Learning to Be Yourself as a Preacher: From One Still Trying to Do Just That

By Kevin DeYoung | 06.12.2014

One of the hardest things for any preacher to learn, especially young preachers, is to simply be yourself. 

Sermon Illustrations

By Thabiti Anyabwile | 06.12.2014

Dee, thanks for both your question about illustrations and for your thoughtful response to Mike about how not to get burned out from giving counsel to the people.  I found that … keep reading…

In Defense of Preaching Models

By Aaron Menikoff | 06.12.2014

I think we need to be careful. As I read Scripture, I’m struck by a couple things that are pertinent to this topic. First, we should expect that a disciple … keep reading…

One Thing I Remember from Preaching Class

By Kevin DeYoung | 06.12.2014

This has helped me. I pass it along to any young preachers out there looking for free advice. When you come to a passage there are four things you can … keep reading…

Theological Pop-a-Lock

By Greg Gilbert | 06.11.2014

Mark Dever and I are considering, someday, writing a book together about preaching.  In one of the sections of this imagined book, there would be a transcript of one or … keep reading…

Audio and Video from 9Marks at SBTS Now Available!

9Marks | 05.20.2014

The audio and video files from the 9Marks at SBTS conference a week ago are now available on our website! Click any of the links below to go to a … keep reading…

Book Review: Taking God at His Word, by Kevin DeYoung

Review by Bobby Jamieson | 9Marks Journal: Biblical Theology: Guardian and Guide of the Church | 04.07.2014

My faith was nourished and deepened by reading this book. Yours will be too.

Leadership Interview with Mark Dever

Expositional Preaching

By D. Helm, M. Dever | 04.03.2014

David Helm talks about training preachers, what makes good preaching, and what his new book adds to the mix.

Book Review: Saving Eutychus, by Gary Millar and Phil Campbell

Review by Bert Daniel | 03.11.2014

If you are a preacher or an aspiring preacher, you should buy, read, and put this book into practice.

Book Review: Reading for Preaching, by Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.

Review by Bobby Jamieson | 03.11.2014

I can think of few more homiletically helpful hobbies than keeping company with the likes of Shakespeare and Steinbeck.

Does the Old Testament Really Point to Jesus?

By David King

A Concise Guide to Finding Jesus in the Old Testament Can we see Jesus in the first 39 books of Scripture? While Christians believe the entire Bible points to Jesus … keep reading…

Is God Really Sovereign?

By Conrad Mbewe

A Short Introduction to the Sovereignty of God for the Christian Life God’s sovereignty is difficult for most people to wrap their minds around even when they’re not going through … keep reading…

How Can I Be Sure I’m Saved?

By Jeremy Pierre

Countless Christians are weighed down with fear that God doesn’t truly love them. Although they have heard and affirmed the gospel, repented of their sins, and turned to Christ, the … keep reading…

Is Hell Real?

By Dane Ortlund

When individuals talk about an afterlife, they often talk about heaven and avoid any mention of hell. The idea of hell is uncomfortable and most people prefer to not discuss … keep reading…

Does It Matter What I Believe?

By Samuel James

How Sound Doctrine Influences Every Area of the Christian Life Doctrine might be something you’ve heard in church, but how does it impact your life? Christian doctrine examines what the … keep reading…