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Substance abuse is a growing problem worldwide, attested by the countless recovery programs that promise to help addicts “get sober.” The Bible has a great deal to say about addiction because, at its root, addiction is like any other sin: it is a turning from God to something else for comfort and answers. In this session Terry ... Continue Reading 

Discouragement, adversity, and suffering often mark ministers’ lives. Sometimes we feel like the psalmist in Psalms 42 and 43, alone in the desert and forgotten by God. Drawing on the psalmist’s experience, Derek Thomas offers encouragement by pointing to God’s sovereignty and commitment to our good, demonstrated ultimately in the cross of Christ. While we ... Continue Reading 

Moses was a remarkably self-controlled leader. When the Hebrews tested his patience one too many times, though, he lost his cool. Today’s pastors aren’t immune to anger, either—and unfortunately, a quick-tempered pastor will often cause great harm to his church, his home, and ultimately himself. In response to this sobering reality, Christopher Ash leads ... Continue Reading 

Moses was a remarkably self-controlled leader. When the Hebrews tested his patience one too many times, though, he lost his cool. Today’s pastors aren’t immune to anger, either—and unfortunately, a quick-tempered pastor will often cause great harm to his church, his home, and ultimately himself. In response to this sobering reality, Christopher Ash leads ... Continue Reading 

Paul’s message to Titus was clear and consistent: teach sound doctrine with dignity, integrity, and the authority given by God Himself. Titus was also to model the godly character and service he exhorted others to practice. Words, cautions Alistair Begg, are useless if they are not supported by actions. In contrast, when a pastor’s conduct ... Continue Reading 

Paul’s message to Titus was clear and consistent: teach sound doctrine with dignity, integrity, and the authority given by God Himself. Titus was also to model the godly character and service he exhorted others to practice. Words, cautions Alistair Begg, are useless if they are not supported by actions. In contrast, when a pastor’s conduct ... Continue Reading 

Spiritual warfare doesn’t always look the way popular movies portray it. Rather, as pastor Thabiti Anyabwile explains, it is often waged through devious, subversive strategies. The fight is led by demons who use liars disguised as faith teachers to destroy men by getting them to abandon the faith. To combat this, a minister’s duty is ... Continue Reading 

Spiritual warfare doesn’t always look the way popular movies portray it. Rather, as pastor Thabiti Anyabwile explains, it is often waged through devious, subversive strategies. The fight is led by demons who use liars disguised as faith teachers to destroy men by getting them to abandon the faith. To combat this, a minister’s duty is ... Continue Reading 

In this address to pastors and other ministers of the Gospel, Alistair Begg encourages the church to honor biblical preaching. Faithful preachers and teachers must follow the apostle Paul’s example in reasoning with people and drawing truth directly from Scripture. Only after we teach others what Jesus has done in the Gospel can we then share ... Continue Reading 

Gospel ministry—the ministry of the Word of God—is to be Christ-shaped by definition. How then should the servant of the Lord approach it? Alistair Begg explains that he must do so in dependence on God and in accordance with His mission and character. Pastors must lead their congregations from the front, demonstrating the humility and ... Continue Reading 

Gospel ministry—the ministry of the Word of God—is to be Christ-shaped by definition. How then should the servant of the Lord approach it? Alistair Begg explains that he must do so in dependence on God and in accordance with His mission and character. Pastors must lead their congregations from the front, demonstrating the humility and ... Continue Reading 

Ministers of Jesus Christ have a high calling which encompasses their personal lives as well as their public ministry. In this message, Alistair Begg reminds pastors of important points from Paul’s first letter to Timothy. Before gospel ministers can remind others of the truths of the faith, those same truths must first nourish their own souls ... Continue Reading 

Ministers of Jesus Christ have a high calling which encompasses their personal lives as well as their public ministry. In this message, Alistair Begg reminds pastors of important points from Paul’s first letter to Timothy. Before gospel ministers can remind others of the truths of the faith, those same truths must first nourish their own souls ... Continue Reading 

Since the early church, pastors—especially young pastors—face many challenges. In this message, Alistair Begg explores Paul’s instruction to Timothy on the “standing orders” that are to direct the life and work of a gospel minister. In growing as an example of godliness, it is important to pay close attention to one’s speech, conduct ... Continue Reading 

Since the early church, pastors—especially young pastors—face many challenges. In this message, Alistair Begg explores Paul’s instruction to Timothy on the “standing orders” that are to direct the life and work of a gospel minister. In growing as an example of godliness, it is important to pay close attention to one’s speech, conduct ... Continue Reading 

In his first letter to Timothy, Paul reminded his protégé what it meant to be a good servant of Christ Jesus. Unpacking this text, Alistair Begg lays out the facets of faithful ministry, such as providing a godly example, passing on faithful teaching, and practicing disciplined persistence. As Timothy needed Paul, so we need others to remind ... Continue Reading 

In his first letter to Timothy, Paul reminded his protégé what it meant to be a good servant of Christ Jesus. Unpacking this text, Alistair Begg lays out the facets of faithful ministry, such as providing a godly example, passing on faithful teaching, and practicing disciplined persistence. As Timothy needed Paul, so we need others to remind ... Continue Reading 

In a message from Paul’s epistle to the Corinthian church, Alistair Begg shows us that pastoral ministry should be neither overly esteemed nor written off. The minister of God, he reminds us, is a servant of Christ and is responsible to Him alone. There is comfort and challenge in this responsibility. While the world may reject ... Continue Reading 

In churches everywhere, many pastors are discouraged, burdened, and overworked. How, then, can church members best pray for their pastors? Alistair Begg counsels us by drawing on Paul’s words of encouragement to his pastoral protégé, Timothy. Paul urges Timothy and other pastors to keep their heads amid challenges and trials. By praying that our pastors may ... Continue Reading 

Education, aspiration, and personality by themselves do not make an effective minister. The core ingredient must be a clear, personal call from God. On the occasion of a fellow pastor’s ordination, Alistair Begg outlines the way this relentless, unmistakable, and irresistible call comes. While the path to the pulpit may vary from person to person, in ... Continue Reading 

John the Baptist was a remarkable preacher. But was it only his unique wardrobe, strange diet, and uncommon location that drew people to him? Or was there something more? Alistair Begg examines the life of the preacher and presents to us four aspects of John’s ministry worthy of our consideration. With divine authority, personal integrity, genuine ... Continue Reading 

John the Baptist was a remarkable preacher. But was it only his unique wardrobe, strange diet, and uncommon location that drew people to him? Or was there something more? Alistair Begg examines the life of the preacher and presents to us four aspects of John’s ministry worthy of our consideration. With divine authority, personal integrity, genuine ... Continue Reading 

Of all the major world religions, Christianity is one of the few in which people gather together for the express purpose of singing. Christians, guest speaker Matt Boswell teaches, are a singing people—and no wonder, since we have such good news to sing about! In this talk, Boswell encourages church leaders to articulate a clear theological ... Continue Reading 

Of all the major world religions, Christianity is one of the few in which people gather together for the express purpose of singing. Christians, guest speaker Matt Boswell teaches, are a singing people—and no wonder, since we have such good news to sing about! In this talk, Boswell encourages church leaders to articulate a clear theological ... Continue Reading