Dr. Ted Rendall serves as the "Resident Minister and Professor" with Olford Ministries International, Inc. He teaches regularly at the various Institute for Biblical Preaching events.
Recently, Mrs. Hester Rendall went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2021, after an extended time of illness.
A service of Thanksgiving in Loving Memory of Elizabeth Hester Rendall took place Thursday, August 12 at 11:00 am.
We would like to provide you with the opportunity to watch the service.
I believe...
They can be special because they are part of a particular celebration. They can be special because they bring together family and friends. They can be special because of the food that has been prepared. Mealtimes can also be special because of words that are said or things accomplished around the meal.
There are many special meals referred to in the Scriptures. Some are regular feasts, and some are unique occasions. Some involve many people,...
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied”
(Matt. 5:6 ESV)
I made a very rare visit to a department store in the USA a while back and found something called “True Religion.”
Yes, true religion.
The true religion I found was a line of fragrances, cologne, I think, for men. I picked up a card beside this pungent product and sure enough it says “True Religion” and then...
“But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.”
(1 Timothy 6:11-12 NKJV)
In 1 Timothy 6:11, the term “man of God” carries a specific emphasis. It underlines the special role of Timothy (in this instance) as a man called of God into His service....
There is a close link between the Word of God and the Spirit of God doctrinally, and in terms of Christian living and ministry.
Indeed, God’s Spirit is the One who uses His Word in our lives and through our lives. So, life in the Spirit is really a description of the Christian life itself.
Our key text for our thoughts today is Galatians 5:13-6:5. I am following and adapting my father’s material found in a chapter in our textbook, Anointed Expository Preaching.
It might seem an obvious truth that those who teach and preach the Word of God need to be personally committed to and blessed by the Word of God themselves.
Sometimes, though, we need to be reminded of an obvious truth because it is an essential truth.
A good doctor can help many people with their health, but not give adequate attention to their own health. An excellent home builder may not give as much attention to their own home.
What about us who minister the Word of God in one way or...
August 30-September 24, 2021
A special program of intense instruction in “Biblical Preaching” is scheduled for August 30-September 24 later this year.
This program of the Institute for Biblical Preaching will be taking place at GMF’s Stephen Olford Center in Memphis, TN.
This will be a great opportunity for those who are wanting to be equipped for the expository preaching and teaching of God’s Word.
Some scholarship funds may be available for those who must travel long...
by Dr. David Olford
11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave...
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