Excellence in Preaching
Studying the Craft of Leading Preachers– Simon Vibert. IVP Books. Vibert profiles some of today’s most well-known preachers, including John Piper, Tim Keller, and John Ortberg, lifting out practical principals for sermons that are biblical, motivational and transformational. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church,
The Fear of Man
Written by: Bill Elliff The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man is ultimately all about ME. It is that underlying drive to protect myself, make myself look good, advance myself that drives me to live for the approval and recognition of others.
The Line
“He who is not with Me is against Me and he who does not gather with Me scatters.” Matthew 12:30 As a native son of Texas, I have always been mesmerized by a story told about Col. William Barrett Travis. He was described as taking his sword and drawing a line in the sand, in
There’s a Better Way
We are a society driven by consumerism and marketing. There are millions of ho-hum products out there. Many are being sold on shopping channels by people who are obviously on amphetamines. They peddle products that will eventually end up in our next yard sale. We are spenders and consumers. This is the reason Americans are
If?
Read John 13:1-17 Just as large doors swing upon small hinges, so great truths hang upon little words. The word if, used three times in this passage, carries with it some important truths for the Christian. There is the if of holiness: “If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me” (v. 8).
An Appointment with God
by Vance Havner Acts 17:30, 31 God has appointed a day.He has ordained a Judge.He has commanded repentance. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
"It is a great consolation for me to remember that the Lord, to whom I had drawn near in humble and child-like faith, has suffered and died for me, and that He will look on me in love and compassion." - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Consolation
"In a period of turbulence, both in individual lives and in the life of history, the church points to its symbols which show that despite restlessness and chaos there is an ultimate rest. This is the one message that the church always must preach. Today when I think of the generation in colleges and universities, this seems to be the most important message we can give them. In a disintegrating society, in the loss of symbols, in cynicism and the terrible feeling of emptiness, the church should show that there is another dimension to existence, there is still a source of fullness and of meaning and of truth. That is one thing the church can do for the free society."- Paul Tillich
Church
Suburban Culture
Much like their neighboring cities, the culture and faces in the suburbs are rapidly changing. CNN reports that though 78% of those living in suburban areas are white, more than half of minority groups in any given metro area are now living outside the city. This includes 51% of African-Americans, 59% of Hispanics and 62%
Seminary Students
Though the majority of seminary students are in their 20s or 30s, an older generation of students is slowly making their presence known on the campuses of seminaries across the U.S. Those over the age of 50 are the fastest growing group of seminary students right now. In 1995 only 12% of seminary students were
Church Diversity
When given the statement, “We want our church to become more racially and culturally diverse,” readers responded: 30% Strongly agree39% Agree23% Neutral08% Disagree Christianity Today, January 2012 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
The Biblical Imagination Series
– Michael Card. IVP Books. Card invites readers to enter into Scripture as he does, at the level of the imagination. Taking seriously the individual life of each Gospel writer, these volumes help us reintegrate our minds with our hearts to recapture our imaginations for Christ. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe