I came accrossed the following article in my library that I thought would be good to publish here. Enjoy! - Brenden Problems Ordinarily Experienced By Young Preachers In The Early Years of Preaching James R. Cope Vanguard, Vol. 1 No. 10, May 22, 1975 A few months ago Olen Holderby, preacher of the Santa Clara … Continue reading Problems Ordinarily Experienced By Young Preachers In The Early Years of Preaching
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They Came Together
One of my favorite things about visiting my family is simply being around them again in person. Phone calls, video chats, or texts are fine, but they do not come close to being there with them. And when we consider the life of a Christian and the local church, the same can be said. There … Continue reading They Came Together
A Thought on Church Attendance
Preparing To Worship
In Exodus 19, God tells Moses to prepare the people for Him to speak to them. What an amazing event that must have been — to hear God speak directly to you! But notice how such an event was not casual. Preparation was required. While we are not the ancient Israelites, we can learn some … Continue reading Preparing To Worship
Christ, The Church, and Marriage
One of the promises of the Bible is that it contains all that is needed for life and godly living. Unsurprisingly, within the pages of Scripture, a lot is said about marriage. The Apostle Paul in Ephesians 5:22-33 writes about how our relationship with Christ should transform how husbands and wives relate. In this section of Ephesians, … Continue reading Christ, The Church, and Marriage
Are We Secularizing Our Children?
I came across this article the other day on Facebook, and I wanted to share it with all of you. Food for thought here! Are We Secularizing Our Children? Sewell Hall Several years ago, a Christian who was the president of a large state university stated his belief that students do not lose their faith … Continue reading Are We Secularizing Our Children?
As A Visitor
This last Sunday, I got to do something I rarely get to do; be a visitor at church. The talk at the Lord's table, prayers, songs, and sermon were all encouraging, and there was a good crowd. I happen to catch the beginning of a sermon series on Immanuel from Isaiah. I hope to be … Continue reading As A Visitor
When We Assemble
We sing a hymn from time to time called "True Worship" (HFW #178). The hymn is a prayer to God to help us never lose sight of what is important in worship. God and giving praise to Him. But how do we praise Him? What are the acts that give praise to Him? The New … Continue reading When We Assemble
What the Bible Says About the Church
There was a series of books that College Press put out at some point in time called, “What Does the Bible Say About ________.” Each volume would address in length what the Bible had to say about a given topic. I like most of these books because they go systematically through the Bible, looking at … Continue reading What the Bible Says About the Church
Preach The Text 