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The Man of God network exists to help the church in her mission to identify and equip qualified, faithful men for the Gospel Ministry. Providing you with resources that both encourage you and edify you as you seek to build Christ’s church where you are, to the end that he is better known, loved and exalted.

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Singing in Corporate Worship | Sam Waldron | Sermon Select

The Man of God NetworkJul 30, 2021

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William Winterbotham | Particular Pilgrims

William Winterbotham | Particular Pilgrims

"Having looked at the life of Isaiah Birt and his friends, let’s return to the Plymouth Baptist Church and Pastor Philip Gibbs. Now that Birt was pastoring the nearby Baptist church in Plymouth Dock, Gibbs needed an assistant. The church was alerted to William Winterbotham of London, and in January of 1790 he supplied the pulpit. His preaching was edifying and the people invited him to become assistant to their pastor which he readily accepted. Before we proceed with the story of his pastoral and political life, here is what we know about his background and conversion."


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Mar 28, 202412:53
John Brown: An Exhortation to Persevere | Narrated Puritan

John Brown: An Exhortation to Persevere | Narrated Puritan

John Brown -The Exhortation to Persevere in Hebrews 10 


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Mar 27, 202429:07
Are Christian women always forbidden from speaking? | Pastor's Inbox

Are Christian women always forbidden from speaking? | Pastor's Inbox

Are Christian women always forbidden from speaking?

"Do we tell the smart, courageous, intelligent woman that she's not allowed to speak her mind about the things of God because men feel intimidated by her?"


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Mar 25, 202419:20
Two Great Consequences of the Work of Christ | Sam Waldron | Preaching & Teaching

Two Great Consequences of the Work of Christ | Sam Waldron | Preaching & Teaching

Two Great Consequences of the Work of Christ | Sam Waldron | Preaching & Teaching


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Mar 22, 202453:50
Lydia Gwennap and John Broadley Wilson | Particular Pilgrims

Lydia Gwennap and John Broadley Wilson | Particular Pilgrims

"It strikes me as unlikely that a born-poor, persecuted Baptist boy like Isaiah Birt would one day grow up to be friends with a wealthy, high-society, evangelical Anglican named John Broadley Wilson. But that is in fact what happened. At the same time, the story of their friendship illustrates the complementary truth that members of Particular Baptist churches were often a tight knit and even inter-married community."


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Mar 21, 202410:27
John Owen: Defects in Public Teachers | Narrated Puritan

John Owen: Defects in Public Teachers | Narrated Puritan

John Owen - Defects in Public Teachers and Guides, A Cause for Apostasy From the Gospel. 


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Mar 20, 202437:07
A Blended Family Question | Pastor's Inbox

A Blended Family Question | Pastor's Inbox

Is a woman always in sin if she chooses to have her children honor and respect their biological father over the stepfather when it's not outright sin?



Mar 18, 202415:34
What is a religious cult? | John Divito | Preaching & Teaching

What is a religious cult? | John Divito | Preaching & Teaching

This lecture was delivered in the classroom of Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary by guest lecturer, John Divito.


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Mar 15, 202429:26
Isaiah Birt Pt.2 | Particular Pilgrims

Isaiah Birt Pt.2 | Particular Pilgrims

"Isaiah Birt’s ministry in Plymouth lasted over 30 years. About 1815, he moved to Birmingham, where his son in the faith and dear friend, Samuel Pearce, had pastored until his death in 1799. For a dozen years, Birt ministered to this body of believers, preaching “only twice on the Lord’s Day” but also on many weekday evenings. Eventually, physical weakness made this impractical. Then he stepped down, moved to London, and preached for others as he was able."

Mar 14, 202412:39
John Colquhoun: The Law and Gospel | Narrated Puritan

John Colquhoun: The Law and Gospel | Narrated Puritan

John Colquhoun - The Law and the Gospel - 1815 Does upholding the law compromise the freeness and fullness of the gospel? In this classic work, John Colquhoun helps us to understand the importance of knowing the relationship between law and gospel. In one of the most outstanding Reformed studies on the topic, Colquhoun encourages believers to combat both legalism and antinomianism by joyfully embracing a correct view of the law centered on the Person of Christ.

Mar 13, 202420:19
Reforming a Church | Pastor's Inbox
Mar 11, 202419:55
Introduction to Evangelizing Mormons | John Divito | Preaching & Teaching

Introduction to Evangelizing Mormons | John Divito | Preaching & Teaching

This lecture was delivered in the classroom of Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary by guest lecturer, John Divito.


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Mar 08, 202425:14
Isaiah Birt | Particular Pilgrims

Isaiah Birt | Particular Pilgrims

"Last time I presented a study of the conversion and 51 year pastoral ministry of Philip Gibbs at the Particular Baptist Church in Plymouth. The man who baptized him was Crispin Curtis, the pastor of the church in Kingsbridge, who also served for about 50 years. One of the ways the Lord blessed both of these men’s long pastorates was in the raising up of other men. Gibbs and Curtis not only rightly handled the word of truth, but they also entrusted it to faithful men, as the apostle Paul prescribed. One of these faithful men of Pastor Gibbs, was named Isaiah Birt."

Mar 07, 202412:18
John Owen: Helps for Meditation | Narrated Puritan

John Owen: Helps for Meditation | Narrated Puritan

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Mar 06, 202409:31
Rebooting a Church Plant | Pastor's Inbox
Mar 04, 202419:04
The Importance of Preaching | Tom Ascol | Preaching & Teaching

The Importance of Preaching | Tom Ascol | Preaching & Teaching

This lecture was delivered by Dr. Tom Ascol in the class "Preaching I" for CBTSeminary.


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Mar 01, 202418:22
Philip Gibbs | Particular Pilgrims

Philip Gibbs | Particular Pilgrims

"At some point Philip was apprenticed to a tailor in the nearby market town of Kingsbridge. One day around his 15 th birthday, he was at work and a woman member of the Baptist church arrived on horseback. She urged Philip to join her in hearing a minister of the Establishment who had just come to town. His name was George Whitefield. Gibbs agreed and got up on the horse behind her. Now hear him tell the rest of the story..."

Feb 29, 202410:48
C.H. Spurgeon: The Enchanted Ground | Narrated Puritan

C.H. Spurgeon: The Enchanted Ground | Narrated Puritan

C.H. Spurgeon - Beware of the Enchanted Ground


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Feb 28, 202437:32
The Approval of a Church Budget | Pastor's Inbox
Feb 26, 202416:08
The Superiority of the Son over the Angels | John Miller | Preaching & Teaching

The Superiority of the Son over the Angels | John Miller | Preaching & Teaching

The Superiority of the Son over the Angels | John Miller | Preaching & Teaching


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Helping the church to prepare men to undertake the full range of pastoral responsibilities in serving Christ and His kingdom.

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Feb 23, 202449:19
The Response of London Particular Baptists to Civil Injustice | Particular Pilgrims

The Response of London Particular Baptists to Civil Injustice | Particular Pilgrims

"In our last episode I described the non-conformist’s civil disadvantages under toleration that made them English second-class citizens. How did they respond? And specifically, how did the London Particular Baptist pastors attempt to display a proper patriotism and submission to their God-appointed leaders while still appealing for their full civil rights?"


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Feb 22, 202412:22
Thomas Ridgely: Assurance of Salvation | Narrated Puritan

Thomas Ridgely: Assurance of Salvation | Narrated Puritan

Thomas Ridgley - Question 81 W.L.C. Assurance of Salvation 1731


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Feb 21, 202434:33
Church Budgeting | Pastor's Inbox
Feb 19, 202417:12
Jesus as the New Israel | Sam Waldron | Preaching & Teaching

Jesus as the New Israel | Sam Waldron | Preaching & Teaching

This sermon was delivered by Pastor Sam Waldron to GRBC, Owensboro.

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Feb 16, 202446:00
Conforming Baptists | Particular Pilgrims

Conforming Baptists | Particular Pilgrims

"Baptists considered the Anglican church not to be a true church and so worshiping there, even on an occasional basis was considered an act of disloyalty to Jesus Christ. But social pressures played on members and pastors alike. And so some conformed, that is, they renounced their nonconformity and rejoined the state church. Because these actions always led to some form of church discipline, they were written in the church books, and we know some of the names and actions involved."


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Feb 15, 202412:31
Thomas Brooks: The Mute Christian | Narrated Puritan

Thomas Brooks: The Mute Christian | Narrated Puritan

The Mute Christian Under The Smarting Rod - Thomas Brooks


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Feb 14, 202436:15
1689 17:2 The Certainty of Perseverance, Continued | Confessing the Faith

1689 17:2 The Certainty of Perseverance, Continued | Confessing the Faith

"God’s covenant of grace does not fail to save those in covenant with Him. It actually and unfailingly saves all those in the covenant."

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Feb 13, 202406:05
Examples of Budgeted Giving | Pastor's Inbox
Feb 12, 202412:11
The Commonwealth of Israel | Sam Waldron | Preaching & Teaching

The Commonwealth of Israel | Sam Waldron | Preaching & Teaching

This sermon was delivered by Pastor Sam Waldron to GRBC, Owensboro.

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Feb 09, 202435:04
Deacons of Shortwood Baptist Church | Particular Pilgrims

Deacons of Shortwood Baptist Church | Particular Pilgrims

"In this final study of Shortwood Baptist Church, I want to introduce you to some of the deacons of the church and various aspects of their lives and ministry. Albion Urdank has researched a number of what he calls “branches” of Shortwood’s deacons. By branches, he means that many of the church’s deacons came from connected family groups. For example, the Flint family was prominent in the church. Thomas Flint was Benjamin Francis’ pastoral assistant and married his daughter Catherine. After Francis died, Thomas became pastor. His son Abraham along with Catherine’s brother, Samuel, both were chosen as deacons. Deacon Abraham’s father-in-law and brother-in-law, both named William Clissold, were also deacons. The younger William had two sons, both of whom were chosen as deacons."


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Feb 08, 202410:36
Ezekiel Culverwell: Applying Faith to God's Promises | Narrated Puritan

Ezekiel Culverwell: Applying Faith to God's Promises | Narrated Puritan

A Treatise of Faith for Fearful Doubting Christians - 1623


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Feb 07, 202437:19
1689 17:2 The Certainty of Perseverance | Confessing the Faith

1689 17:2 The Certainty of Perseverance | Confessing the Faith

Chapter 17, Paragraph 2, traces the certainty of perseverance to five solid grounds in God’s work of salvation.


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Feb 06, 202405:34
Planned Giving | Pastor's Inbox

Planned Giving | Pastor's Inbox

The topic of this episode was brought about by the following question sent to the Pastor's Inbox:


On listening to the episode "Giving to the needy." If giving is *not* sacrificial (ie, budgeted, planned, doesn't hurt), what is an RB view on the relative value of the said gift?


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Feb 05, 202413:35
Divisions of the Law | Jon English Lee | Preaching & Teaching

Divisions of the Law | Jon English Lee | Preaching & Teaching

This is the third lecture of "Decalogue & Sabbath" taught by Dr. Jon English Lee at #CBTSeminary

Confessional, Affordable, Theological Education

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Feb 02, 202451:41
Shortwood Baptist Church Pt.2 | Particular Pilgrims

Shortwood Baptist Church Pt.2 | Particular Pilgrims

"One of more surprising facts about Shortwood is that it was for many years the largest Baptist congregation outside of London. Given the region’s rural, lower middle class character, it is natural to wonder how did this come about. In Albion Urdank’s socioeconomic study of Shortwood Baptist, he looks to explain this expansion by the forces at work in the politics, economics, and sectarian religion of that place and time. No divine cause and effect is taken into account. Now we know from Scripture that ultimately the reason Shortwood grew was through the blessing of the risen Christ, pouring out his Spirit in the preaching of the Word. People from a variety of backgrounds experienced the washing of regeneration, were baptized, and joined the church. Then by the on-going work of the Spirit they lived out their faith in love toward each other and outsiders."

Feb 01, 202410:04
A.W. Pink: The Christian's Struggle | Narrated Puritan

A.W. Pink: The Christian's Struggle | Narrated Puritan

A.W. Pink - The Christian's Struggle in Romans 7.


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Helping the church to prepare men to undertake the full range of pastoral responsibilities in serving Christ and His kingdom.


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Jan 31, 202429:31
1689 17:2 The Grounds of Perseverance | Confessing the Faith

1689 17:2 The Grounds of Perseverance | Confessing the Faith

"Interestingly, this paragraph on the grounds or causes of the preservation of the saints begins by telling us what that cause is not. It is not our free will."

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Jan 30, 202403:09
Distinguishing between visitors and members | Pastor's Inbox

Distinguishing between visitors and members | Pastor's Inbox

The pastors answer these questions sent to the inbox:


What kind of distinction should there be in the Elder’s responsibilities toward members and non-members? What are the distinct privileges for members that should not apply to non-members?


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Jan 29, 202420:12
The Shortwood Baptist Church | Particular Pilgrims

The Shortwood Baptist Church | Particular Pilgrims

"In presenting the life of Benjamin Francis, I previously mentioned that there is not a lot of information about the rural Baptist church he pastored in Horsley. But as I continued to research, I found a modern social study of religion and society for that area of England that is called the Vale of Nailsworth. Horsley is one of the communities in the Vale along with Shortwood, Minchinhampton, Avening, and of course, Nailsworth. This is in what is today called the Cotswold region of Gloucestershire in western England, north-east of Bristol and south of Gloucester."

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Jan 25, 202411:56
John Brown: The Warning of Hebrews 10:25-28 | Narrated Puritan

John Brown: The Warning of Hebrews 10:25-28 | Narrated Puritan

John Brown of Edinburgh: Examining the warning of Hebrews 10:25-28"

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Jan 24, 202449:43
1689 17:1 The Cause, Obstacles, & Assurances of Perseverance | Confessing the Faith

1689 17:1 The Cause, Obstacles, & Assurances of Perseverance | Confessing the Faith

Having stated and explained this wonderful doctrine in the opening sentence of its first paragraph, the same paragraph expands and explains the doctrine by speaking of:

1. The cause of perseverance

2. The obstacles to perseverance

3. The assurances of perseverance

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Jan 23, 202403:35
The relationship between baptism & membership | Pastor's Inbox

The relationship between baptism & membership | Pastor's Inbox

The pastors answer this question sent to the inbox:


Alongside this question from last time, - Is it appropriate for a church to baptize but not permit into membership? What is the relation between baptism and church membership?


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Jan 22, 202420:47
The Importance of Law | Jon English Lee | Preaching & Teaching

The Importance of Law | Jon English Lee | Preaching & Teaching

This is the opening lecture of "Decalogue & Sabbath" taught by Dr. Jon English Lee at #CBTSeminary

Confessional, Affordable, Theological Education

CBTS is a Confessional Reformed Baptist Seminary Providing Affordable Online Theological Education to Help the Church in its Calling to Train Faithful Men for the Gospel Ministry.

Jan 19, 202422:09
Benjamin Francis and his ministry | Particular Pilgrims

Benjamin Francis and his ministry | Particular Pilgrims

"When he had been at Horsley about ten years, the great London Baptist pastor, John Gill, considered retiring from his half-century of pastoral labors due to physical problems. He was over 70 years old. While some of his people wanted him to have an assistant in the ministry, Gill was willing to completely step aside if Benjamin Francis would become his successor. It doesn’t appear that Francis was approached at this time. But when Gill died a few years later in 1771, Francis was asked to preach for the Carter Street congregation. By the next year, the church’s deacons had floated the idea of him moving to London to become the pastor."


Confessional, Affordable, Theological Education

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Jan 18, 202408:51
Jonathan Edwards: Reflections on David Brainerd | Narrated Puritan

Jonathan Edwards: Reflections on David Brainerd | Narrated Puritan

Reflections on the Diary of David Brainerd

Confessional, Affordable, Theological Education

CBTS is a Confessional Reformed Baptist Seminary Providing Affordable Online Theological Education to Help the Church in its Calling to Train Faithful Men for the Gospel Ministry.

Jan 17, 202417:22
1689 17:1 Of the Perseverance of the Saints | Confessing the Faith

1689 17:1 Of the Perseverance of the Saints | Confessing the Faith

"Today we consider Chapter 17 of the Confession which takes up the great, biblical and Reformed doctrine Of the Perseverance of the Saints. That is also the title of the chapter. Because of the amalgamation of the Augustinian doctrine of grace with the Romish sacramentalism before the Reformation a measure of confusion reigned on this important subject. But with the Reformation the new clarity on this subject embodied in this chapter was attained."

Jan 16, 202403:11
Distinguishing local & universal church membership | Pastor's Inbox

Distinguishing local & universal church membership | Pastor's Inbox

The pastors answer this question sent to the inbox:


 Should there be separate criteria for admittance to the local church than there is to the universal church?


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Jan 15, 202412:23
The Mandate to Preach | Chris Holmes | Preaching & Teaching

The Mandate to Preach | Chris Holmes | Preaching & Teaching

Enjoy listening to a portion of the first lecture to PT14 Preaching II, taught by Dr. Chris Holmes. In this portion of the lecture, Professor Holmes covers the mandate to preach.


Confessional, Affordable, Theological Education

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Jan 12, 202432:36
Benjamin Francis and his family | Particular Pilgrims

Benjamin Francis and his family | Particular Pilgrims

"One of the highly regarded Particular Baptist pastors in the 18 th century in England and Wales was Benjamin Francis. But there are several challenges to telling his story. The first is that he was preeminently a preacher yet we have no surviving sermons. Second, he was a native Welsh speaker and so most of the hymns he wrote are not in English. Third, he pastored a relatively small and always poor country church about which there is not a lot of information. And finally, there is only one main source of information about his life. This is a biographical account written by his son-in-law shortly after Francis’ death. But what we do know of God’s work through Francis is worth telling and there are several confirmatory lessons that a study of his life yields."

Jan 11, 202411:38
Charles Spurgeon: Finding Peace in Life's Storms | Narrated Puritan

Charles Spurgeon: Finding Peace in Life's Storms | Narrated Puritan

"C H Spurgeon - Finding Peace In Life's Storms - Mark 4:38"


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CBTS is a Confessional Reformed Baptist Seminary Providing Affordable Online Theological Education to Help the Church in its Calling to Train Faithful Men for the Gospel Ministry.

Jan 10, 202431:23