Every pastor wants to build a successful ministry. This article explains what success in ministry is, according to Scripture: depending on the powerful work of the Holy Spirit.

This article considers three aspects to finding evangelists that can function in the local church: develop a culture of evangelism, develop and teach a model for evangelism, and deploy people into evangelistic ministry.

The author suggests that churches should have an evangelist as part of their leadership.

This article offers concrete suggestions for praying through the second half of the Lord's Prayer.

This article offers concrete suggestions for praying through the first three petitions of the Lord's Prayer.

This article considers certain vices in the life of Absalom that David failed to address as father.

How could David have committed adultery and murder? This article considers nine factors.

This article considers Numbers 25:13 and Phinehas's jealousy for God.

This article considers how Christianity alone can satisfy the longings of Muslims, by way of the gospel of Christ's atoning sacrifice that provides peace.

This article considers how Christ's atoning work gives a right standing with God, something Hinduism cannot provide.

What is the parable of the prodigal son really about (Luke 15)? This article weighs in, and suggests it is all about the Father's great love for sinners.

This article considers Colossians 1:22 in context, and provides a key truth that aids us in overcoming grumbling or worrying.

This article considers the letter to the church at Smyrna (Revelation 2:10).

This article considers the work of the Holy Spirit upon the preacher, in both his preparation and delivery of the sermon.

This article considers the teaching of Romans 3:25.

This article considers the second petition of the Lord's Prayer, "Your kingdom come."

This article considers Romans 3:25 in context as a motivation for intentional evangelism.

This article explains what secret sins are, in line with the words of Psalm 19:12. It also considers why we should want to be forgiven of these sins.

How did Paul stay so committed to the Great Commission? The love of Christ enabled him. This article considers this answer by way of 2 Corinthians 5:14.

This article is an exposition of Psalm 51:7, which reveals a repentant King David.

In considering Acts 14:3, this article encourages us to be bold in our testimony to others about Christ.

This article reflects on Christ's letter to the church at Ephesus in Revelation 2.

This article considers what is the anointing, or unction, of the Holy Spirit.

This article discusses the sin of pride through the lens of Isaiah 57:14-15.

This article considers one way in which burnout can be overcome: desiring nothing but the Lord of heaven and earth.

Through the lens of Isaiah 5:8-9, this article warns against greed.

How do we change behaviour? By reaching the hearts of people. This article considers how the heart is reached.

Just why does God hate divorce? This article offers an answer.

This article recalls the great work of the Lord in bringing the sinner to salvation, and from there it encourages vital living as a Christian in this dark world.

This article considers the need to please the Lord, as a fruit of salvation. Ephesians 5:10 is its starting point.

How do you gain a burden to pray with passion, zeal, and persistence to the King of glory? Get a fresh glimpse of Christ’s power and authority.

This article considers the virtue of meditation, with Joshua 1:8 as starting point.

This article considers the phrase "Scripture saturation," with Psalm 119:11 as starting point.

This article explains that the preaching of the gospel may not be limited to an emphasis on justification alone, but needs to include a word also on regeneration and sanctification.

This article considers a frequently asked question regarding doctrine and faith, with Romans 10:9 as its starting point.

This article offers some encouraging words based on the prayer of the Lord Jesus in John 17:15.

This article is an exposition of Hebrews 2:3, and includes a call to full trust in Christ for salvation.

This article discusses the exclusive claim of Christianity, in light of Acts 4:12.

This article considers James 5:19 and what restoring those who have abandoned the faith looks like.

This article considers why God sends people to hell, and why Christ is the only way to God.

This article is an exposition of James 4:9-10.

This article is an exposition of James 4:8.

This article considers the reliability of the New Testament, in light of recent attacks on the infallibility of the Bible.

This article is an exposition of 2 Chronicles 10.

This article considers James 4:4 and its call to abandon friendship with the world.

This second of a two-part series focuses on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, mentioned in 1 Corinthians 15:19, as a fact of vital importance to the Christian today.

This first of a two-part series focuses on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, testified to in Mark 16:6, as central to Christianity.

What do your prayers look like? This article considers the meaning of James 4:2-3 as it pertains to prayer.

This article reflects on 1 John 2:15, and proposes a new kind of fasting.

This article considers Solomon's instruction in Proverbs 4:23 to guard your heart.

This article is an exposition of James 1:22.

This article considers the teaching in James 1:17 that God is immutable.

This article considers James 1:13 and our personal responsibility for our sin.

This article considers what James 1:9 means when it speaks of boasting in humble, poor circumstances.

What is perfect faith, how do we arrive there, and what is its result? This article offers biblical reflection on this question.

This article considers James 1:1, including what it means to be a slave of Christ.

This article asks the provocative question with a view to wondering whether or not we are considered a threat to Satan. It takes its cue from the story of Paul's ministry in Ephesus (Acts 19).

This article considers what it means for the believer to pursue perfection, along the lines of James 1:4.

This article considers the difference between supralapsarianism and infralapsarianism, and makes a case for the former.

This article considers the question whether God foreordained evil and suffering.

How does the doctrine of election apply to the preaching of the gospel? This article explains.

This article considers the pitfall of placing in preaching an emphasis on justification while neglecting the call to put sin to death and pursue personal holiness.

This article offers some direction on what your next step is after realizing you are the cause of broken relationships in your home.

This article considers what it means to be created in the image of God, even though that image has been marred by the fall.

This article gives some scientific considerations that support the thesis of a young earth.

This article considers what it means to pray in the Spirit (Ephesians 6:18).

This article discusses how to honour your parents even when you have suffered under their parenting. It considers Genesis 9 where among the sons of Noah there were two different responses to his drunkenness.

This article considers the responsibility husbands are given to have unconditional love for their wives, as stated in Ephesians 5:25.

This article presents the biblical definition of joy, and considers how we may get there—by contemplating the glory of Christ.

This article explains why preachers must preach Christ crucified.

This article discusses what the Bible says about cremation.

This article discusses Ephesians 4:31, which pictures a downward spiral in relationship, one that begins with bitterness and ends with malice.

This article considers how we ought to use our money, and it takes its direction from Ephesians 4:28.

This article discusses what 1 Timothy 2 says on the role of women in the church.

Should a pastor who has fallen into sexual sin ever be restored to office? This article weighs in on the matter.

This article considers the topic of bearing false witness against your neighbour.