by David Allen | Jan 8, 2020 | Bible, General, Pastoral Ministry, Preaching, Sermons, Theology
NOTE: This post is slightly revised from David L. Allen, 1-3 John: Fellowship in God’s Family, in Preaching the Word, R. Kent Hughes, ed. (Wheaton: IL, 2013), 275-77. If you are in a leadership position in someone’s church, and especially if you are a pastor, let me...
by David Allen | Aug 21, 2019 | Bible, Preaching, Scripture References
In 627 B.C., a young priest in the southern kingdom of Israel heard God’s call to be a prophet. Born in Anatoth, three miles northeast of Jerusalem, Jeremiah’s ministry spanned 40 turbulent years. He witnessed firsthand the death of his nation. His king, Josiah, had...
by David Allen | Oct 20, 2014 | Bible, Culture, General
MYTH 1 – The Bible does not condemn homosexuality. It is common to hear the LGBT community say the Bible does not condemn homosexuality. This is especially prevalent among those who claim to be Christians. “Nowhere does Jesus address homosexuality” is a constant...
by David Allen | Oct 17, 2014 | Bible, Culture, Preaching, Sermons
Houston Mayor Annise Parker, the city’s first openly lesbian mayor, launched an unprecedented attack on religious liberty earlier this week. The city issued subpoenas demanding a group of pastors turn over any sermons dealing with homosexuality, gender identity, or...
by David Allen | Oct 15, 2014 | Culture, Featured
UPDATE – Breaking News: News came Wednesday afternoon that Mark Driscoll has resigned as pastor of Mars Hill Church. http://bit.ly/1EZ6yn0. He stands there sporting a beard, broadsword, Bible, and blood-stained camouflage from his latest kill. He...