"The great design and intention of the office of a Christian preacher is to restore the throne and dominion of God in the souls of men." -Cotton Mather

A young overwhelmed preacher complained to Luther that preaching was too heavy a burden for an inexperienced man like him and that he should have stayed in his former profession. Luther responded with words that, according to Roland Bainton, "Luther was constantly repeating to

Immanuel, God with us in our nature, in our sorrow, in our lifework, in our punishment, in our grave, and now with us, or rather we with him, in resurrection, ascension, triumph, and Second Advent splendour. Spurgeon, M&E, 12.25

“Always remember that we are to preach from the passage, preach from our heart, and preach for changed lives.” – Donald McDougall

Below is the link to sign up and payment information for our High School and Middle School football camp this summer. forms.gle/PQMqBxf4dQ6Agq… Below is the sign up for our Junior Raider camp and weights sessions. There is also an attached graphic with times. Junior Raider Camp

"I have a conviction that no sermon is ready for preaching, not ready for writing out, until we can express its theme in a short, pregnant sentence as clear as a crystal." - J. H. Jowett

Thank you Langham Publishing for the book. I look forward to receiving and reading it. Blessings.

Some Chrysostom for this Resurrection Day! He is Risen!

"The older I grow, the more I am drawn to preach the Saviour." -John Newton

"The life of the preacher must radiate the reality of what he preaches." -J.I. Packer

"The privilege and responsibility of biblical preaching is to be the channel through which God’s truth is conveyed." – David Jackman

Way to go #8 Trent!!! Wes Moody

The Preaching Ministry of W.A. Criswell - Equip the Called equipthecalled.com/ps-article/the…

“The skillful expositor opens up his text, or rather permits it to open itself up before our eyes, like a rose unfolding to the morning sun and displaying its previously hidden beauty.” - John Stott

"Christ has taken our nature into heaven, to represent us; and has left us on earth, with His nature, to represent Him." -John Newton

Had a great time teaching Pastors Collective at Central Baptist in Buna, TX! Big thanks to Pastor Rusty Mott for the invitation. Always love spending time with these Southeast Texas pastors. Topic: The Pastor and His Reading

“…effective spiritual leaders are anchored in Christ, shaped by sacrifice, and compelled by the mission of the gospel.” sbtexas.com/ministries/wom…

The promise of the Gospel is that it is "always Christmas, never winter." To be in Christ is to enjoy each morning as a Christmas morning with the family of God, celebrating the gift of God around the tree of life.”

Immanuel, God with us in our nature, in our sorrow, in our lifework, in our punishment, in our grave, and now with us, or rather we with him, in resurrection, ascension, triumph, and Second Advent splendour. Spurgeon, M&E, December 25

What a Game face on that pitcher!