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The Difference One Man Made
Listen to this series of messages by Pastor Jason Robertson as he expounds Romans 5:12-21. In this sermon series you will learn about Covenant Theology and the doctrines of Imputation, Justification, and Federal Headship. Follow this link for the list of sermons as they are posted on SermonAudio. Here is the PDF version of Pastor Jason’s notes: Romans [...] -
Habakkuk: Trusting God No Matter What
Follow this link to Pastor Jason’s series of messages from the Book of Habakkuk -
The Wrath of God Revealed
The following series of sermons is an exegesis of Romans 1:18-32. Go here for a three sermon series entitled “The Wrath of God Revealed“ -
Our Biggest Problem is Solved
The following four sermon series is an exegetical study of Romans chapter 3. Go here for the series of sermons entitled “Our Biggest Problem is Solved.” -
Christianity According to Abraham
The Apostle Paul is, in the Book of Romans, explaining the true essence of salvation. In particular, Paul is teaching that a person is saved by faith alone in Christ alone and not saved through works or religious piety. Paul uses the story of Abraham as the best example of a person being justified by [...] -
Eternal Security
Go here for sermon series entitled “Eternal Security“. This series is six sermons based on an exegesis of Romans 5:1-11. -
Tiger Woods and Buddhism
Tiger Woods made his public apology today. In the apology he said the following: “Buddhism teaches that a craving for things outside ourselves causes and unhappy and pointless search for security… Obviously I lost track of what I was taught.” I believe that Tiger did not stray from his religious teachings but fell prey to Buddhism’s [...] -
Demographic Data Sources
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Church Planting Action Plan: Memphis
S C Church A Church Planting Prospectus Our Purpose SCC exists to joyfully bring God glory by transforming individuals, the Greater Memphis area, and other parts of the world with the power of the gospel. Our Vision To be a healthy church that balances worship, learning, fellowship, outreach, and mercy, while emphasizing our strengths [...] -
Church Planting Action Plan: Orlando
Table of Contents Our Purpose. 1 Our Core Values and Vision. 1 Our Target Area. 4 Our Philosophy of Ministry. 6 Worship. 6 Learning. 7 Evangelism.. 8 Fellowship. 10 Social Concern. 11 Our Ministry Strategy. 11 Our Core Beliefs. 15 Our Projected Ministry Timeline. 16 Appendix. 19 —— is a daughter church of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Winter Park, FL. Baldwin [...] -
The Sacraments: A Ten Sermon Series on Baptism and Communion
MVC Elder Affirmation of Communion: We believe that Communion is an ordinance of the Lord in which gathered believers eat bread, signifying Christ’s body given for His people, and drink the cup of the Lord, signifying the New Covenant in Christ’s blood. We do this in remembrance of the Lord, and thus proclaim His death [...] -
Six Basis Upon Which Religious Hypocrites will be Judged
Follow this link for a series of sermons by Pastor Jason Robertson as he expounds Romans 2:1-11. This series is entitled Six Basis Upon Which God Judges the Religious Hypocrite -
Homosexuality and Romans 1 – Three Sermon Series
The following are three sermons that preached at Murrieta Valley Church on the subject of Homosexuality. In this first sermon confronted some of the distorted views of Romans 1 and homosexuality. Press the BLACK ARROW to PLAY the audio. In this second sermon I attempt to biblically answer the questions, “Scientist claim that there are [...] -
Twenty Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Starting a Church
Is my primary motivation for considering church planting the glory and worship of God and not primarily dissatisfaction with my present situation? Am I truly convinced that church planting is the most effective strategy under heaven to advance the kingdom of God, make disciples of all nations and thereby change the world? Do I truly believe the [...] -
Confirm a Church Planter’s Calling
The Importance of a Clear Call to Church Planting The first lecture of my church planting class each semester is always an exegesis of 2Timothy 2:1-7. That text has been my source of strength through the years in ministry. Timothy was very discouraged in the ministry and on the verge of quitting. The Apostle Paul held [...] -
Book Review: An Introduction to the Science of Missions
Book Review: An Introduction to the Science of Missions By J.H. Bavinck Reviewed by Andy Johnson An Introduction to the Science of Missions Presbyterian and Reformed, 1960. 324 pages. $16.99 The other night I told my wife I was going to begin this book review by asking the reader, “If you were going to be marooned alone on an island, [...] -
What does it take to be an effective church planter?
Charles Ridley conducted a study of church planters in the United States and Canada. His subjects in the study represented 13 Protestant denominations. Based upon his research and subsequent field testing, he developed a list of 13 prominent performance dimensions. For over a decade, these dimensions have been used to select church planters. [...] -
Book Review: Church Planting Movements
By David Garrison Reviewed by Ed Roberts Church Planting Movements: How God Is Redeeming a Lost World WIGTake Resources, 2003. 362 pages. $18.95 Sometimes a book contains important biblical truths and helpful suggestions even though its theological methodology or hermeneutic is flawed. In that situation, I might recommend the book, but only if the reader has good biblical and [...] -
Book Review: Let the Nations Be Glad!
Book Review: Let the Nations Be Glad! By John Piper Reviewed by Robin Let the Nations Be Glad! The Supremacy of God in Missions Baker Academic, 2004. $14.99 Growing up in the United Kingdom, I always had an interest in what God was doing globally, yet I was fairly ignorant of the “missions world.” For the last five years [...] -
A Pastor’s Forum Concerning Pastor’s Training New Pastors
9Marks asked a roundtable of pastors the following question: Do local churches have the responsibility to help raise up the next generation of pastors, and if so, why? Answers from: Rickey Armstrong (Glendale Baptist Church, Miami, FL) Stephen E. Farish (Crossroads Church, Grayslake, IL) David Helm (Holy Trinity Church, Chicago, IL) Juan Sanchez (High Pointe Baptist Church, Austin, TX) Sandy Willson (Second [...] -
A Seminary President’s Forum
9Marks Ministries asked a roundtable of seminary presidents the following two questions: Why is your seminary needed? What’s an exciting example you have seen being done in a local church that would encourage pastors to think of raising up the next generation? Answers from: Daniel L. Akin (Southeastern) Bryan Chapell (Covenant) Dennis P. Hollinger (Gordon Conwell) Paige Patterson (Southwestern) Daniel L. Akin I [...] -
Seven Seasons of Church Planting
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Elders Affirmation of our Beliefs about Homosexuality
MVC Pastors, the following is a draft affirmation of our beliefs about Homosexuality. Our affirmation that the Bible is the infallible Word of God with “supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct,” and our affirmation that “a Christian should live for the glory of God” include the following six beliefs about heterosexuality [...] -
2009 Worship God MP3 Sessions
You can download the sessions from the Worship God conference (2009): The God of Worship (John Piper) The Heart of Worship (John Piper) The Leaders of Worship (Jeff Purswell) The Church of Worship (Thabiti Anyabwile) Lessons Learned from Three Decades of Leading (C.J. Mahaney and Bob Kauflin) The Life of Worship (Bob Kauflin) Go here for more listening options and resources. HT: Z -
Sanctified — by grace alone through faith alone — One Day at a Time
Rod Rosenbladt is professor of theology and apologetics at Concordia University (Irvine, California) and co-host of The White Horse Inn radio broadcast. The following is an excerpt of his article in Modern Reformation: Issue: “God Justifies the Wicked” Nov./Dec. Vol. 1 No. 6 1992 Pages 8-12, 30-31. ________________________ The motif in the New Testament, and in the Reformation [...]