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BCL Online Picks — April 16, 2026
What is true repentance? How should we order our priorities? Does God still speak through a “still small voice”? What can actually deal with human evil? Find out in this week’s online picks!
BCL Online Picks — April 2, 2026
Read about Easter’s origins, true and false blessedness, covenant signs, the risks of preaching, religious liberty, a holistic vision of education, and more in this week’s online picks!
Is Your Pastor Preaching the Gospel or Something Else?
The church proclaims the way to be saved from the wrath of God because of sin. What happens when pastors focus on social justice and politics instead of preaching the gospel?
Partnering with Your Minister in the Gospel — Philippians 1:1-7
A beautiful and harmonious partnership exists between the members of a congregation and their minister, senders and sent. Here’s why your pastor needs you.
Your Online Pastor Doesn’t Love You the Way Your Local Pastor Does
Local church pastors used to be highly respected, but now they are just one voice that is often drowned out by the guy with multiple books, podcasts, and conference appearances. Why is this a serious concern for Christ’s church?
The Heart of the Shepherd-Elder
There is a serious shortage of pastors and elders today. Fewer Christians are putting up their hand to serve. What drives the heart of the shepherd-elder?
Should Pastors Preach Topical Sermons?
Should pastors preach topically or should they preach chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse, through books of the Bible?
Things I Wish I’d Known about Pastoring a Church When I Was Young
Here is some practical advice from a seasoned minister to help young men who are just starting out in pastoral ministry.
The Art of Sermon Illustrations
Sermon illustrations are one of the most challenging aspects of preaching. What are some pitfalls of sermon illustrations and how can preachers employ them wisely and effectively?