Resources by Charlie Wingard

A Prayer for the Lord’s Day, March 29 (based on Psalm 37)

By Charlie Wingard · March 28, 2015 · 0 Comments
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O GOD, the Author and Fountain of all goodness, who governest the whole world by thy marvelous wisdom, suffer not that we be any wise moved with the prosperous success  of the ungodly; but that we may the rather give ourselves wholly to thy service, and continual meditation on thy holy law; that in the end we may effectually find thee to be our Saviour and Redeemer, when thou shalt come to judge the whole world, through thy well-beloved Son, Christ Jesus. AMEN. –  Prayers on the Psalms from the Scottish Psalter of 1595 (Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, 2010), 65.

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Preaching and Prayer

By Charlie Wingard · March 27, 2015 · 0 Comments
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“Ministers must pray much, if they would be successful . . . Many good sermons are lost for lack of much prayer in study.” – Robert Traill in The Westminster Directory of Public Worship. Discussed by Mark Dever and Sinclair Ferguson (Ross-shire, Scotland: Christian Heritage, 2008), 33.

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RTS – Teaching Pastoral Care

By Charlie Wingard · March 24, 2015 · 4 Comments
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Ordained in 1961, Pastor Brister Ware has served as First Presbyterian Church’s Minister of Pastoral Care since 1983. Today Brister spoke to my preaching class about pastoral visitation. His lecture was full of godly wisdom and practical instruction, the fruit of a long and faithful life in ministry. Brister is an encouragement to me, and I am thankful for his caring example.

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A Prayer for the Lord’s Day, March 22 (based on Psalm 36)

By Charlie Wingard · March 21, 2015 · 0 Comments
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“O RIGHTEOUS JUDGE, whom the world knoweth not, imprint thy fear in our hearts, which may chase away all wickedness and iniquity from us. Prepare our hearts to all good works, that we, depending on thy providence, and living under the shadow of thy wings, may be replenished with the abundance of thy blessings, promised and prepared for all those whom thou hast given to Jesus Christ thy Son. AMEN.” –  Prayers on the Psalms from the Scottish Psalter of 1595 (Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, 2010), 64.

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RTS – Introduction to Preaching

By Charlie Wingard · March 20, 2015 · 0 Comments
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I’ve never taught a more gratifying course than Introduction to Preaching. During the first half of the semester, men prepare their sermons; after spring break, they preach.  Yesterday at Grace Chapel James Ritchey and Martin Antoon preached the first sermons of this year’s class. To watch the next generation of ministers deliver sermons that expound the text, exalt the Savior, and edify the congregation is a tangible reminder of God’s determination to provide his church with faithful shepherds.

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Welcome to RTS Jackson!

By Charlie Wingard · March 20, 2015 · 0 Comments
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  What a treat to have Nathan Henderson on campus today exploring opportunities to study at RTS Jackson! I was Nathan’s pastor  at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Huntsville, Alabama. Nathan is majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Auburn University, and has a special interest in systematic theology.  

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