by David Allen | Jul 20, 2020 | General, Gospel, Preaching, Theology
Tomorrow would have been J. I. Packer’s 94th birthday. Tributes have flooded social media. His influence on my life began almost 30 years before I met him—through one special book. I followed God’s call to preach in 1973 at the age of 16. During the months of seeking...
by David Allen | Mar 31, 2020 | Bible, Culture, Devotional, Preaching, Scripture References
Three times in Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus commands us not to worry—v. 25, 31, 34. Like a football coach at practice making his players practice the same play over and over, Jesus says: “Run it again!” The word “worry” occurs six times in this text. For every Christian,...
by David Allen | Mar 24, 2020 | Bible, Culture, Preaching, Scripture References, Sermons
What the Bible asserts as fact, reason must believe by faith! Psalm 34:11-22 helps us overcome our fears. The troubles of life need not overwhelm you, but through prayer, faith, and right living, God will deliver you. Let Psalm 34 inoculate you against fear! 1.“Fear...
by David Allen | Mar 19, 2020 | Culture, Devotional, Preaching, Scripture References, Uncategorized
Winston Churchill said: “Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision.” A disease sweeps the nation. It is no respecter of persons. It crosses national boundaries. It afflicts the old and the young; the rich and the poor. The disease is not COVID-19. No, it is not a new...
by David Allen | Mar 11, 2020 | Bible, Preaching, Scripture References, Sermons
Preaching that is text-driven and not merely text-centered requires a careful look at the structure of the passage. Here are some linguistic and exegetical thoughts on Hebrews 10:19-25, which is the first paragraph in the third major division of the letter. For more...
by David Allen | Mar 6, 2020 | Bible, Preaching, Scripture References, Sermons
II. NOTES ON THE PARABLE: VERSE 1 – Two possible scenarios: 1) Manager/Steward had charge of the leasing of the land of a wealthy landowner and collecting rent from the farmers. Rent was paid in the produce of the land to the land owner. 2) Merchants who purchased...
