This week we are continuing in our video presentations concerning “Preaching the Bible.”

Meanwhile, in Memphis, Tennessee, we are continuing our International Institute for Biblical Preaching. During these weeks, we are covering our basic teaching on preaching and leadership. This training will end on September 27th.

Over the years, we have had wonderful times of training and fellowship with those who have come to these intense times of instruction. Our goal is...

THE APOSTOLIC MANDATE FOR PREACHING THE WORD

TEXT: “….Preach the Word….” (2 Timothy 4:2a, see also 2 Timothy 3:16 - 4:5)

THOUGHT: The Apostle Paul’s mandate to Timothy in our text serves as an example to those called to preach the Word of God. As we think about this mandate, let us notice three critical truths that are as relevant today as they were in the first century.

Our text presents a mandate with Ultimate Accountability, Basic Responsibilities, and ...

This is a two-part presentation; the second part can be seen next week.

It is good for us, who preach and teach the Word of God, to reflect on the “treasure” that is ours in the Word of God.

More than that, we need to be reminded of the privilege of having God’s truth in a world of confusion, falsehood, and lies.

As I make reference to in the video, my grandfather was a faithful missionary in Angola (at that time
Portuguese West Africa). If you were to travel to a graveyard...

Are you living in the Light?

Can you imagine a world without light? That is almost impossible, but how sad and dangerous such a world would be.

I remember the great so-called “Blackout” that occurred in New York City back in the 1960’s. (Yes, I am that old!) It was so strange to look across the streets and see ‘darkness’ instead of the usual lights. There was great concern during the blackout about the possible increase in...

This is Part Four — "Q&A on the Foundations of Christian Character"

I want to welcome you to this session, where we're going to be answering some questions about the foundations of Christian character. We will be addressing questions, such as these:

• What are Christian characteristics?
• Where do we get Christian characteristics?
• How do we learn these Christian characteristics?
• Is there a certain kind of Christian characteristic that we should have more than others?
• Can we...