6 Ways to Celebrate Christmas in the Midst of Holiday Craziness
I didn’t always enjoy the Christmas season as a pastor. I loved telling the story of the Christ […]
6 Ways to Celebrate Christmas in the Midst of Holiday Craziness
I didn’t always enjoy the Christmas season as a pastor. I loved telling the story of the Christ […]
Episode 220 – Pastoral Cohorts: Why Pastors Should Work Together with Dr. Steven Wade
12 Ways a Local Church Can Help a Missionary
I spend a lot of time with missionaries. Based on my conversations with them over the last several […]
Recommended Resource – The Visual Word: Illustrated Outlines of The New Testament Books by Patrick Schreiner
This resource will prove valuable to you if you’re studying the New Testament—as either an introduction to NT […]
9 Reminders about Being and Doing Church This Christmas
Christmas is always a busy, exciting time for churches. Most of us know these realities, but I’m convinced […]
Episode 219 – Relevant Resources: Every Member Matters with Josh Wredberg
Engaging Exposition 2025 | The Preacher’s Commission | Robert Smith Jr.
Dr. Robert Smith Jr. on The Burdensome Joy of Discipling from Acts 18:24-28. This sermon was a part […]
Recommended Resource – Recapturing the Glory of Christmas: A 25-Day Advent Devotional by R. Albert Mohler Jr.
For your own devotional time this Christmas, consider this resource by Albert Mohler: Recapturing the Glory of Christmas: […]
15 Thoughts to Consider if Your Church is Having a Christmas Eve Service
Because questions about a Christmas Eve service come up every year, here are my thoughts to consider if […]
Episode 218 – Preaching to the Whole Room
Engaging Exposition 2025 | The Preacher’s Commission | Stephen Rummage
Dr. Stephen Rummage preaches on the demands of the Gospel from Romans 10:13-17. This sermon was a part […]
Recommended Resource – Go Tell Everyone: 9 Missionaries Who Shared the Good News by Meredith Cook
Looking for a children’s book about missionaries? Here’s one written by Meredith Cook, the wife of Keelan Cook, […]
10 Things to Do When It’s Hard to be Thankful for Your Church
I wish I had no reason to write this post, but I know it fits somebody today. Sometimes, […]
Episode 217 – Introductions and Conclusions in Preaching
Engaging Exposition 2025 | The Preacher’s Commission | James Merritt
Dr. James Merritt, Senior Pastor of Cross Pointe Church, on the Preacher’s Commission. This sermon was a part […]
Recommended Resource – Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary: Exalting Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount by Daniel L. Akin
Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary: Exalting Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount by Daniel L. Akin On March 12, […]
Forming a Church Plant Core Team
On August 3 of this year Coram Deo Baptist Church was born. On that Sunday morning at Willow […]
Episode 216 – Preaching the Christmas Story from the Old Testament with Dr. Allan Moseley
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