Appointment of Dr. Ligon Duncan to Chair of Systematic and Historical Theology at RTS Furthers Gospel Vision

      Our vision for seminary is to increasingly become an incubator for pastor-scholars who will take the truth of God' Word, the passion for God's world, and the commitment to God's grace to human beings and their culture—in Continue Reading

Christmas Eve Order and Bulletin Sample

Christmas Eve worship is one of the most beautiful and inspiring times in the life of a congregation and in the ministry of a pastor. The service may be seen by the pastor as challenging because everyone knows that you are going to say something about Continue Reading

A Summer Sermon: Trusting God in Your Wilderness

It is hot all over. The other day we were in my SUV and my wife asked me if I had the "seat warmer" turned on! In the most desolate days, we need refreshment of some kind. In this post, I hope to offer the refreshment of trust. TRUST is “Confidence Continue Reading

An Advent Message: Mary’s Song

The following post is the first in a series of Scriptural messages called "The Songs of Christmas: Advent Meditations on the Incarnation." Each week a new Advent message will be prayerfully presented. I pray that families may use these for Advent Continue Reading

On Spiritual Gifts in the Church Today (1 Cor. 12)

I heard that the librarian of one of the greatest libraries in the world remarked: “We’re drowning in information and starving for knowledge.” I have come to learn in my life that it is not that I need more information, but greater insight on what I Continue Reading

How I Want our Beginning to be Remembered

On December 9, 2007, I gave my farewell sermon to First Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga, in order to go on a sabbatical and then prepare to assume duties as the President of Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina. I entitled the Continue Reading

An Unexpected Christmas: An Unexpected Family (Matthew 1.1-16)

This message was part of a series I called "An Unexpected Christmas." I offer it here as fodder for faithful pastors who are preparing to feed the flock of Jesus as we move into the Second Sunday in Advent. I pray you all had a wonderful time of worship Continue Reading

Thanksgiving: The Essential Ingredient to True Christian Worship

A Thanksgiving Day Sermon based on Psalm 100 (especially verses 3 and 4) This sermon was originally preached at First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga, TN on Thanksgiving, November 24, 2005. It is offered here to assist other pastors in reflecting on Continue Reading

Holiness

A Sermon on Romans 6.1-2, 12-18, 22-23 preached at First Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga, TN on November 18, 2007 Introduction to the Reading Since I have been with you, God has called me to preach much about the truth of salvation by grace alone Continue Reading

Trusting in the God Who Sends

A Sermon on Exodus 3.13-17; John 20.19-21 by Dr. Michael A. Milton, Senior Minister, originally Preached on: Sunday, November 4th, 2007 at The First Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga, TN At the conclusion of this message, I announced that I had accepted Continue Reading