Disciple-making ministry tip: A tool for memorizing Bible passages

  • Dave Burt
  • 31 August 2015

Bible verses are hard to remember, because you’re trying to hang a tiny shred of Scripture on the flimsy hook of an arbitrary chapter and verse number. They lack context, which makes them not only harder to remember but less useful for disciple-making ministry, and potentially dangerous.

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Superficiality can’t be solved glibly or easily

  • David Phillips
  • 2 October 2015

You’ve reached the end of a fantastic study. The group has been engaged, asking good questions; you feel like you’re seeing a group of people keen to apply the word of God to their lives. You reach the application questions. And nothing. No one comes up with anything.

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The Briefing on CD-Rom (21st anniversary edition)

  • 16 October 2009

A collection of 21 years of articles from Matthias Media's flagship journal, The Briefing on CD-Rom. Fully searchable; find and print articles on a wide range of Christian topics.

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Christmas Card K (pack of 10)

  • 20 November 2013

FRONT: News of great joy INSIDE: The angel said to them, "Do not be afaid. Listen, I am here to bring you good news of great joy which is for all the people; today, a Saviour has been born to you in the city of David. He is Christ the Lord." The Gospel of Luke, chapter 2, verses 10 to 11 Pack of 10 cards with envelopes.

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The art of biblical interpretation: A history of what God does

  • John McClean
  • 22 February 2016

In the ancient world, when a great king made a covenant with his people, the document included an account of history (scholars call it the historical prologue). The king underlined what he had done for his subjects, how he protected them, and so reminded them why they owed him loyalty.

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How to preach through mental fog

  • Timothy Raymond
  • 20 April 2017

If you’ve preached more than, say, a dozen sermons you’ve certainly experienced mental fog. This phenomenon can cause you to panic in the pulpit, and in your panic you can make your sermon much worse.

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Giving the Talk: Biblical preaching with John Chapman

  • John Chapman
  • 20 October 2013

John Chapman gives tips to young preachers on how to give Christian talks.

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Down-under round-up: 24 February 2016

  • Sandy Grant
  • 24 February 2016

Links to good reads on Christianity and politics, gender issues, Satan's strategies, the qualities of 'sheep', online theological study, good habits for pastors, and 2nd century Christians.

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Visible compassion for invisible illnesses

  • Cassie Watson
  • 14 February 2018

Chances are you know at least one person in your church suffering from an invisible illness. These are chronic conditions that have few outward signs but significantly impair daily living.

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