“What’s wrong with the world?” someone asks. Many explanations are on offer: economic turmoil, moral collapse, political extremism. Certainly these are things that are going wrong. But are they “what’s…
Category: Truth for Life
Wallpaper: Nothing
“If our Christianity costs us nothing, it is worth nothing.” —Alistair Begg Click below to download your image: Apple Devices:iPadsiPhones Other Devices:Android PhonesAmazon FireMicrosoft Surface Social MediaFacebook BannerFacebook PostTwitter PostInstagram…
What Are the Marks of a Good Pastor?
Most pastors would say that they aspire to be good pastors—that is, good at the task to which they’ve been set, not merely average (much less rotten!). Thankfully, the Scriptures…
Wallpaper: Perfect Gift
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” James 1:17…
The Goals, Tasks, and Practicalities of Pastoring God’s People
Pastoral ministry is, in many minds, synonymous with pulpit ministry. Yet pastors, as their name suggests, are not only preachers but shepherds. They are “those who will have to give…
If You Lead a Bible Study, Request the Book ‘Sowable Word’
Whether you’re a seasoned Bible study leader or new to the role, leading a group in studying God’s Word can be both challenging and encouraging. Sowable Word: Helping Ordinary People…
Wallpaper: Enjoy Peace
“To enjoy peace, our unbelieving thoughts must be stilled, and we must learn that the Lord reigns.” —C.H. Spurgeon Click below to download your image: Apple Devices:iPadsiPhones Other Devices:Android PhonesAmazon…
“Take My Yoke upon You”: The Paradox of Biblical Freedom
Millions of people across the United States of America celebrate the notion of freedom each Independence Day. But what is true freedom? In this Fourth of July weekend sermon, Alistair…
Hymn: “Come, My Soul, Thy Suit Prepare” by John Newton
Come, my soul, thy suit prepare; Jesus loves to answer prayer. He Himself has bid thee pray, Therefore will not say thee nay. Thou art coming to a King; Large…
Struggling to Make Your Sermons Evangelistic? You’re Not Alone.
As pastors, we acknowledge the importance of evangelism in the Christian life. Sharing the good news was one of the last directives that our Lord gave His disciples (Matt. 18:18–20),…