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08/28/2026

Bible Talk is back! Our march through Isaiah continues as we enter a new section, in which Assyria’s hype-man taunts Israel and tempts them to leave their God.

Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 36.

Bible Talk is back! Our march through Isaiah continues as we enter a new section, in which Assyria's hype-man taunts Israel and tempts them to leave their God. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 36.

08/27/2026

You shouldn’t sidestep the baptism debate.

Watch full video: https://www.9marks.org/video/9marks-at-9-sbc2026-12-propositions-getting-the-ordinances-and-membership-right/

08/27/2026

Make it your aim not just to lead a healthy church, but to see healthy churches planted in all the places you are sending missionaries.

When you send missionaries and when you partner with others to do so, you are exporting a doctrine of the church. Unfortunately, far too often we are exporting a bad and unbiblical one.

08/26/2026

When the people of God, by the power of God, pray, we do what no other people or institution on earth are privileged to do.

If you could add one thing to your church calendar, what would it be? Have you considered adding a regular prayer service?

08/25/2026

Watch here for the full interview: https://www.9marks.org/episode/on-the-pleasures-of-god-with-john-piper/

08/25/2026

The pastor has the difficult task of being a non-argumentative person who knows how to make good arguments.

There are fights to pick. Staying out of the fray is not always the better part of valor. But often it is.

08/24/2026

If we believe that involvement in a healthy local church is God’s primary plan for discipleship, then we must encourage college men to involve the church before and during the dating process.

Older men in the church can help college men develop a God-honoring approach to dating by encouraging them to imitate godly examples, embrace biblical values, and involve the church.

08/21/2026

Using AI Wisely: A Pastor’s Encouragement to His Church
by Aaron Menikoff

Read the full article here: https://www.9marks.org/article/using-ai-wisely/

08/20/2026

Watch the full interview here: https://www.9marks.org/video/an-evening-conversation-with-j-i-packer-an-interview-by-mark-dever/

08/20/2026

If you’re going to work for unity in your church, you need to be gospel-centered.

Go and make every effort to pursue unity. I know it’s hard. But it’s good for you.