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When Shouldn’t We Use “The Sinner’s Prayer”?

by Barry Cooper on Oct 3, 2012Jun 15, 2014

Last week, I gave a bit of background on “The Sinner’s Prayer”, exploring what it is, and what it isn’t. Just to be clear, then, I’m not about to argue that sinners shouldn’t cry out for God’s mercy.

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Should We Use “The Sinner’s Prayer”?

by Barry Cooper on Sep 26, 2012Jun 17, 2014

It’s been the source of controversy at the Southern Baptist Convention, with David Platt calling it “superstitious”. And yet a recent Christianity Today editorial called it “a work of genius, as brilliant as the simple formulations of Martin Luther”.

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What Does It Mean To “Preach Christ”?

by Barry Cooper on Sep 5, 2012Jun 24, 2014

We’ve talked a lot these past few weeks about the centrality of the gospel in discipling, teaching and preaching.

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Should We Press People To “Decide For Christ”?

by Barry Cooper on Dec 8, 2011Jun 17, 2014

“The Puritans insisted that the ultimate effectiveness of preaching is out of man’s hands. Man’s task is simply to be faithful in teaching the Word; it is God’s work to convince of its truth and write it in the heart.

The Infinite Condescension

by Barry Cooper on Oct 26, 2011Jun 24, 2014

“Consider the infinite condescension and love of Christ, in his invitation to you to come to him for life, deliverance, mercy, grace, peace, and eternal salvation.

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Take Your Choice

by Barry Cooper on Sep 7, 2011Jun 17, 2014

Spencer Cone was a popular Baptist pastor in New York City between 1785 and 1855. This was his advice to young preachers:

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When Detox Won’t Cut It…

by Barry Cooper on Mar 10, 2011Jun 17, 2014

I spoke recently about “being clean.” It was for a guest service at All Souls, Langham Place, and you can find the audio here.

Decisions Without Televisions

by Barry Cooper on Feb 23, 2011Jun 17, 2014

“Let me hear you make decisions / Without your television, / Let me hear you speaking just for me.” The line is from Depeche Mode’s Stripped, and I’m surprised it doesn’t turn up more often in manuals for effective preaching.

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