On May 5, 2000, Elders Morris and Ward officiated my ordination. This bit of video is from “the charge” laid on me by Elder Ward. Since today is the 11th anniversary of that service, I thought I’d share this very emotional moment with all of you. (And yes, I did have a ponytail in those...
Category: The Practice of Preaching
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Questions About the Position of Pastor
Pastor Jim McClarty responds to 13 questions asked by a young Bible student, who wrote: Blessings pastor Jim McClarty. My name is _ and I’m currently a student at __, majoring in Bible & Humanities with the intention of entering church ministry to teach/preach the word of God. For one of my classes, it is...
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The Practice of Preaching – Part 7
In this video, Pastor Jim offers bits of advice to folk entering the ministry … and to anyone else who wants to listen along. 🙂
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The Practice of Preaching Part 6
The series continues with a bit of practical advice about not thinking of yourself too highly in this enterprise.
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Translations
Pastor Jim McClarty talks a bit about various translations, textual transmission, the two methods of translating the Bible, and which he prefers.
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Why Should Anyone Enter the Ministry?
Pastor Jim McClarty talks about the biblical reasons for entering into the work of the ministry … and the various reasons why not.
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Literal Reading and Straight Sticks
Pastor Jim McClarty discusses the various ways that people interpret the Bible and the advantages of the literal approach. For more in-depth teaching on why the Bible is trustworthy, please refer to Systematic Theology Series
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The Word is Sufficient
Pastor Jim McClarty continues his series of videos on the practice of preaching. This episode emphasizes the necessity of relying on God’s word to accomplish what God sent it to do.
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The Process of Preaching – My Pet Peeve
Pastor Jim McClarty introduces a new series of short video (and asks for your help!). Then, he talks about how the Word of God must be preeminant in our preaching.