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The observation is often made in regards to the Christian Pastor, his wife and children, that their lives are never quite the same, that 'they must watch their step' as the scrutinising eyes of the congregation are always upon them, how true! A pastor must take heed as to his walk and dealings with his fellow men, ensuring that his family and wife are 'ruled well' declaring him to be a fit instrument and qualified for the office of undershepherd. A minister of Christ may be criticised for his pulpit foibles or his tendencies to labour some aspect of doctrine more than another, he may be applauded at the door for his excellent sermon and be told how much of a blessing that the message was to that dear saint of God, what a blessed thing that can be. However, it is lamentable that the one aspect of the pastor that often does not come under scrutiny particularly by his own congregation is the condition of his own soul. If i could qualify that statement by saying, that a pastor is generally although wrongly considered to be resilient to discouragement, after all he is studying the word all week, he is a man of prayer etc etc...we all know the concept that is universally abroad, however, a minister carries so much upon his soul, pastoral difficulties, the spiritual concerns of his sheep, the progress of his work, all these things may lead to his soul not being in a happy state, tiredness sets in, he feels weary, he believes he should maybe consider quitting, at times he feels like exclaiming, 'no man careth for my soul." All pastors i am sure will experience this at some point or another, yet the discouraged heart of their pastor often goes unnoticed by the congregation and even the elders, the psuedo concept prevails, "Only the members of session and laity are allowed to be discouraged, but not the minister.!" Dear brothers in Christ it may be a good thing to instruct our congregation in this respect that we are but men, subject to like passions as they are, we must labour to remove the thought of a supposed superior spirituality that supposedly protects us from being disheartened in the work...I do not intend by my comments to undermine the spiritual strength of a pastor, but let it be said that God does bring his pastors through trying times, he tests them in the preliminary trials with the foot soldiers in order to see if they will run in the Olympic's with the horses. Having said the above i want to recommend to every Christian minister this sermon by Prof. Donnelly, it is succinct and to the point, it will warm your heart and reveal God's purpose of love in calling you to the pastorate. Many sermons have been given with the intention of encouraging God's servants, but this one tells it the way it is! I would say that listening to this sermon was probably the most profitable half hour i have spent in sermon listening as a long time. May God bless this refreshing and invigorating message to your heart. Paul Thompson. |
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 "The Kind of Father Who Pleases God" (Part 3).Rev. Carl Haak--------------------------------The future elders, pastors, deacons, mothers, leaders of the people of God are your children. Our calling is to equip them, to equip them mentally,...[ abbreviated | read entire ] |
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"The Kind of Father Who Pleases God" (Part 2)Rev. Carl Haak--------------------------------So, the calling is this: Father, you who have been given the responsibility of leading not only your wife but also your household, you nurture your children...[ abbreviated | read entire ] |
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"The Kind of Father Who Pleases God"Rev. Carl Haak--------------------------------Are you the kind of father who pleases God? One of the greatest privileges that God could ever give to us is to be a father of the children of His grace, to care for...[ abbreviated | read entire ] |
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Mount Merrion Free Presbyterian Church (Belfast) have issued a call to Paul to be their Minister. The Ordination and Installation is being held inMartyrs Memorial Free Presbyterian Church.On Thursday 6th December 2007@8.OOpm"And I will give you...[ abbreviated | read entire ] |
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The High Calling of Motherhood. By Walter Chantry (Part 3).4. A HIGH CALLING If a godly mother is to succeed at this task, she must be a woman filled with faith, love and holiness. These must not be occasional, but consistent qualities of life [1...[ abbreviated | read entire ] |
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The High Calling of Motherhood. By Walter Chantry (Part 2).2) THE HOPE OF SALVATION The Apostle Paul does not abandon woman with an indication that her misery is self-inflicted. A promise is given from the Most High: "But women will be saved"...[ abbreviated | read entire ] |
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The High Calling of Motherhood. By Walter Chantry (Part 1). "Notwithstanding she (the woman/women) shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety." (1 Tim 2:15) Our generation has highlighted the...[ abbreviated | read entire ] |
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Richard Baxter - A Corrective for Reformed Preachers by Edward Donnelly. Why Baxter? His theology was not entirely sound. His desire to promote church unity sometimes betrayed him into seeking common cause with those who were far removed from...[ abbreviated | read entire ] |
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The Catechisms of the Westminster Assembly by John Murray In the records of the Westminster Assembly we find a great deal of debate concerning catechism long before the date upon which the Assembly actually turned to the composition of the two...[ abbreviated | read entire ] |
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John Murray
Professor John Murray (1898-1975), a native of Scotland, studied at Princeton Theological Seminary under J. Gresham Machen and Geerhardus Vos. He taught... |
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