NEXT is a conference put on by Josh Harris, pastor of Covenant Life Church. This is how it describes itself: Next 2009 is all about Jesus. When was the last time you set aside time for what is most important? For the person who is most important? Laziness and familiarity can take their toll. Jesus becomes comfortable, a habit, not exciting or awe inspiring. Too often he fades into the background of our busy lives. But Jesus hasn’t...
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UPDATE: Since the conference is now over, you can hear the audio by clicking here. _________ Starting today The Gospel Coalition will be live webcasting their conference this year. If you have never heard of The Gospel Coalition, here is how they describe themselves: “We are a group of (mostly) pastors and churches in the Reformed heritage who delight in the truth and power of the gospel, and who want the gospel of Christ crucified and...
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This past weekend R.C. Sproul’s Ligonier Ministries had their National Conference on “The Holiness of God” (preceded with a mini-conference on the life and influence of John Calvin, whose 500th birthday we celebrate in 2009.) You can watch the National Conference on “The Holiness of God” for FREE. Pastor Emilio and I (Jason) had the chance to watch some of this as they broadcasted it live via the web. We were very...
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Pastor Jay & Pastor Emilio are back from the ’09 Shepherds Conference, and highly recommend we listen to the following sermons from the conference: Phil Johnson General Session 7 (download audio here) Steve Lawson General Session 8 (download audio here [free but requires registration]) John MacArthur General Session 9 (download audio here [free but requires registration]) __________ Below are summaries of our pastor’s favorite...
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Remember that this week Pastor Jay & Emilio will be attending the Sheperd’s Conference. Please pray for their safety as they travel, and pray this would be a time of refreshment for them. (Also be sure to check out the church calendar for updates do to all the changes happening this week like Saturday night evangelism starting back up, and a praise report from our Mexico missions team during Sunday Seminary) Q: What is the...
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Pastor Jay Jesuroga writes: “I think that this is a great sermon for those who feel called to the ministry.” You can listen, read, or download John MacArthur’s “12 Marks of Excellent Pastoral Ministry” (1 Tim 4:6-16) by clicking on the links below: Listen | Download: High Quality | Low Quality | ...
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Pastor Emilio Ramos writes: I highly recommend a much needed message for the church. Sam Storms delivers a powerful meditation “Joy’s eternal increase: Edwards on the beauty of Heaven“. When was the last time we have heard a message on heaven? When was the last time you heard a graphic description of the glories and the joys of the heavenly kingdom? Yet it is where we will spend our endless existence with God. Heaven is...
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