What Is Missing in Our Discussion of Sanctification?
Jonathan Master explores what’s missing in contemporary discussions of sanctification, highlighting theological truths and pastoral implications.
Jonathan Master explores what’s missing in contemporary discussions of sanctification, highlighting theological truths and pastoral implications.
The message explores the significance of pastoral ministry, particularly through the insights of John Bunyan, emphasizing the unique challenges and responsibilities faced by pastors
In this episode of the Dead Presbyterians Podcast, Jonathan Master walks through the opening chapter of John Witherspoon’s A Practical Treatise on Regeneration. From John 3:3, Witherspoon presses the necessity of a true new birth—great, universal, inward, and the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit. A searching pastoral word for anyone tempted to rest in outward religion rather than a heart made new.
When unbelieving friends and family die, believers are right to grieve; yet, they have reason to be comforted in reflecting on God’s sovereignty, glory, and soul-satisfying salvation.
Confessional Presbyterian
Though the church is often tempted to neglect evangelism and missions, Christ commands his disciples to bring the gospel to all nations, and the Scripture compels us to pray for Christ’s kingdom to fill the earth.
Bolyard argues for simplicity in new covenant worship based on Christ’s fulfillment of Old Testament ceremonies and his opening of the way for God’s people to participate directly in heavenly Zion worship.
In this careful study, Dr. Ben Dunson examines the claims of kinism (or “race realism”), probing the meaning of race and ethnicity, Scripture’s teaching on people groups, and the implications for marriage, the church, and the nation.
Many Christians feel that doubting salvation is an evidence of being humble. However, Spinnenweber explains how God is most pleased by humble faith in the finished work of Christ.
Affliction is God's loving instrument to humble believers, expose pride, deepen holiness, strengthen faith, and draw us closer to Christ.
In this article, Ian Hamilton argues that the church's relevancy lies in faithfully preaching Christ, prioritizing prayer, and relying on God’s power rather than human methods or innovation.
In this episode of the Dead Presbyterians Society Podcast, we take up Archibald Alexander’s Missionary Sermon, preached in 1814 from Mark 16:15. Alexander presses the church’s duty to feed the flocks already gathered and still carry the gospel to the nations. A searching word for any congregation tempted to grow comfortable while the world remains in darkness.
“The love of God doesn’t find something that is lovely, but creates something that is lovely.”
In this episode of the Dead Presbyterians Society Podcast, we explore William B. Sprague’s sermon “The Danger of Being Overwise.” Drawing from Ecclesiastes 7:16, Sprague warns against the subtle temptation to refine, improve, or go beyond what God has revealed in His Word. True wisdom, he insists, is not found in human innovation or good intentions, but in humble submission to Scripture—believing neither too little nor too much, but exactly what God has spoken.
In this episode of the Dead Presbyterians Podcast, we turn to J. W. Alexander’s classic Thoughts on Family Worship. Writing in 1847, Alexander shows that the worship of God begins in the home—through the simple, daily gathering of a household around Scripture and prayer. Faithful family worship quietly shapes parents, forms children who love the Lord, and strengthens the church for generations. A warm, pastoral call to recover this ordinary means of grace.
In this episode we explore the life and ministry of Benjamin Morgan Palmer, a leading 19th-century Southern Presbyterian.
Grounded in Reformed theology and the promises of Romans 11, Palmer combined unwavering commitment to Christ with sincere compassion for the Jewish people. Through his writings, pastoral care in times of epidemic, and public solidarity with suffering Jews, he modeled faithful gospel witness joined with genuine love.
A compelling example of conviction and charity held together in Christian service.
Timeless guidance for the care of souls, drawn from the rich heritage of reformed ministry
In this message, Ian Hamilton reflects on the life of missionary William Chalmers Burns, whose wholehearted devotion to Christ carried him from Scotland to China with a passion to see the people of China turn to faith in the gospel. Hamilton emphasizes that true discipleship means surrendering everything to Christ, embracing the cost of the cross, and living with a deep commitment to the church’s calling to bring the gospel to the nations.
In this message, Hensworth Jonas presents Christ as the divine Bridegroom whose covenant love is the true source of the church’s power. Preaching from Matthew 9, he explains that the church finds her identity, joy, beauty, and security in union with Christ, who faithfully loves, sanctifies, and preserves his bride. Jonas urges believers to reject cultural compromise and devote themselves wholly to the Lord of the church.
In this message, Andy Young presents baptism as a God-given means of encouragement that directs believers away from self-reliance and toward the finished work of Christ. Young emphasizes that baptism visibly proclaims God’s grace, unites believers, and marks their identity in Christ as a sign and seal of his promises—pointing them to forgiveness, new life, and assurance grounded in God’s covenant faithfulness.
In this message, Jonathan Master explains that the church’s mission is clearly defined by Christ in the Great Commission: to make disciples of all nations through evangelism, baptism, and teaching. In light of Christ’s absolute authority and abiding presence, churches must not lose sight of this central calling amid modern distractions, but remain focused on proclaiming the gospel and planting faithful, disciple-making churches throughout the world.
In this conference message, David Irving reflects on the life and ministry of Cornelius W. Grafton, a Mississippi Presbyterian pastor who faithfully served two rural churches for 61 years. Highlighting Grafton’s doctrinal preaching, pastoral care, courage, and humility, Irving encourages believers to pursue quiet, lifelong faithfulness—not for personal recognition, but for the glory of Christ and the good of His church.
In this message, Rhett Dodson explains that the Lord’s Supper is far more than a symbolic memorial—it is a God-appointed means of grace through which believers spiritually commune with Christ by faith through the Holy Spirit. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 10, Dodson emphasizes that the sacrament nourishes the church, strengthens believers in holiness, unites them as Christ’s body, and calls them to wholehearted devotion to their Savior.



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