Workman’s Toolbox – Jan 6th 2007

As we draw to the end of the first official week of Unashamed Workman, its time to look around the blogs for things of interest to preachers:

Preaching
* Steve Weaver tells us how we can download his sermons. He also continues his intriguing series on how he prepares sermons.
* Is it just me, or is Ed Young’s promise to launch a new sermon series by wrestling Hulk Hogan a little over the top? He’s serious.
* At the outset of a new year, Thabiti Anyabwile (with a little inspiration from Ligon Duncan) has an inspiring reflection for the new year especially aimed at pastors.
* Find here all of John MacArthur’s Grace to You sermons for 2006 – they are free, but you must register first. (HT: PJ Tibayan)
* A great quote courtesy of Expository Thoughts on why we should preach the Old Testament.
* Ryan Wentzel has some useful advice on how to listen to a sermon.

Theology
* I just love this post by Phil Johnston exposing the danger of taking a ‘balanced approach’ to every issue. Amen to cutting the tightrope!
* The new Reformation 21 is available with a focus on John Owen. (HT: The Conventicle)
* Over at Shepherd’s Scrapbook, Tony Reinke explains Humble Calvinism.
* The latest Nine Marks newsletter is now available: this month’s theme is friendship within the context of the church.
* Ligon Duncan reflects on preparation for corporate worship over at Together for the Gospel.
* Thabiti has two stimulating posts on the relationship between church and culture. (part one, part two)

Miscellaneous
* I have to link to my wife’s blog again. After all, she and her cohorts are Challies King for a Week.
* For those pastors who work with messy desks, here’s a post you’ll appreciate: Yes to mess. (HT: Justin Taylor)
* This newscaster clip has absolutely nothing to do with preaching, but is hilarious, whilst leaving you feeling sorry for the guy! (HT: Justin Taylor)
* At the outset of a New Year, John MacArthur helpfully groups Jonathan Edwards 70 resolutions into a more concise 10.

Finally…
on the first week of daily postings on this blog, thanks to those who have linked to me and increased Unashamed Workman’s exposure:
– Justin Taylor: not once but twice!
– Phil Johnson
– Milton Stanley
– Beginning with Moses
– Expository Thoughts
– Scriptorium Daily
– titus2talk
– Tim Challies!