The PuritanBoard - Preaching http://www.puritanboard.com/ Discussions regarding preaching of the Word en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:55:07 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.puritanboard.com/images/retro/misc/rss.jpg The PuritanBoard - Preaching http://www.puritanboard.com/ The Second Coming of Christ http://www.puritanboard.com/f23/second-coming-christ-55509/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:49:46 GMT It is rare that I make bold to recommend a sermon by one of my fellow elders. This sermon was so exceptional that I want to commend it to any who want to be edified and have their souls yearn more for that glorious day. SermonAudio.com -... It is rare that I make bold to recommend a sermon by one of my fellow elders. This sermon was so exceptional that I want to commend it to any who want to be edified and have their souls yearn more for that glorious day.

SermonAudio.com - Reformed Baptist Church ]]> Preaching rbcbob http://www.puritanboard.com/f23/second-coming-christ-55509/ ML Jones Identifies The Real Reason Behind The Decline Of The American Church http://www.puritanboard.com/f23/ml-jones-identifies-real-reason-behind-decline-american-church-55507/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:00:44 GMT ---Quote--- The trouble with some of us is that we love preaching, but we are not always careful to make sure that we love the people to whom we are actually preaching. If you lack this element of compassion for the people you will also lack the...
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The trouble with some of us is that we love preaching, but we are not always careful to make sure that we love the people to whom we are actually preaching. If you lack this element of compassion for the people you will also lack the pathos which is a very vital element in all true preaching. Our Lord looked out upon the multitude and 'saw them as sheep without a shepherd', and was 'filled with compassion'. And if you know nothing of this you should not be in a pulpit, for this is certain to come out in your preaching. Preaching and Preachers; pg. 93
If preachers truly loved the people they are preaching to, how could they possibly withhold the gospel from them in favor of messages like "There's Hope At The End Of Your Rope"? Gospel-less preaching is just a symptom of something much worse. American preachers have lost their first love: their sheep. I shall redouble my efforts to love my congregation even more than I love preaching itself. ]]> Preaching KMK http://www.puritanboard.com/f23/ml-jones-identifies-real-reason-behind-decline-american-church-55507/ <![CDATA["Him We Proclaim" by Dennis Johnson]]> http://www.puritanboard.com/f23/him-we-proclaim-dennis-johnson-55278/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:30:30 GMT Image: http://www.wtsbooks.com/images/1596380543m.jpg Just finished this book (find it here... Just finished this book (find it here) for the second time. I read it once before around 2 1/2 years ago. This second time around the book made a lot more sense to me as I in the time since have read a lot of Vos, Ridderbos, etc. and understand the "Biblical Theology" template a lot better. I found Johnson's book to be a better presentation of the Redemptive-Historical school than Goldsworthy or Clowney (which is something Johnson makes clear throughout the work, that one of his purposes in writing the book was to clarify and critique earlier works on redemptive-historical preaching).

Have others read the work and what did you think of it? ]]> Preaching Backwoods Presbyterian http://www.puritanboard.com/f23/him-we-proclaim-dennis-johnson-55278/ Where to Begin in a New Church http://www.puritanboard.com/f23/where-begin-new-church-55270/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:04:34 GMT I was recently called to pastor a small church in Vidalia, Georgia. My desire is to preach systematically through books of the Bible on Sunday mornings. My question is, what book should I start with? I was recently called to pastor a small church in Vidalia, Georgia. My desire is to preach systematically through books of the Bible on Sunday mornings. My question is, what book should I start with? ]]> Preaching C. M. Sheffield http://www.puritanboard.com/f23/where-begin-new-church-55270/ <![CDATA[Reformation Lectures & Sermons]]> http://www.puritanboard.com/f23/reformation-lectures-sermons-54960/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:37:11 GMT Friends, this last weekend (Oct. 30-31, 2009) we had 4 different men lecture on the contributions/views of John Calvin and the Reformation. Below are the lectures, I hope you enjoy them as much as I did: Lecture # 1: Rev. Justin Stodghill, Calvin... Friends, this last weekend (Oct. 30-31, 2009) we had 4 different men lecture on the contributions/views of John Calvin and the Reformation. Below are the lectures, I hope you enjoy them as much as I did:

Lecture # 1: Rev. Justin Stodghill, Calvin and the Necessity of Reformation Click here

Lecture # 2: Dr. TJ Gentry, Calvin and Scripture Click here

Lecture # 3: Rev. Mark Koller, Calvin and Worship, the Geneva Psalter Click Here

Lecture # 4: Rev. Todd Ruddell: Calvin and Schism Click Here ]]> Preaching Joshua http://www.puritanboard.com/f23/reformation-lectures-sermons-54960/ <![CDATA[Do you ever "recycle" sermons?]]> http://www.puritanboard.com/f23/do-you-ever-recycle-sermons-54897/ Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:07:53 GMT I was wondering how often, if ever, some of you Brothers reuse old sermon outlines. Under what circumstance would this be prudent rather than lazy?

For background and FYI purposes, I'm thinking of using an old outline tomorrow because: 1) I can't seem to get any where with the outline that I had planned; and 2) I think it would be good to be reminded of the principles outlined it this particular sermon (it has been 5 years since I preached this one).

What has been your experience/practice in matters such as this? ]]> Preaching Southern Presbyterian http://www.puritanboard.com/f23/do-you-ever-recycle-sermons-54897/ Conference this weekend in Detroit area http://www.puritanboard.com/f23/conference-weekend-detroit-area-54840/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:31:29 GMT I'll be doing a conference on "Contentment" at the Calvary Baptist Church in Waterford, MI this Friday night and Saturday. Two sessions Friday evening and four sessions on Saturday, then preaching Sunday morning and evening.

The church is making the conference available for free to anyone who is out of a job, which is a nice gesture. ]]> Preaching Don Kistler http://www.puritanboard.com/f23/conference-weekend-detroit-area-54840/ Cambridge vs. Lockman http://www.puritanboard.com/f23/cambridge-vs-lockman-54828/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:58:29 GMT Hey everyone, this is my first post here, so please bear with. I've tried using the search function pretty exhaustively to find an answer to this question, and so far haven't found any, so I'm creating a thread and hoping that folks will all benefit from it.

My question is, Does anyone out there know of a review between the Cambridge Pitt Minion series or the Wide Margin series (doesn't really matter what translation) and the Lockman "Ultrathin Reference Edition"? Or even the Crossway Ultrathin ESV? I'm a NASB guy through and through and am about to make the plunge into the world of high quality Bibles, but I want to make sure I'm not wasting my money.

My main concern is two fold. First, how does the font size compare between the 2? I hear the the P.M. is surprisingly readable for its size. Does anyone have a picture of the difference between the size of the P.M. and the Wide Margin? Or does anyone have a picture comparing the size between those two and the Ultrathins you find from Lockman and/or Crossway?

Second, after using my Lockman Ultrathin Reference NASB for about 5 years, the smith sewn binding is showing it's deficiencies. I spent about a full year studying Hebrews everyday, and as a result there is quite a bit of "play" in that region of the NT. (i.e., the pages move vertically and side to side due to the sewing loosing its integrity). Also, the text block completely removed itself from the cover after about 4 years of use (I was fortunate enough to fix it myself with some help from my local seminary's library). So, the question becomes, has anyone had a similar experience with any of their Cambridge products? I don't want to be dropping $100-$200 on a Bible if it's going to hold up for the same period of time as a $30 one.

Thanks! ]]> Preaching Jeff Burns http://www.puritanboard.com/f23/cambridge-vs-lockman-54828/ Free Tim Keller sermons http://www.puritanboard.com/f23/free-tim-keller-sermons-54803/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:13:07 GMT For Redeemer's 20th anniversary, they have made 150 of Tim Keller's "classic" sermons and lectures available on-line here:

Redeemer Free Sermon Resource | Redeemer Sermons

There are plenty of gems in the bunch - I would recommend anything from the Gospel section, as well as the Renewal section for some very thought-provoking ideas... ]]> Preaching ColdSilverMoon http://www.puritanboard.com/f23/free-tim-keller-sermons-54803/ Qualifications before preaching http://www.puritanboard.com/f23/qualifications-before-preaching-54594/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:12:39 GMT Hi all,

I've never attended a church where anyone who spoke from the pulpit had any formal qualifications for preaching, except the pastor. Is it a requirement that people be qualified to preach in a church? If not, how can you decide who is suitable for preaching and teaching?

Bern ]]> Preaching Bern http://www.puritanboard.com/f23/qualifications-before-preaching-54594/