Called to Minster
I was recently asked to be a guest lecturer for a ministry course at Wilson University in California. I chose to discuss the various calls to minister. I hope you enjoy this video lecture.
Daily Readings in the Bible 2 Kings 12-14
After king Ahaziah’s death, his mother, Athaliah, began killing all of the royal seed (2 Kings 11:1). Athaliah crowned herself queen, and seized the throne in Judah and reigned for six years. Ahaziah’s sister, Jehosheba, took his last remaining son, Joash, and hid him in the house of the Lord for six years (2 Kings […]
Daily Readings in the Bible 2 Kings 1-3
The Lord chose Elisha to be Elijah’s predecessor (1 Kings 20:16, 20-21). Elisha, as an act of servitude, poured water on the hands of Elijah (2 Kings 3:11). Elisha wanted to be just like Elijah. In fact, as the day of Elijah’s departure grew closer, Elisha was right next to him. Also following Elijah on […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Exodus 4-6
The children of Israel groaned in their slavery and cried out, and their cry for help went up to God. God heard their groaning and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, with Isaac and with Jacob. God looked upon Israel and was concerned about them (Ex. 2:23-25). God’s plan to rescue Israel from their plight […]
Made for a Purpose
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations (Jeremiah 1:5). There are twin questions a pastor is asked: “What is the will of God for my life?” The other is “What is my calling?” Many feel these […]
Cut it Straight Podcast: Seven Deadly Sins: Envy
Episode 30 1 Peter 2:1–3 Envy: The feeling of unhappiness at the blessing and fortune of others. Geared towards what other have, and what we may think we don’t have. Jealousy: Sometimes geared towards what we have, and the fear or losing it. Jerry Bridges in his book “Respectable Sins” says, “Sinful jealousy occurs when […]
Cut it Straight Podcast: Seven: The Seven Deadly Sins of Ministry
Episode 027 The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride Envy Anger Sloth Greed Gluttony Lust Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information go to my website nswhitley.com Follow me on Twitter: @nswhitley Like and share my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nswhitley/ Download my eBook The Lost Art of Spiritual Disciplines on Amazon N.S. Whitley- The Lost […]
Cut it Straight Podcast: Interview with Pastor Paul McGee
Listen to Pastor McGee’s preaching here Follow Pastor McGee on Twitter Pastor McGee recommended a couple of websites for Bible study: Precept Austin BibleHub Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information go to my website nswhitley.com Follow me on Twitter: @nswhitley Like and share my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nswhitley/ Download my eBook The […]
Cut it Straight Podcast: The Spiritual Disciplines of the Man of God – Prayer
The Discipline of Prayer Five Steps for Focused Prayer Praise and Thanksgiving– “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name” (Psalm 100:4)! Worship – “Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth” (Psalm 96:9)! Repentance: Psalm 51 Supplication/Intercession: “First of […]
Cut it Straight Podcast: Qualifications for Ministry: Church Confirmation
Qualifications for Ministry Part Five: The Corporate Confirmation As we have studied the biblical qualifications for the ministry we have seen many internal and external requirements. The Man of God must: be above reproach (1 Tim. 3:2) be sober-minded (1 Tim. 3:2) have marriage fidelity (1 Tim. 3:2) self-controlled (1 Tim. 3:2) respectable (1 Tim. […]