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Category Archives: Preaching
Ryle – Called to Preach?
Commenting on Mark 5:1-20 I cannot help remarking, in connection with our Lord’s words in this passage, that it is questionable whether people do not sometimes act unadvisedly in giving up a secular calling in order to enter the ministry … Continue reading
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Resurrection Resources
In preparation for my sermon this Sunday AM, Easter Morning, at Howick Baptist Church, I have gathered the following items which may prove helpful to others. “Resurrection: Jesus Christ was Raised from the Dead” by J.I. Packer. “The Resurrection of … Continue reading
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Proverbs Series on Sunday Evenings to Begin in July at Howick Baptist Church
(Image Credit: Steve Cliff) Proverbs Series on Sunday Evenings to Begin in July at Howick Baptist Church. Beginning the 3rd of July during our evening service we will start a new series on Proverbs. Come join us as we study … Continue reading
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The Most Tragic Death the World Has Ever Known – Mark 15
I have the privilege of preaching the Good Friday Service at Howick Baptist Church this Friday at 9:30am. Would be good to see you there. The Most Tragic Death the World has Ever Known Mark 15 Vs. 1-5: Jesus’ silence … Continue reading
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The Most Tragic Death the World has Ever Known – Good Friday Service, Howick Baptist Church
I have the privilege of preaching the Good Friday Service at Howick Baptist Church this Friday at 9:30am. Would be good to see you there. “From heaven the Father now rouses himself like a lion disturbed, shakes his mane, and … Continue reading
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What’s God’s Will For My Life? Col 1:9-14
I had the privilege of preaching yesterday at our home church – Howick Baptist Church. What is God’s will for my life? How do I find out God’s will? For a start, it’s not about visions, signs, random bible verses, … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving for the Transforming Work of the Gospel of Christ – Col 1:1-8
On January 2nd I began a series preaching through Colossians at Howick Baptist Church. The audio & video for the first sermon in that series are now available. Thanksgiving for the Transforming Work of the Gospel of Christ – Col … Continue reading
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The Necessity of the Incarnation
I had the tremendous privilege of preaching on “The Necessity of the Incarnation” yesterday at our home church. This is a video recording of a sermon preached by Associate Pastor Joe Fleener of Howick Baptist Church on 19 December 2010. … Continue reading
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Expositional Preaching by Shai Linne
Favorite Line: “Do try to be original, say the old story, and watch your people change as they behold glory.”
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Evangelistic Preaching by David Murray
Here is a series of posts by David Murray (Professor of Old Testament and Practical Theology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary) which is extremely helpful and challenging for all those who preach/teach… What is evangelistic preaching? What’s happened to evangelistic … Continue reading



