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A comprehensible sermon

This is article 5 of a series that focuses on the task of the elders in the preaching, sermon evaluation, the teaching and instruction and pastoral focus of the preacher, the relation of the Scripture text to the sermon, the sermon as Word of God, the application in preaching, and the structure and present

A contemporary sermon

This is article 4 of a series that focuses on the task of the elders in the preaching, sermon evaluation, the teaching and instruction and pastoral focus of the preacher, the relation of the Scripture text to the sermon, the sermon as Word of God, the application in preaching, and the structure and present

The text and the sermon

This is article 3 of a series that focuses on the task of the elders in the preaching, sermon evaluation, the teaching and instruction and pastoral focus of the preacher, the relation of the Scripture text to the sermon, the sermon as Word of God, the application in preaching, and the structure and present

Pastor and teacher in the pulpit

This is article 2 of a series that focuses on the task of the elders in the preaching, sermon evaluation, the teaching and instruction and pastoral focus of the preacher, the relation of the Scripture text to the sermon, the sermon as Word of God, the application in preaching, and the structure and present

The Sermon: What May we Expect?

This is article 1 of a series that focuses on the task of the elders in the preaching, sermon evaluation, the teaching and instruction and pastoral focus of the preacher, the relation of the Scripture text to the sermon, the sermon as Word of God, the application in preaching, and the structure and present

How Ministerial Worldliness Damages the Flock of God

What is a hindrance to shepherding God’s flock? This article points to worldliness among ministers as the cause of damage in their pastoral work. It shows how worldliness works to cause such damage.

James 2:14-26 – Faith, Works, and the Christian Religion

This article is a detailed study of James 2:14-26. Its main argument is that the purpose of that chapter is practical and pastoral rather than polemical. The author provides a detailed exposition of the text, noting its context, shape, and genre. The examples of Abraham and Rahab form two focal points.

A God-Centered Understanding of Sin

Challenging the modern trend of divorcing morality from God, this article shows that sin is primarily an attack on God. The author discusses this using the example of adultery and envy. The fact that God is the Creator causes sin to be against Him, and sin mars the character of God. The author highlights implications of this for pastoral care.

What Motivates the Human Heart? Pastoral Advice from David Powlison's "X-Ray Questions"

This article is about pastoral questions to search out the motivation behind actions.

Grant me Justice...!

This article is about justice in the church, and especially about justice in the process of church government. How do the assemblies treat appeals? Do they only look at procedures, or do they also think from a pastoral perspective? What is a good way to treat appeal cases in the church?