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Preaching the Truth

John MacArthur

The contemporary craving for shallow sermons that please and entertain is at least partly rooted in the popular myth that Jesus Himself was always likable, agreeable, winsome, and at the cutting edge of His culture’s fashions.

Jesus made it impossible for any hearer to walk away indifferent.

Jesus made it impossible for any hearer to walk away indifferent.




Preaching the Truth | Devotional

Therefore many of His disciples, when they heard this, said, “This is a hard saying; who can understand it?” . . . From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more.
John 6:60, 66

Sermons featuring straight biblical exposition, precise doctrine, difficult truths, or negative-sounding topics are strongly discouraged by virtually all the leading gurus of cultural relevance. Teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness (cf. 2 Tim. 3:16) are out.

Catering to itchy ears is in (cf. 4:3). No truly clued-in preacher nowadays would think to fill his message with reproof, rebuke, or exhortation (cf. 4:2). Instead, he does his best to suit the felt needs, preoccupations, and passions of the audience.


The contemporary craving for shallow sermons that please and entertain is at least partly rooted in the popular myth that Jesus Himself was always likable, agreeable, winsome, and at the cutting edge of His culture’s fashions.

Even a cursory look at Jesus’ preaching ministry reveals a totally different picture. Jesus’ sermons usually featured hard truths, harsh words, and high-octane controversy. His own disciples complained that His preaching was too hard to hear!

That’s why Jesus’ preaching heads the list of things that make Him impossible to ignore. No preacher has ever been more bold, prophetic, or provocative.

Jesus made it impossible for any hearer to walk away indifferent. Some left angry; some were deeply troubled by what He had to say; many had their eyes opened; and many more hardened their hearts against His message.

Some became His disciples, and others became His adversaries. But no one who listened to Him preach for very long could possibly remain unchanged or apathetic.


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John MacArthur

John MacArthur is a profound teacher of the word of God, a zealous preacher of Christian doctrine, a renowned writer and speaker, and Pastor and Teacher at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California

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Moments Of Truth

John MacArthur
John MacArthur has been and continues to be a champion for truth. This book features excerpts from many of those books of John MacArthur, giving you a daily moment of truth.
Nothing is too small for you to bring to Him in prayer. He has the answer you seek to every question.

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A Refuge and Rock

Charles Stanley
King David often used words such as refuge and rock to explain his relationship with God. For him, God was a refuge—a place where he could go anytime to find encouragement and understanding.
The principle is this: David allowed God to promote him in His way and in His time.

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God will Exalt you in due Season

Charles Stanley
David knew that the Lordhad established him as king over Israel, and that He had exalted His kingdom for the sake of His people Israel. Have you ever been passed over at work for a promotion that you felt you deserved?
Jesus Christ holds the greatest amount of acceptance you could ever hope to find

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Loving Acceptance

Charles Stanley
You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.
Even when we sin, God does not stop loving us. He created us out of His love.

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No Need to Fear

Charles Stanley
There was no reason for Daniel to be afraid. He had obeyed God perfectly. When we obey God, we do not have to worry about what will happen tomorrow. God has taken care of all of our tomorrows. However, if we are living outside of His will in sin, then we can expect to face some really difficult times.
God wants this to be the best time of your life. But if you are going to receive this favor, you must enlarge your vision.

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It’s Time To Enlarge Your Vision

Joel Osteen
Early in our marriage, Victoria and I walked through a beautiful, partially constructed home in our neighborhood. After viewing the house, Victoria said, “Joel, one day we’re going to live in a home just like that!” Visions of our bank account and my income at the time filled my mind.
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