Todd Pruitt's Posts

Todd Pruitt's Posts

Prophets in our Pulpits...

Todd Pruitt
Jun 27, 2011
The Church at this moment needs men, the right kind of men, bold men… We languish for men who feel themselves expendable in the warfare of the soul, who cannot be frightened by threats of death because they have already died to the allurements of this world. Such men will be free from the...

What's wrong with evangelicalism?

Todd Pruitt
Jun 25, 2011
In a recent interview Phil Johnson was asked, "What is the biggest problem facing evangelicalism today and how should we respond?" Johnson answers: The greatest problem I see is the ever-broadening boundary of the evangelical movement and (corresponding to that) the increasingly ambiguous...

Floundering to Sodom

Todd Pruitt
Jun 25, 2011
New York is the latest state to approve same-sex marriage. That makes the Empire State the sixth and largest state to approve of the practice. Make no mistake, these are defining moments for the United States. As marriage goes, so goes the culture. Marriage has a very particular meaning. By its...

What makes an evangelical?

Todd Pruitt
Jun 25, 2011
From Carl Trueman: [Evangelicalism] seems less sure of its identity than at any point in its history. I never cease to be shocked by how little I have in common with many others in the United Kingdom who now claim the name evangelical. One can deny that God knows the future, one can deny that the...

Spot On...

Todd Pruitt
Jun 25, 2011
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0iqAjHNaEs&w=460&h=292]

Good Theology Glorifies God

Todd Pruitt
Jun 24, 2011
From Kevin DeYoung : John 16:12-15 He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you . (v. 14) If last week we looked at the importance of following Jesus with more than words, today we look at how our words about Jesus still matter. The work of the Holy Spirit is to take “...

For pastors who feel like quiting...

Todd Pruitt
Jun 24, 2011
Not long ago John Piper posted a journal entry from 1986 after just six years as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church. It is a warning that we not follow our emotions (or our heart). As a man who is easily discouraged, this is good for me to read and read again: Am I under attack by Satan to abandon...

Misunderstanding the Gospel

Todd Pruitt
Jun 22, 2011
[vimeo 25255523 w=400 h=225] What are some misunderstandings people have about the Gospel? from Crossway on Vimeo .

What exactly is a Christian?

Todd Pruitt
Jun 22, 2011
Mike McKinley's new book Am I Really a Christian seeks to answer that question. Take some time to check out the website for the book. Mike grew up at the church I serve as pastor. He is a pastor and writes regularly at the 9 Marks Blog .

Sunday's Sermon

Todd Pruitt
Jun 22, 2011
On Sunday I preached a message entitled "Grace: Radically Free" taken from Luke 23:32-43. You can listen to or download it HERE .