Category: Pastoral; Counseling; Leadership

Sovereign Grace Fellowship: Hot Preaching »

You want something relevant, timely, and something that speaks…but not fluffy like the emergent church? Chew on this. I was just hooked up with Eddie Exposito’s sermon archive over at Sovereign Grace Fellowship. Next to the greatest preachers of our day, Mark Dever, Swindoll, and Johnny Mac, I’m officially making it a priority to listen [...]

Pride: The Battle over “Needs” Between Man and God »

In the ongoing battle between the Creator and His rebellious creatures, pride manifests itself over one of the most simplest and yet incredibly diverse dilemmas: what constitutes human “need.” The pot always finds it appropriate to talk back at the Potter and say “You’re not giving me what I need. God, this is what I [...]

Six Fatalities of Mainstream Evangelical Preaching »

1. Entering “Preacher Mode” and Not Being Yourself Some pastors think when it comes time to deliver a sermon they have to enter into “preacher mode.” It’s like some kind of universal personality, a standard code of behavior that all pastors should follow: over-dramatic speaking, gestures that demand some kind reaction, and odd mannerisms that [...]