Daily Readings in the Bible Genesis 25-26

Isaac the son of Abraham is overshadowed in Scripture. Even though he is considered a Patriarch, he is often overlooked due to the large shadow cast by Abraham and Jacob. Of the three Patriarchs Isaac lived the longest, for he died at the age of 180 years. Abraham died at 175, and Jacob died at […]

Recommended Reading for Young Ministers

I often get asked about what books I recommend. Most of the time it’s young ministers looking to begin reading. I’ve shared the same list for several years, adding and subtracting over time. I want to share that reading list with you, dear readers. I have said it before, but it bears repeating: A book […]

Knowing The Will of God

One of the most common questions pastors and ministers get asked is, “What is the will of God for my life?” Those who want to please God want to take into consideration God’s will. A lot of bad decisions could be avoided if the will of God was taken into consideration. Most trouble, much heart […]

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 […]

Five Tips to Engage with Scripture

Venturing to read and study Scripture can be intimidating for some Christians. Each may have their own stumbling blocks as to why they aren’t able to consistently engage with the Bible. However, God desires for each Christian to spend time with His Word. It is through the truth of God’s Word that we are sanctified […]

Cut it Straight Podcast: The Discipline of Resolve

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information go to my website nswhitley.com  Check out the Bible Exposition Podcast and listen to our series God’s Plan for Redemption! 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 Jonathan Edwards’ […]

Cut it Straight Podcast: Guarding Yourself and the Doctrine

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Cut it Straight Podcast: Preaching Lab (Session Four)

In this final session of the Preaching Lab we look at the delivery of the sermon and post-sermon. 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 […]

Cut it Straight Podcast: Preaching Lab (Session Three)

In this episode we look at the use of illustrations, finalizing our notes, and application of the sermon. 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 […]

Cut it Straight Podcast: Preaching Lab (Session Two)

In this episode we continue the Preaching Lab series. Step One: Pray. Seek the Lord for guidance for the best topic on which to preach about. Saturate your study and preparation with prayer. Without the anointing we might as well not even attempt to preach. Step Two: Select a Text. Our assignment was to preach […]