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| Brad Hambrick |
[EIDITOR'S NOTE: Different forms of communication
make different types of appeal. Logic and well-
reasoned arguments appeal to the mind. Appealing
to the mind is a needed component of character
formation. Poetry, however, appeals to the affection. It
is the language of emotion more than logic. It is more
art than science. This too is an important component
of character formation. God intends to transform
(sanctify) all of our being not just our mind. With this
in mind, the following poem intends to communicate
God's Word to your heart as much as your mind as it
discusses the subject of battling anger.]
CONCEPT: In Psalm 39 David is wrestling with what it means to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger (well before James 1:19-20 was written) in the presence of ungodly conflict and suffering. This poem / song strives to communicate that in order to adhere to the commands of James 1:19-20, we cannot view them as merely moral platitudes (simple do’s and don’ts), but they point to the overflow of a heart (Matthew 12:33-37) fully submitted to the Lordship of Christ as the One who has the authority to author the story of our life. When this is true, then self- control and restraint are the natural overflow of our heart, not a forced action dictated by duty. |
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| Brad Hambrick |
Biblical Counseling is a gospel ministry. This does
not mean that each session is centered around the
four spiritual laws, but it does mean that each
counseling session strives to draw the connection
between an individual's struggles and hope that is
found in Christ, the church, Scripture, and gospel. The
goal of counseling is to assist each person to find the
all-satisfying joy of knowing God and enjoying Him
forever.
This sermon, given at a church's local mission's emphasis service, aims to explain how Biblical Counseling is a gospel ministry. |
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It is not an exaggeration to say that depression
touches the life of every believer. At some
point, you will be called on to give hope to someone
(a friend, a family member, yourself) who struggles
with depression.
What is depression? How is it different from “just being down”? How do you fight against not wanting to try? What can friends and family do to help? How do you know when you need help? Is it sinful to not “rejoice in the Lord always”? Does medicine treat all the types of depression? The subject is too common for the church not to take time in serious reflection about how to bring hope in the midst of the darkness of depression. You don’t have to be a counselor to care enough to learn to help. Come be equipped to be a part of God’s solution to depression. Christ, the church, Scripture, and the gospel contain much hope for the depressed. Find out how to be a conduit of those blessings.
NOW AVAILABLE: Crossroads’ teaching materials (both seminars and sermons) are now available on CD. If you would like to have a copy of these materials, please click here for the order form for past seminars and sermons. To Register for the Seminar Click Here |
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April 21, 2007
THEME: Age of Opportunity
FEATURING: Paul Tripp
LOCATION: Westminster Presbyterian Church Who needs to know about this conference and have it on their 2007 calendar?
Ken Sande writes about Age of Opportunity, "[Paul Tripp] provides a superb road map for raising teenage children... and experiencing with them the challenges, victories, and joys of our journey to maturity in Christ." Tedd Tripp, author of Shepherding a Child's Heart and the brother of Paul, says, "A wealth of biblical wisdom and a treasure of practical steps for understanding and shepherding your teen's heart." If you are a parent or work with teenagers, then you will want to be at the Conference on Biblical Psychology 2007.
For a "Save the Date" Promotial Poster Click Here
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