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How to Motivate Change with the Gospel vs the Law
One of the most challenging aspects of gospel-centered preaching is motivating change with the gospel rather than with the law.Pastor's typically know how to talk about justifying grace.However, we struggle to communicate sanctifying grace.We know th...
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Living as a Son Before Serving as a Pastor
Pastors receive more criticism than encouragement. We see our faults more than our gifts. We may hear the Accuser more than the Validator. Maybe more than anyone, we need to hear the welcoming voice of a smiling Father. We need to live as sons before...
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The Power of Word Studies for Developing Keywords for PPGR Sermon Prep
In this video, I want to show how word studies can add gas to the fire of sermon prep using the PPGR Preaching System.
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Tasting the Grace of Wisdom (Another PPGR Example)
Cross-Tethered Preaching is a ministry devoted to helping pastors and teachers preach the fullness of God's grace by tethering every message to the cross of the risen and reigning Jesus.This is another short example of the PPGR preaching system, whic...
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The Big Differece a Small Preposition Makes in the Definition of Repentance
In Mark 1:15, Jesus' begins his public ministry by stating, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe the gospel."In this single statement, Jesus claims all Old Testament prophecies about the long-awai...
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The Dual Proclamation of the Cross & How Moral Superiority and Spiritual Insecurity are Red Flags for Acute Spiritual Danger
In this video, I want to share with you one of the most profound discoveries of my Christian life.Nothing criticizes me more personally and deeply than the cross (law). At the same time, nothing validates me more completely and unreservedly than the ...
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The Better Way (A PPGR Example)
Below is an example of how to use the PPGR Preaching System to save time crafting focused, clear messages that are rooted in a specific text, address a problem with the human condition, tether the text and theme to the cross, and provide redemptive a...
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Practice the Focused Four (VIDEO)
Cross-Tethered Preaching is devoted to helping pastors preach the fullness of God’s grace in Jesus. Subscribe for free, weekly preaching helps.I want to share what I've learned about the power of the Focused Four.A study of the most productive c...
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Jesus Was a Friend of Sinners? (VIDEO)
Below is an example of how to use the PPGR Preaching System to save time crafting focused, clear messages that are rooted in a specific text, address a problem with the human condition, tether the text and theme to the cross, and provide re...
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The Sanctifying Power of Simple Reminders (VIDEO)
Below is an example of how to use the PPGR Preaching System to save time crafting focused, clear messages that are rooted in a specific text, address a problem with the human condition, tether the text and theme to the cross, and provide redemptive a...
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Fighting the Good Fight (VIDEO)
Below is an example of how to use the PPGR Preaching System to save time crafting focused, clear messages that are rooted in a specific text, address a problem with the human condition, tether the text and theme to the cross, and provide re...
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The Priority and Progress of Preaching (VIDEO)
Below is an example of how to use the PPGR Preaching System to save time crafting focused, clear messages that are rooted in a specific text, address a problem with the human condition, tether the text and theme to the cross, and provide re...
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A Pastor's Unexpected Primary Example (VIDEO)
Below is an example of how to use the PPGR Preaching System to save time crafting focused, clear messages that are rooted in a specific text, address a problem with the human condition, tether the text and theme to the cross, and provide re...
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The Essential Disposition of God Toward His Children
Below is an example of how to use the PPGR Preaching System to save time crafting focused, clear messages that are rooted in a specific text, address a problem with the human condition, tether the text and theme to the cross, and provide re...
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Who Should and Shouldn't Aspire to the Office of Elder
Below is an example of how to use the PPGR Preaching System to save time crafting focused, clear messages that are rooted in a specific text, address a problem with the human condition, tether the text and theme to the cross, and provide re...
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