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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.
Article
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.
Episode
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.
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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.
Book
Persuasive Preaching
Should pastors attempt to captivate listeners? Isn’t it enough to let the gospel speak for itself? 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. This companion book to 9Marks’s Expositional Preaching shows you […]
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Counsel for a Young Pastor of a Long-Established Congregation
For a young pastor, consistency becomes one of the primary ways to demonstrate that you are not there to disrupt for disruption’s sake, but to shepherd with care and conviction according to the Word of God.
Episode
Isaiah 37: On the Passage that Should Make You Google the Lachish Reliefs
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about Hezekiah's faith, God's commitment to himself, and Sennacherib's ironic downfall.
Video
How can preachers persuade without manipulating people?
Should pastors attempt to captivate listeners? Isn’t it enough to let the gospel speak for itself? 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.
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On Let the Word Dwell Richly
In this episode of Pastors Talk, Caleb Morell and Mark Dever sit down with Australian author Tony Payne (co-author of The Trellis and the Vine) to discuss his new book, Let the Word Dwell Richly. Payne makes the case that alongside the public preaching of the Word, the New Testament everywhere assumes a "one another word" — believers speaking Scripture and its implications to one another for mutual spiritual benefit.
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Richard Baxter’s Advice to Pastors
If God threw down a proud angel from heaven, would he want a proud preacher in the pulpit?