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On Sunday we launched a new series called The Gospel and the Gospel as a follow up to our previous series on The Gospel and Character. The gospel is both simple and complex. We affirm that it is simple enough for a child to grasp but complex enough to ponder for all eternity. This new […]
Church as Community on Sundays
Closed Published by Jonathan Dodson March 16th, 2009 on Creation ProjectIt’s Sunday evening. Thanks for your prayers. Our church gathering was profoundly authentic and worshipful today. From several public confessions of unbelief to surging corporate worship in response to how the gospel overcomes our angry hearts, our collective imperfect faith stretched out its arms to find rest in the God who was perfect on our […]
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 […]
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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.
Song and Sermon Writing: Wisdom from Jacob Dylan
Closed Published by jdodson April 21st, 2008 on Creation ProjectIn the May issue of Interview, Jacob Dylan had this to say about song-writing:
I mean, I’ve always had this disciplined approach to it. You have to have a work ethic and you have to be educated in what you’re doing. You have to take it seriously. It doesn’t mean that everything you do has to […]
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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Preaching Influences: Nelson, Robinson, Quicke, Driscoll, & Keller
Closed Published by jdodson February 27th, 2008 on Creation ProjectAfter being out of a week-to-week pulpit for about two years, I have been forced to rethink and redevelop homeletical rhythms. In trying to develop these rhythms I have re-listened to a few preachers from my past—I have been fortunate enough to sit under some great preaching: Tommy Nelson, Haddon Robinson, Michael Quicke & John […]
How to Suffer (and to Preach Suffering)
Closed Published by jdodson February 26th, 2008 on Creation ProjectIf you have suffered or struggle to minister, counsel, or preach on suffering, Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul Tripp has a chapter you should read. Mind you, Tripp is not dealing with the philosophical problem of evil; he is addressing the practical issues of suffering. The chapter entitled “Building Relationships By Identifying with […]