John Piper’s 8 Reasons to Memorize Scripture

I have had the privilege of hearing John Piper talk about his process of Scripture memory.  He works hard at it.  And it pays off. I found this video from a message years ago.  In the full sermon, he actually quotes Scripture for the first 15 minutes of his message.  This clip shows him giving reasons why Scripture memory is …

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Do More Better

I’m not gonna lie – I bought this book for myself and put it in my Christmas stocking. I was making some purchases for others folks at Christmastime, and I saw this book linked and it got me hooked.  I try to make it a practice to evaluate life and ministry at the end of every year and this book description …

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Bloodlines

I read John Piper’s Bloodlines last week and was deeply impacted by it.  While combatting racism has been a major point in my story, it seems as if it has picked up as even a deeper burden as of late. This book was great theologically and practically.  Here’s the synopsis: Genocide. Terrorism. Hate crimes. In a world where racism is far …

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Praying the Bible

I took this book home Monday night and had it finished before I went to work on Tuesday.  Powerful book! Here is the book’s synopsis: All Christians know they should pray, but sometimes it’s hard to know how—especially if the minutes start to drag and our minds start to wander. Offering readers hope, encouragement, and the practical advice they’re looking for, this concise …

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The Battle Plan for Prayer Bible Study

Develop a deeper walk with God as you seek the Lord for your battles first. The Battle Plan for Prayer Bible Study equips believers to create their own prayer strategy and be specific and strategic in prayer. This study features teaching by Alex and Stephen Kendrick on the topics of: what prayer is and is not, why God wants us to pray, …

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92% of Down Syndrome Babies Are Aborted

What does Psalm 139 tell us about the unborn?  What about those children with disabilities?  David Platt provides answers for these questions in this short soundbite from a sermon.

You Can’t Make Christ Cool

Enjoy this edition of Short-Sermon Saturday with a clip of Matt Chandler reminding us that “you can’t make Christ cool.”  It is a great word for church leaders.

Think Orange

Reggie Joiner’s book Think Orange has a simple concept. 2 combined influences make a greater impact that just 2 influences. His concept is when you mix red and yellow you get orange.  Let’s see what happens when you don’t rely solely on home or church but bring them together. Joiner is a gifted leader, thorough communicator, and passionate about this …

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The Word

“The Word” is a project by North Side Worship telling the grand narrative of the Bible. It became available at North Side (May 3, 2015) and iTunes (May 5, 2015). Track Listing Let There Be (Creation) How We’ve Fallen (The Fall) No One Like Our God (Exodus) The Ten Commandments (Law) Our God Is With Us (Covenant) Enter His Gates (Psalms) Return to Me (Prophets) …

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The Federal Headship of Jesus

In this sermon clip from The Gospel Coalition 2015, Voddie Baucham reminds us that we need Christ more than our example but as our “federal head”— this allows sinners like us to be both forgiven and declared righteous.