Archive for the 'Preaching' Category
Gospel, Preaching & Spurgeon
Closed Published by Jonathan Dodson August 17th, 2009 on Creation ProjectHere.
In our introduction to the new sermon series on Ezra, Renewal: Return from Exile, we covered a number of historical concepts that were new to many folks in Austin City Life. Here are a few resources to help you dig deeper into Ezra (from introductory to scholarly).
Commentaries
A good entry level commentary on Ezra, Nehemiah, and […]
Our audio was delayed but is now up for last Sunday’s sermon, The Prodigal Sons (and a gracious father).
Jonathan Edwards on the “Main Benefit of Preaching”
Closed Published by jdodson July 16th, 2008 on Creation ProjectThe main benefit obtained by preaching is by an impression made upon the mind at the time, and not by an effect that arises afterwards by a remembrance of what was delivered. And though an after-remembrance of what was heard in a sermon is oftentimes very profitable; yet, for the most part, that remembrance is […]
Apart from my dad’s real first name, the first thing that comes to mind when I hear “Milton” is John Milton, one of the most enduring poets the West has ever produced (most well-known for his Paradise Lost). Stanley Fish recounts his recent experience at a Milton symposium in London, where Milton is praised for […]
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A message I recently gave on True Humanity, in which I consider the difference between Darwin and God’s understanding of what it means to be truly human.
“The call to ministry is something that comes from the Lord himself. Moreover, men need a divine empowering to rise to the challenge of their commission.”
Martin-Lloyd Jones via Sargent in Sacred Anointing
Don’t Preach Faith or Truth, Preach Hope
Closed Published by jdodson March 6th, 2008 on Creation ProjectRead this outstanding summary on why we need to be preaching hope instead of faith or the truth of the gospel. In an age when truth is commonplace and quotidian—internet, science, mathematics—people need to hear the gospel where they are lacking, where they are bankrupt. That place is hope.
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Maybe you are preparing to fail, preparing to barely get by or to lose your health. Start preparing for good things; prepare for success, prepare for abundance. Prepare for victory. Prepare for a long life. Prepare for good health. Get your faith going in the right direction. Start making plans to live a blessed, prosperous, […]