Every Christian is commissioned, for every Christian is a missionary. It has been said that the Gospel is not merely something to come to church to hear, but something to go from the church to tell – and we are all appointed to tell it. It has also been said, ‘Christianity began as a company […]
August
30
So, You Want to See Revival?
posted by Joel Taylor
Ok. Amos 9:13. “Behold, the days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when the plowman shall overtake the reaper and the treader of grapes him who sows the seed; the mountains shall drip sweet wine, and all the hills shall flow with it. Now, we have a garden in our home, and I can tell you, […]
One Hymn That Should Be Banished From The Church
posted by Joel Taylor
by Pastor Anton Bosch, South Africa Introduction In order to understand the meaning of any hymn, poem or piece of prose, one needs to look at the circumstances surrounding the writing of that work and the mindset of the author. One of the most famous hymns is Amazing Grace. The words of that hymn are […]
Preaching ‘Special Day’ Sermons
posted by Joel Taylor
Preaching ‘special day’ sermons is an American tradition. Along with Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc, many pastors substitute the sermon with special occasion messages which are sentimental, humanitarian and patriotic. I’m all for American traditions, within reason, but it is troublesome to me that so many seem led to preach by what is expected from […]
Tap It: The NSA Slow Jam
posted by Joel Taylor
Government surveillance never sounded so smooth. LYRICS You see me rolling around in a black Mercedes cruising around town and it’s packed with ladies Gotta keep it going yeah I’m roaming the map No I never stop until I find something to tap Awww yeah… [CHORUS] Nokia, iPhone, Galaxy 3 Facebook and your search history […]
Edward Snowden–When Truth Becomes Treason
posted by Joel Taylor
“Brother Nathanael” tells it like it is, America….
Mark Dever Praises Embattled C.J. Mahaney
posted by Joel Taylor
Mark Dever and other leaders came to Louisville, Kentucky recently to preach at C.J. Mahaney’s church. All of them, as expected, gave their full support. A few transcribed lines: “What a joy this is. It’s a particular privilege to be here. . . . We know a number of the brothers and sisters involved here. […]
Pelosi Won’t Explain Difference Between Gosnell Slayings and Late-Term Abortions
posted by Joel Taylor
John McCormack of the Weekly Standard to Nancy Pelosi: So the question I have for you is what is the moral difference between what Dr. Gosnell did to a baby born alive at 23 weeks and aborting her moments before birth? Denny Burk: The reason for her non-answer is very simple. There is no moral […]
Entrusting Ourselves to God
posted by Joel Taylor
When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. – 1 Peter 2:23 This week, I have seen many lies spoken of myself by men admired by other men, and, being human, I took notice. Lies are never […]
Just A Few Will Be Saved
posted by Joel Taylor
Most people believe it is an easy thing to get to heaven. Look at how most people live their lives. Watch how they react to God’s man, the preacher, who is truly proclaiming God’s Word. Look how many say ‘Amen!’ to Sola Scriptura, yet deny it with their lives as a rule of life. Contrary […]
June
12
Answering SBC President, Fred Luter
posted by Joel Taylor
SBC President, Fred Luter, has asked a couple of very important questions. I’d like to answer them. But first… A couple months ago, we received a large box of books at church from the North American Mission Board (NAMB). It was a box of New Testaments, entitled FindItHere, a publication produced through a partnership between […]
The Lost Authority of the Pulpit
posted by Joel Taylor
Theodore Wedel: Is the authority of the pulpit under a cloud in contemporary church life in America? Statistics are not available, and armchair indictments ought to be suspect. Yet evidence is not lacking that the Sunday sermon, still an institutionalized marvel of loyalty to tradition in our common life, occupies a place of less importance, […]
A Different Way to Look at The 23rd Psalm
posted by Joel Taylor
This may be an eye opener; perhaps many have never looked at this psalm in this way, though they say it over and over again. The Lord is my Shepherd – that’s relationship! I shall not want – that’s supply! He maketh me lie down in green pastures – that’s rest! He leadeth me beside […]
Christ’s Perfection
posted by Joel Taylor
Christ was perfect in all He was, in all He said, in all He did, and in all His life. I. There was no rift in the fabric of His character, for He did always the things which were pleasing to His Father (Matt. 3:17). II. There was no flaw in the devotion of His […]
The Primacy of the Church
posted by Joel Taylor
Charles Spurgeon: You know how heartily I rejoice in the preaching of Christ anywhere. But there is a lack in all this labour; the corn is sown, but there is nobody to see to it afterwards; nobody to gather it in. The way in which all this ought to be carried on is, not by […]
New Words and Their Meanings
posted by Joel Taylor
1. AQUADEXTROUS (ak wa deks‘trus) adj. Possessing the ability to turn the bathroom tap on and off with your toes. 2. CARPERPETUATION (kar’pur pet u a shun) n. The act, when vacuuming, of running over a string or piece of lint at least a dozen times, reaching over and picking it up, examining it, then […]
June
06
HeartCry Missionary Accusation
posted by Joel Taylor
Updated June 8, 2013. Marc refuses to name one slander or lie in the combox as requested (please see comment policy for further info – blog rules exist for good reasons commonly understood). Just baiting and stirring up strife using social media. Avoid such men. I see no benefit in it and consider the matter […]
Pulpit Plagiarism: Where Do You Draw the Line?
posted by Joel Taylor
Question: When has a preacher crossed the line into plagiarism in his sermon? D. A. Carson: First: Taking over another sermon and preaching it as if it were yours is always and unequivocally wrong, and if you do it you should resign or be fired immediately. The wickedness is along at least three axes: (1) […]
Return of the Cicadas
posted by Joel Taylor
This is an impressive short film by cinematographer Samuel Orr who spent the last 6 years filming more than 200 hours of cicadas at various stages of life cycles to produce an amazing story that truly makes one pause and behold the glory of God’s creation. Truly amazing.
June
02
For the Love of Money
posted by Joel Taylor
J. Paul Getty, oil tycoon, reportedly was asked the question regarding his wealth, “When will you have enough?” Getty replied, “When I get just a little bit more.” Getty is not alone in this craving for more. At the other end of the money spectrum there are those whose desire for, or greed, is equal […]
