Why Preachers Should Avoid Using The Phrase “God Told Me…”

PREACHING TRUTH Expository Preaching: Sermons, Thoughts, and Resources of Todd Linn Many utter the phrase “God told me” or “God said to me” without thinking twice about how listeners hear those words. Most preachers and teachers use the phrase to mean God made clear to them how to live in light of a particular situation. … More Why Preachers Should Avoid Using The Phrase “God Told Me…”

Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/19/2023

Psalm 119:7 In today’s modern and enlightened world, seemingly the worse thing one can do is judge someone else. Although to me it appears often to be one-sided, that is you better not judge what I have to say y’all better spew any of your lies either. I guess those with opposite views don’t consider … More Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/19/2023

Devotional – 07/17/2023

Emotions – Strong feelings elicited in response to stimuli. Historically, the emotions have been regarded differently as they relate to the Christian life and spiritual development, with some traditions emphasizing the place and validity of emotions while other traditions downplay their importance, emphasizing instead the places of reason and Scripture. Donald K. McKim, The Westminster … More Devotional – 07/17/2023

Friday’s Feature Quote – Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/14/2023

I remember two things: that I am a great sinner and that Christ is a great Savior. —John Newton (1725-1807), Anglican clergyman Bible Truth Behind the Quote: The apostle Paul emphasized that “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost” (1 Timothy 1:15). Paul recognized that even he … More Friday’s Feature Quote – Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/14/2023

Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/04/2023

INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL . FREE and FREEDOM. The Scriptures considering our whole nature by the fall under the vassalage of sin and Satan, represent our deliverance from both by grace under the character of spiritual freedom. And Jesus, in a very striking manner, represents the greatness of it by a contrast, drawn to a state … More Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/04/2023

Grace to You Blog Series – Second Coming, Preaching, and Anxiety

Series How to Prepare for Christ’s Return Preach the Word Attacking Anxiety Series Attacking Anxiety Overwhelmed by Anxiety? Worn Out by Worry John MacArthur on Anxiety and God’s Sovereignty Observing God’s Care What Did Jesus Say About Worry? Bird Watching and Beating Worry What Flowers Teach Us About Worry The Incompatibility of Faith and Anxiety … More Grace to You Blog Series – Second Coming, Preaching, and Anxiety