It is good for you…

Suffering appears in many different forms. As many different lives as there are, so there are that many different kinds and degrees of suffering. One thing we might be assured of, however. Every person will experience some measure of suffering in life. For the believer, the suffering is an examination to see if he will […]

Shepherds’ Conference audio

The audio from almost all the sessions of last week’s Shepherds’ Conference has now been posted (only three of the 38 sessions have not been posted). You can download all the audio for free here. The notes from the workshops are typically posted within a few weeks; you will be able to find them here. […]

Shepherds’ Conference Session 9 – John MacArthur

Note: All these notes are rough and are not exact transcriptions. There will be errors (typos) and things that are missed from the messages. What contributes to a lasting ministry? Separation, sincerity, and sympathy. They need to know that you care. You can tell them that God is sovereign, but you had better be there […]

Shepherds’ Conference Session 8 – Steve Lawson

Note: All these notes are rough and are not exact transcriptions. There will be errors (typos) and things that are missed from the messages. Also, I missed the first few minutes of this seminar. This war is an invisible war — unseen conflict between God and Satan, heaven and hell, good and evil and there […]

Shepherds’ Conference Seminar 4 – Carey Hardy

Note: All these notes are rough and are not exact transcriptions. There will be errors (typos) and things that are missed from the messages. Also, I missed the first few minutes of this seminar. A balanced Christian life is completely avoiding both liberty and legalism. There is a third way — the gospel. Not just […]

Shepherds’ Conference Session 7 – Phil Johnson

Note: All these notes are rough and are not exact transcriptions. There will be errors (typos) and things that are missed from the messages. In the past 10 years alone every fundamental doctrine has been placed on the table for debate — and it has even become shocking when someone stands up for truth. The […]

Shepherds’ Conference Session 6 – Al Mohler

Note: All these notes are rough and are not exact transcriptions. There will be errors (typos) and things that are missed from the messages. The disappearance of the pulpit is the hallmark of the age. Have you noticed the sermons of the age? They’re small. Not short. But small. Preaching needs to be big. Not […]

Seminar 3 – Paton, Turning Spectators into Servants?

Note: All these notes are rough and are not exact transcriptions. There will be errors (typos) and things that are missed from the messages. In a culture where entertainment and being a consumer and spectator is considered the norm for every area of life, how do you turn people into servants? In a simple word […]

Shepherds’ Conference – Phil Johnson on Spurgeon

Note: All these notes are rough and are not exact transcriptions. There will be errors (typos) and things that are missed from the messages. Additionally, Phil Johnson used extensive quotes, which it was not possible to transcribe. It will be worth listening to the audio to capture the full sense of his argument. Criticism in […]

Shepherds’ Conference – Session 5 – John MacArthur Q & A

Note: All these notes are rough and are not exact transcriptions. There will be errors (typos) and things that are missed from the messages. John MacArthur and Rick Holland addressed ten questions that were commonly asked at the conference. Session 5 – MacArthur.pdf

Shepherds’ Conference Session 4 – Rick Holland

Note: All these notes are rough and are not exact transcriptions. There will be errors (typos) and things that are missed from the messages. Of what is the preacher afraid? And how should the preacher respond to that fear? Of what should he really be afraid? Rick Holland offers four contrasting principles of fear from […]

Music and misc. from Wednesday’s Shepherds’ Conference

A couple reflections on the Shepherds’ Conference from yesterday (and a couple pictures). I always look forward to the music at the Shepherds’ Conference, and yesterday fulfilled all my expectations. Amazing congregational singing and the Master’s Seminary men’s chorus (250 men!) was amazing in the first session. Add special music by Jubilant Sykes, Phil Webb […]

Session 3 – John MacArthur

Note: All these notes are rough and are not exact transcriptions. There will be errors (typos) and things that are missed from the messages. Does a pastor have a life of integrity? If he does, how should he respond when that integrity is unjustly attacked and criticized? Why should he defend himself? The example of […]

Session 2 – Tom Pennington

Note: All these notes are rough and are not exact transcriptions. There will be errors (typos) and things that are missed from the messages. How will a preacher preach? What methods will he use to craft his sermons? Tom Pennington provides insights from Paul and 1 Cor. 2. Session 2 – Pennington.pdf

Wragg – Preaching from a pure heart

Note: All these notes are rough and are not exact transcriptions. There will be errors (typos) and things that are missed from the messages. The most important priority of the preacher is not to prepare sermons, but to prepare his heart for ministry. Jerry Wragg offered seven principles to prepare our hearts. An excellent, well-needed […]