Five Things Every Christian Needs to Grow (free ebook download)
In this book, R.C. Sproul identifies five of the crucial nutrients that promote spiritual growth: Bible study, prayer, worship, service, and stewardship. With biblical insight and practical wisdom, Dr. Sproul teaches Christians how to maintain a balanced spiritual diet that will lead to growth and mature Christian living. Download Single File: EPUB (0.6 MB) License: [...]
Welcome to a Reformed Church (free ebook download)
Welcome to a Reformed Church: A Guide for Pilgrims by Daniel Hyde explains what Reformed churches believe and why they structure their life and worship as they do. In layman’s terms, Rev. Hyde sketches the historical roots of the Reformed churches, their scriptural and confessional basis, their key beliefs, and the ways in which those [...]
What is Reformed Theology? (free video download)
In What is Reformed Theology?, R.C. Sproul offers a comprehensive introduction to Reformed theology. It features 12 messages. (1) Introduction (2) Catholic, Evangelical, and Reformed (3) Scripture Alone (4) Faith Alone – part 1 (5) Faith Alone – part 2 (6) Covenant (7) Total Depravity – part 1 (8) Total Depravity – part 2 (9) [...]
The Holiness of God (free audio download)
The Holiness of God is Ligonier Ministries’ most popular and enduring teaching series. It features 6 messages just over 30 minutes each. (1) The Importance of Holiness (2) The Trauma of Holiness (3) Holiness and Justice (4) The Insanity of Luther (5) The Meaning of Holiness (6) The Holiness of Christ This series examines the [...]
Being a Church of Philanthropia
We read a very interesting story in the latter chapters of Acts. Paul is heading to Rome for trial, and Luke goes with him. These chapters are unique in that Luke is writing as an eyewitness to what is happening. A mighty storm causes a huge shipwreck, but all 276 of the passengers survive. They [...]
What If You Die Today?
Sometimes blunt, crude words are the only things that can shock a person out of a rut and motivate him to improve to the next level. This article is for the church worker who needs such forthright words. What if you die today? Would you be pleased with your legacy? If the answer is “no,” [...]
Rethinking the Gospel
As a young Christian, I was taught that the gospel is a plan— “the plan of salvation”. Some Bible teachers used to frame that plan into “Four Spiritual Laws” and “The Romans Road”. In the first-century Roman world, however, the word gospel was used to describe the announcement that a new emperor had taken the throne. “Heralds” would [...]
Does Jesus Push or Pull You?
PUSH Does Jesus get behind you and push you forward when he wants you to do something for him? Does he stick his thumb in your back and make it uncomfortable for you? Do you stumble forward, trying to gain your balance as the force of his push is more than you can keep up with? PULL Does [...]
Church Without Sound
Imagine church without sound. I do not mean removing things that make noise – sound systems, music, people. I mean imagine experiencing your church as it normally is but not being able to hear anything. Would the non-audible elements be enough to minister to you? If you were to take away sound, would people still [...]
Top 10 Keys to Longevity in Youth Ministry
I received this question from a youth worker in December: I am speaking at a youth ministry event on Longevity in Ministry. I would love to hear back from you on what your top 10 secrets of longevity in ministry are? Here’s what I wrote in response (in no particular order): Embrace humility. Ask people [...]