeman about Church Centered Missions—highlighting how healthy local churches with a strong ecclesiology are vital for training missionaries, shaping strategy, and planting churches.
Video
Book Club: Discipling with Mark Dever
Discussing the book "Discipling" with the author Mark Dever. If you are a follower of Jesus but are not helping others follow Jesus, what does it mean that you follow Jesus? In this third 9Marks Book Club, Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever discuss the important topic of discipling in a local church.
Episode
Isaiah 7: On a Perplexing, Perspicuous, Christmas-Canceling Passage
Isaiah 7 is well-known for its prophecy about a "virgin who will conceive." Well, who exactly is Isaiah talking about? Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
Episode
On Congregationalism
Finally! After 300 episodes we cover the topic of Congregationalism. Mark and Jonathan discuss the biblical evidence and its helpfulness for the life of the church
Article
Church Staff Belong in Two Buckets: Elder-Qualified or Deacon-Qualified
God is wiser than man, and so we want to build our churches in accordance with the Scriptures.
Episode
On How To Become A Better Listener
Deepak, Garrett, and Hayley talk about the good and bad qualities of a listener and how to grow in your skill of listening.
Review
Fresh Challenges and Strategies for Living in an Anti-Christian Culture
Pastors need a working understanding of the issues of the day to apply God’s Word in their particular settings.
Episode
On Preaching Broadly
How does a preacher speak to the whole audience in ways that go deep without losing people and broad without being boring? Ed, Dave, and Jeremy give some insights.
Episode
Isaiah 6: On Isaiah’s Burning Bush Moment and Difficult Job Description
In Isaiah 6, the prophet sees the Lord and learns his mission. It's a difficult one: "Preach to a bunch of people who won't listen to you. In fact, your preaching will harden them further." Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 6.
Episode
On Prioritizing Missions in the Church
Mark and Jonathan talk to Aaron and Harshit about their book Prioritizing Missions in the Church and how important it is for the life of the church.