Preaching the Cross 2

   
Today I preached from Isaiah 53 again, verses 10-12. I focused on the first phrase, “It pleased the Lord to crush Him…” Here is a rough outline.

Finding Pleasure in the Death of Christ
Is 53:10-12
I. Why did Christ’s death please God?
A. God purposed the death of Christ - His will was accomplished, Acts 2:23
B.     [...]

Preaching the Cross

 Our Sins to Him
Is 53:4-6
I preached this last Lord’s Day at Crossroads Baptist Church in Beech Grove, KY. It is really a rough outline, so just highlights. Who we are ~ How often do you consider who you really are?
1. We Esteemed Him Stricken ~ Considered Him sinful ~ Him as deserving
2. As Sheep [...]

As Sure as the Earnest is Given

After preaching Col 1:21-22 on being reconciled to God through Jesus Christ, having no fear in judgment since Christ is our presenter before God, and teaching on perseverance from the 1689, I was overwhelmed by this hymn.
A DEBTOR TO MERCY ALONE:
A debtor to mercy alone, of covenant mercy I sing;
Nor fear, with Thy righteousness [...]

Reconciled to God

What does the 70’s rock band the Eagles, the Berlin Wall, and the souls of men have in common? They all share the common relational need of reconciliation.
After a 14 year break up the Eagles got back together in 1994 with the album, “When Hell Freezes Over.” After 28 years of the Berlin Wall, it [...]

Pastor Lyn Whitcomb

Dr. Richard Barcelos is having all the Midwest Center students over to hear Pastor Whitcomb share about his conversion, call to ministry, and church planting efforts. I hope that the Lord will use this in my life to give encouragement and vision for my future in pastoral ministry.
 Update after Lord Day evening service….
Well, Pastor Whitcomb [...]

Ted Tripp is in Owensboro

Ted Tripp preached today at Heritage Baptist Church. He’s here all week for a teaching module at the Midwest Center for Theological Studies, called Pastoral Counseling. Here’s a link to see what all MCTS offers. I hope to blog about the classes I get to attend and the pastor’s breakfast in the morning.

Founders Blog

This is a great post that all aspiring to the ministry should read.
John Owen on pastoral fervency

Campaign Dreams

There is just something about this man that I like.

Jude Sermon Overviews

After preaching 12 sermons I finished up the book of Jude today. It was a very profitable sermon series for myself as well for the congregation. With the main context of contending for the faith because there are false teachers and false doctrine always abounding, it made for a healthy series for a small church [...]