David Powlison’s Classic “Idols of the Heart”
I have been reading back through an old, favorite article by David Powlison: “Idols of the Heart and ‘Vanity Fair.’” Powlison published...
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May 23, 20131 min read
Leading Or Serving?
I thought this was a great scene from Band of Brothers that goes right along with what Paul teaches in Ephesians 5:21-32 about servant...
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Apr 15, 20133 min read
Single Christians and the “Sacred Search”
I just finished reading through Gary Thomas’ Sacred Search, a valuable book for single Christians that challenges a lot of our society’s...
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Feb 26, 20132 min read
The Advantages From Remaining Sin
I came across this letter recently from John Newton, the converted slave-trader most well-known as the author of “Amazing Grace.” It’s...
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Feb 18, 20131 min read
The Gospel Project Experience
On May 17–18, I will be participating in an event that LifeWay is hosting in Nashville, called The Gospel Project Experience. The...
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Feb 11, 20132 min read
Tradecraft: For the Church on Mission – A Review
The following book review is a guest post from our Church Planting Pastor, Mike McDaniel. The upcoming book Tradecraft: For the Church on...
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Jan 14, 20133 min read
5 Necessary Elements for an Evangelism Ethos
I have read a lot of books on evangelism, and my two favorite are Bill Hybels’ Just Walk Across the Room and Mark Dever’s The Gospel and...
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Dec 17, 20124 min read
Above Reproach, Not Unapproachable
Below is a guest post from Katie Persinger, The Summit Church’s Communications Director. She recently wrote this for Ed Stetzer’s blog as...
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Dec 16, 20122 min read
Preachers – Do You Need A Week Off?
One of the greatest responsibilities and challenges of pastoring a small church or church plant is preaching every week. Charles Spurgeon...
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Nov 15, 20122 min read
What Makes a Multi-Site Church One Church? – An Article By Dr. John Hammett
SEBTS theologian John Hammett has recently published an article entitled, “What Makes a Multi-Site Church One Church?” You can access the...
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Oct 26, 20123 min read
“Pastor J.D., Are You a Calvinist?”
I get this question about once a week. To be honest, I’m actually grateful that I get it, because I hope I preach in such a way that...
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Oct 15, 20123 min read
Are You All-In?
This weekend we started a new series called “All-In,” in which we’re going to look at 5 Old Testament characters that went “all-in” on...
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Oct 10, 20123 min read
Failure, Not Success, Makes A Leader Great
This weekend we finished our Can’t Believe series with a look at Peter. Peter is a unique case, because in many ways, he was not someone...
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Sep 25, 20127 min read
Why We Sometimes Baptize On the Spot
A few times a year we issue an invitation for hearers to be baptized on the spot. The gospel is preached, an invitation is given, and...
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Sep 14, 20121 min read
Taking The Journey of Grief With Hope
This weekend, in our Can’t Believe series, we’ll be looking at those who “can’t believe” because they feel disappointed with God. For...
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Sep 13, 20122 min read
What, exactly, is eternal life and how do you know that you have it?
The following is an excerpt from an article I was asked to contribute to the new HCSB Mission of God Study Bible on John 17:3 about the...
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Aug 31, 20121 min read
Are You A Slave To Sex?
This weekend, in our Can’t Believe series, we’ll be looking at those who “can’t believe” because of sexual sin. I can hardly imagine a...
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Aug 22, 20123 min read
Hospitality outside the church matters
This is the second in a two-part follow-up to this weekend’s “Practical Christianity” message from Hebrews 13. You can check out the...
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Aug 20, 20123 min read
Hospitality in the church matters
This is the first in a two-part follow-up to this weekend’s “Practical Christianity” message from Hebrews 13. Danny Franks is the...
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