Preaching
Episode 29: On Sermon Preparation
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 11.28.2017How long should a preacher prep for his sermons? When and how should he consult commentaries? What’s the best way to involve others in the process?
Pastor, Aim to Preach Simple Sermons
By Jeff Wiesner | 11.27.2017Faithful preaching is marked by simplicity. And simple preaching best serves others by communicating the point of the passage in a clear and Christ-centered way.
Pastoring a Rural Church Isn’t a “Lesser” Ministry
By Cheston Pickard | 11.13.2017Whether we’re called to Farmington, Missouri or Washington, D.C, our goal is to help people do two things: understand the Bible and follow Jesus.
Book Review: Seven Leaders, by Iain Murray
Review by Max Benfer | 11.09.2017This is a book about men of conviction, not men of convenience.
Episode 26: On Multi-Site Churches (with Matt Chandler)
By J. Leeman, M. Dever, M. Chandler | 11.07.2017Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman interview Matt to talk about the reasons behind this transition.
The Church Has Two Missions: Narrow and Broad
By Jonathan Leeman | 11.06.2017What is the mission of the church? Answering that requires defining what we mean by the “church.”
Mailbag #66: Is Preaching Necessary on the Mission Field? . . . Is “Closed Communion” Biblical?
By Jonathan Leeman | 10.27.2017— Is preaching required in missionary contexts, or do Bible studies suffice? — “Closed communion” seems exclusive and arrogant. Is it in the Bible?
In Your Preaching, Aim for Holistic Application
By Matthew S. Harmon | 10.26.2017Although the Spirit is the one who produces transformation in a person’s life, one of the primary tools he uses is the faithful preaching and application.
Mailbag #65: Distinctly Calvinist Statement of Faith? . . . When An Elder Isn’t “Apt to Teach”
By Jonathan Leeman | 10.20.2017— What should a church include in its Statement of Faith? For example, should a SoF be explicitly Calvinistic? — How should a church handle a situation when it’s been determined an elder isn’t “apt to teach”?
Episode 20: On the Reformation
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 9Marks Journal: The Reformation and Your Church | 09.26.2017Jonathan Leeman interviews Mark Dever on the Reformation and its usefulness for Christians today
The Sunday Before the 95 Theses
By Stephen Nichols | 9Marks Journal: The Reformation and Your Church | 09.26.2017I hear there is a friar in the town of Wittenberg, a Brother Martin. Maybe he will help us.
How the Reformers Rediscovered the Holy Spirit and True Conversion
By Sinclair Ferguson | 9Marks Journal: The Reformation and Your Church | 09.26.2017The Reformation featured a rediscovery of the Holy Spirit.
What Role Did Expositional Preaching Play in the Reformation?
By Michael Reeves | 9Marks Journal: The Reformation and Your Church | 09.26.2017Almost certainly, the most striking practical change at the time of the Reformation was the rise of expository preaching in local churches.
Is the Reformation Just a White Man’s Legacy?: How the Reformation Addresses Social Exploitation
By Mika Edmonson | 9Marks Journal: The Reformation and Your Church | 09.26.2017For many Christians, the Reformation has nothing substantial to say to racial and economic injustices. Are they wrong?
Book Review: Encountering God Through Expository Preaching, By Orrick, Payne, and Fullerton
9Marks | 09.25.2017If you’re looking for the value of expository preaching beyond simply getting the text right, this book is a good place to start.
