Few things can stir up a lively conversation among pastors as quickly as mentioning the role of the Holy Spirit in the church today. Some believe the gifts of the Spirit remain active, while others ...

Holy Week 2023 continues with Scripture readings from Isaiah 42, Psalm 27 and John 12 that seem to describe a warrior planting his feet firmly in preparation for battle. But he has no weapons except ...

Over at Unashamed Workmen, there are a number of great quotes on the vital place of prayer in preaching. The one that really stood out was in the comments section. I think this quote expresses ...

My already passionate commitment to the task of preaching was further enhanced when as a young seminarian I was exposed to the theology of Karl Barth. According to Kurt Anders Richardson, "Barth ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. CT Pastors November 12, 2007 Recently I was asked to speak at a preaching conference on the topic, "Spiritual Formation ...

The anointing of the sick is recorded in the Bible. The practice of anointing the sick as a means of miraculous healing was already part of the Christian movement during the earthly ministry of Christ ...

D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones defined unction as an access of power. To amplify his perception of unction Lloyd-Jones said it is “God giving power, and enabling, through the Spirit, to the preacher in order ...