Here’s a sermon I preached today on the message of Genesis 1-3 and the Gospel in Romans 5. I’ve been teaching Genesis 1-11 this week in my Bible classes, so you get to hear a lot of how I handle that. Those of you wanting a creation science approach to Genesis 1-3 will likely beContinue reading “Sermon at First Presbyterian Church, London, Ky: “Our Story””
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Internet Monk Radio Podcast #111
Why is the church AWOL on spousal abuse? Check out my other blog at Jesus Shaped Spirituality. Guitar Priest Peter Matthews’ first podcast. Our sponsor, New Reformation Press. Incredible new t-shirts. Check them out. Music by Rhodes, Sun Like Blood and Randy Stonehill.
Rock TV Puts Me On the Floor
Flat out the funniest take on evangelicals out there is Rock TV. Watch this one, and then check out WWJD Radio.
Lessons from a Lousy Referee
I’m not usually the guy with sports illustrations, but this one couldn’t be passed up. (And if anyone I know says to me that I was “secretly” talking about them, I’m going to laugh right at you, very loudly.) This is so relevant to thousands of situations, it preaches itself without explanation. Young pastors, listenContinue reading “Lessons from a Lousy Referee”
Christian Without The Adjectives
I have been reading a novel, and the protagonist is an Italian immigrant, and Catholic. At the end of a long introductory description, it simply said, “…he was a Christian.” Now for some reason this struck me. It’s not that I’m enamored with the word. I’m on record as saying we might have good reasonContinue reading “Christian Without The Adjectives”
How Do I Love The Church? (Or Why Jesus Isn’t An Enabler)
I assume that we are supposed to love the church, even though there isn’t a direct command with those words in the New Testament. The love of the Psalmist for the people of God is obvious. Paul’s love for particular congregations causes him to recite his sufferings and sacrifices for their sake. His love forContinue reading “How Do I Love The Church? (Or Why Jesus Isn’t An Enabler)”
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God Have Mercy On the Messenger
The ministry where I serve has students from all over the world. We have many Africans and we have many children of African immigrants. These students come from both Muslim and Christian backgrounds. Hebrews 13:3b  Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies. (NLT) The 9:15 a.m. student worshipContinue reading “God Have Mercy On the Messenger”
Julie Neidlinger’s Real Voice: The Internet Monk Interview
My guest today is Julie Neidlinger, who blogs at loneprairie.net and recently wrote a very honest and controversial post called “Why I Walked Out of Church.” That post has been discussed all around the blogosphere over the past month. I’m assuming you’ve read that post before you read this interview, otherwise you’ll be in theContinue reading “Julie Neidlinger’s Real Voice: The Internet Monk Interview”
Rob Mathes + Treasury of Daily Prayer Online Demo + New T-shirts at NRP
Run, run now to the Trinity Church in Greenwich website and get Rob Mathes’s sermon/song from August 17th. Just do it. It’s called “London-Dublin.” I’m with Bill Kinnon- Rob has a future as a preacher. What wonderful interaction with the Psalms. Incredible stuff. The sermon will disappear in a few days so get it asap.Continue reading “Rob Mathes + Treasury of Daily Prayer Online Demo + New T-shirts at NRP”
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