I just returned home from the 2016 Milton (FL) Herald Society. It was a wonderful conference. The 2016 Milton Herald Society has drawn to a close. This was my fifth Herald Society. I hope the Lord will allow me to participate in many more. I am indebted to the JeremiahCry Ministries Inc., as well as Daniel Weekley and his team from First Baptist Milton for being such … [Read more...]
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The Law Should Not be Central in Your Preaching
The law of God should not be central in your open-air preaching or in your one-to-one communication of the gospel. The phrase and evangelistic philosophy of "90% law and 10% grace" is widely attributed to John Wesley. The thought behind this sentiment and philosophy is well-intended. People will not understand the good news of the gospel, they will not understand their need … [Read more...]
Islam: They’re Coming for Us
Christians: let's not kid ourselves. They're coming for us. I believe there are tens of millions of Muslims around the world who will go to their graves having never physically harmed anyone. I believe this for the same reason I believe there are tens of millions of professing Christians who will not go to heaven. Just as there are false converts in Christianity, there are … [Read more...]
Toplady: Bending Theological Nerves
During my trip with Bobby McCreery to London this summer, Bobby and I had just enough free time to visit a few Christian book stores (actual Christian book stores--not of the Lifeway or Family Christian variety). In one such authentic books store, Bobby pointed out the book pictured to the left--Augustus Toplady, by Douglas Bond. While Bond's offering is by no means an … [Read more...]
A Biblical Defense of the Public Proclamation of the Gospel – Sermon Manuscript and Audio
I preached this sermon during the Herald Society at First Baptist Church of Milton (Milton, FL), on March 26, 2015. Following the sermon manuscript, you will find the audio for the sermon. I pray this is an encouragement to all Christians--pastors/elders, open-air preachers, and the Body of Christ-at-large. ***** Introduction The venerable pulpiteer and open-air preacher, … [Read more...]
Javi Delivered 400 Bibles and Received One
Not long ago I let folks know, via social media, that I was running low on giveaway bibles. This was some time after multiple supporters made donations of an amount that allowed me to purchase almost 1,000 bibles (English and Spanish). In less than a month's time, due in large part to multiple outreaches I led during last month's Shepherds' Conference, the 900+ bibles I had … [Read more...]
Have You Been Sent? – Sermon Manuscript and Audio
Recently, I was given the honor and privilege of serving as one of the speakers of the JeremiahCry Herald Society, in Milton, FL, which was hosted by First Baptist Church of Milton. I preached two sermons: "A Defense of the Public Proclamation of the Gospel" and "Have You Been Sent?" What follows is the original manuscript of my sermon "Have You Been Sent?" Below the … [Read more...]