The Meaning of Preaching
What is preaching? Ours is a time when the word in many circles has less than positive connotations. Consider these 7 components of biblical preaching – preaching that honors God and shows real concern for the eternal welfare of people. PREACHING IS PROCLAMATION. There is a message to be heralded, there are words to be […]
Two Outlines for Busy Preachers and Teachers
The Text of Texts on Jesus from the Lips of Our Lord Himself Mark 10:45 This passage shows 8 great relationships / roles served by Jesus. He is – He is Deity – Son of Man. Daniel 7:13-14. John 1:1-4; 14-18 et al. He is Humanity – Son of Man. Daniel 7 again. Rom. 8:3; […]
A Parting Change
Introduction When we know that we don’t have much time left, it is only right to think of the next generation and to do all we can to encourage them to proclaim Jesus and His gospel faithfully and diligently. This is exactly what the apostle Paul does in the book of 2 Timothy. As his […]
Christian – How Will You Grow Old?
They still bear fruit in old age (Psalm 92:14). [imageframe lightbox=”no” gallery_id=”” lightbox_image=”” style_type=”bottomshadow” hover_type=”none” bordercolor=”” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”right” link=”” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” class=”” id=””][/imageframe]Just a few days ago, I got to visit 98-year-old gospel preacher George Bailey, who resides in a “retirement home” in the greater Houston metropolitan area. What an […]
A Christ-Centered Family
ON LOAN – these 2 words powerfully describe YOUR family, YOUR home. Our families, our homes – they are OURS FOR A WHILE, so THEY CAN BE GOD’s forever. 1 Corinthians 4:2; Luke 12:48. What kind of legacy – what kind of spiritual emphasis, are YOU leaving within your family and home? Few questions are […]
Fellowship 101
Without truly biblical fellowship, we’re sunk! Without truly biblical emphasis / practice of fellowship, we CANNOT legitimately lay claim to being the people of God! Think of Acts 2:42. Right doctrine and right practice without right relationship with God and one another in God’s family – Impossible! This study deals with the meaning of and some […]
PTP USB Drives Are Available!
You’ve asked. We’ve answered. For the first time, the annual PTP USB drives are available for purchasing! They are $100 each and shipping is free. Drives are available for PTP 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. They can be ordered by giving us a call at 877.338.3397.
PTP 2016 Counselor Bios
We still have open slots available with some of our counselors, and their bios are below. To schedule your appointment, please send an email to kelli@polishingthepulpit.com or give Kelli a call at 877.338.3397. Appointments are kept confidential. Dr. Jerry L. Martin Jerry is the Dean of the School of Human Services at Amridge University, in […]
PTP Coloring Book
We know you and your family are excited about PTP. To help pass a little time, we’ve designed a few coloring sheets for your kids and one for you adults, too! We’d love to see your creations posted to our Facebook page! [button link=”http://polishingthepulpit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/PTP-2016-Coloring-Book.pdf” color=”default” size=”xlarge” stretch=”yes” type=”” shape=”” target=”_blank” title=”” gradient_colors=”|” gradient_hover_colors=”|” accent_color=”” accent_hover_color=”” […]