Top Ten Books of 2017

As 2017 draws to a climax it is time for a review of my top books from the year. Its difficult for me to cull down my list to just ten books, because I’ve read several outstanding works this year. Not all of the books were published in 2017, its just that I’ve read them […]

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 […]

Cut it Straight Podcast: Preaching Lab (Session One)

In this episode we begin a new series: Preaching Lab. We look at the first two steps of beginning to prepare a sermon. Step One: Pray Step Two: Selecting a Text I mentioned John Piper’s A.P.T.A.T acronym in the podcast: Admit you can do nothing without God (John 15:5). Pray for help (Psalm 50:15). Trust […]

Cut it Straight Podcast: Twelve Marks of the Man of God Part Three

In today’s session, we will conclude our series by looking at the final four marks of the man of God which are: 9. A biblical ministry (4:13) 10. Doesn’t neglect his calling (4:14) 11. Consumed with his calling (4:15a) 12. Progressing in spiritual growth (4:15b) Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information […]

Cut it Straight: Twelve Marks of the Man of God Part Two

In this episode we continue our series 12 Marks of the Man of God from 1 Timothy 4:6-15. In episode two we looked at the first four marks and in episode four we look at the next four. The Man of God: 5. Disciplines Himself for Godliness (4:7-9) 6. Is a Hard Worker (4:10) 7. […]

Cut it Straight Podcast: Eight Principles for Cutting it Straight

In this episode we look at what it takes to rightly interpret Scripture. Whether you are a seasoned preacher, a beginner, or simply a student of Scripture who wants to go deeper, then this episode will help you pursue excellence in rightly interpreting Scripture.   Recommended Reading Grasping God’s Word – Duvall and Hayes* Halley’s […]

The Attributes of God

AW Tozer said, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” It has been said that a high view of God leads to a high and holy lifestyle. On the other hand a low view of God leads to low living. Right thinking about God leads […]

The Discipline of Resolve

The New Year presents a clean slate in which we can write the narrative of an improved spiritual life. Resolutions and goals are the stuff Januarys are made of. At the beginning of each year we set lofty goals to improve our spiritual well being. Like our physical health, we intend to shed a few […]