Expositional Preaching
Believe in Particular Redemption? Then Evangelize and Send Missionaries with Abandon
By Greg Turner | 9Marks Journal: Ecclesiology for Calvinists | 02.05.2019If you’re not engaged in evangelism and missions, then you don’t really believe in particular redemption.
Preach the Bible, Not Calvinism
By PJ Tibayan | 9Marks Journal: Ecclesiology for Calvinists | 02.05.2019Do not aim to preach your system with its terminology. Aim to preach the Bible itself.
How Unconditional Election Sustains Pastoral Ministry
By Jeramie Rinne | 9Marks Journal: Ecclesiology for Calvinists | 02.05.2019The theological framework commonly called “Calvinism,” and the doctrine of unconditional election in particular, has profoundly shaped my understanding of success in ministry and sustained me through the toil of shepherding.
Don’t Ignore the “Speed Limit”: How the Sufficiency of Scripture Should Make Us Patient
By Dave Comeau | 01.28.2019The Bible’s speed limit signs are posted everywhere, but our focus on numbers and fast growth causes us to speed right by them.
Book Review: The Preacher’s Catechism, by Lewis Allen
Review by Paul Alexander | 01.24.2019Preacher, if you don’t think you need to read this book, then, well . . . you need to read this book.
6 Reasons You Should Preach through Obadiah
By Clint Archer | 01.17.2019Why preach Obadiah? Because your people need to bask in the comfort that God will bring justice to those who target the innocent.
6 Reasons You Should Preach through Amos
By Nathan Loudin | 01.10.2019Has anyone had a church member recently ask, “Hey, when are you going to finally preach a series through Amos?”
You Can’t Preach Christ Without Preaching Depravity
By Bradley Larson | 01.02.2019If we aim to preach Christ in our churches, then we must preach about what he endured and overcame on the cross.
4 Reasons You Should Preach through Joel
By Ben Wright | 12.20.2018Joel reaches all the way back to the curses of the Old Covenant and then all the way forward to anticipate the fulfillment of the New Covenant. It walks us from the Pentateuch to Revelation.
3 Reasons to Preach through Daniel
By Josh Manley | 12.07.2018The book of Daniel isn’t about Daniel. The book of Daniel is about Daniel’s God. If what you’ve taught or learned from this soaring book is that you should “dare to be a Daniel,” then I’m afraid you entirely missed the point.
Tips for Lay Preachers
By Tony Merritt Jr. | 12.04.2018Remember, all Scripture is inspired and profitable for God’s people (2 Tim 3:16). All of Scripture points to the gospel and to the Lord Jesus Christ. So in that sense, it doesn’t matter what text you choose to preach. Preach Christ and Him crucified. Exalt Him and get out of the way.
3 Reasons You Should Preach through Ezekiel
By Michael Lawrence | 11.29.2018Unless you’re one of those people that is into arcane prophecy and end-times speculation, then why should you preach the book of Ezekiel? Here are three reasons.
Bad Biblical Theology Leads to Bad Sermons
By Sam Emadi | 9Marks Journal: What's Wrong With Gospel-Centered Preaching Today? | 11.19.2018All of us—not just preachers—should beware bad biblical theology. But what exactly does bad biblical theology look like?
5 Reasons You Should Preach Through Lamentations
By Mark Vroegop | 11.09.2018When you’re preaching through the Bible, don’t neglect Lamentations.
Preacher, Study the Text—But Also Study Your People
By Sean DeMars | 11.05.2018A preacher who studies the text but not his people is missing out on clearer application and more nuanced communication.
