Here is the mp3 of Phil Johnson at the Shepherds’ Conference this last week as he biblically addressed the trend of pastors with dirty mouths (most notably Mark Driscoll).

Pulpit Magazine has provided the transcripts from his message:

• Sound Doctrine, Sound Words (Part 1)
• Sound Doctrine, Sound Words (Part 2)
• Sound Doctrine, Sound Words (Part 3)

In addition, Phil took the time to answer some questions and his critics regarding his much discussed message. *Update* Phil answers a new wave of questions.

Various bloggers have been liveblogging the 2009 Shepherds’ Conference:

• Session 1:  John MacArthur
• Session 2:  Tom Pennington
• Session 3:  John MacArthur
• Session 4:  Rick Holland
• Session 5:  Al Mohler
• Session 6:  Phil Johnson
• Session 7:  Steve Lawson
• Final Session:  John MacArthur

You can also listen to and/or watch in real time using the live stream or download each message when it is made available.

Here are photos from the conference. Updates will come as the week progresses.

Andy Woodfield, the pastor from my home church, has been preaching through Ephesians. This past Sunday morning he gave a great sermon on the vital importance of using the sword of the Spirit (God’s word) in our daily walk and as we engage in spiritual battles (Eph 6:17). He exhorted us to be faithful in reading, studying and meditating on the word of God. No excuses. It is crucial to our spiritual lives that we spend quality time in His word. If you say that you are too busy…there’s something wrong. A sword is useless in battle unless it is utilized.

Audio: Andy Woodfield: The Sword of the Spirit

John MacArthur says in his commentary on Ephesians 6:17:

“The effective teacher, preacher, and witness must “be ready in season and out of season” (2 Tim. 4:2). The more we know and understand Scripture, the more we will be able to march through Satan’s strongholds and lead people from his kingdom to God’s.”

Steve Lawson also gave a very stirring message on the sharp, piercing nature of God’s word at the 2008 Shepherds’ Conference based on Hebrews 4:12-13. This was one of the most powerful messages from the conference. Well worth a listen.

Audio: Steve Lawson: The Preacher’s Invincible Weapon

This post is adapted from a transcript of a seminar from the 2007 Shepherds’ Conference, titled “Closet Calvinists.” I, along with some other men from church, had the opportunity to attend this seminar by Phil Johnson.

Thanks to Pulpit Magazine for originally posting this. Visit the Shepherds’ Conference Media Vault to download free messages from their archives.

• Clarifying Calvinism (Part 1)
• Clarifying Calvinism (Part 2)
• Clarifying Calvinism (Part 3)
• Clarifying Calvinism (Part 4)
• Clarifying Calvinism (Part 5)
• Clarifying Calvinism (Part 6)
• Clarifying Calvinism (Part 7)
• Clarifying Calvinism (Part 8 – Conclusion)

Recently, several quality ministries have made their audio archives available online for free e.g. John MacArthur, D.A. Carson, Shepherds’ Conference & Resolved Conference. It’s good to see this trend continue as John Piper and others have had their archives available for some time. I decided to compile a list of free audio resources that I find to be edifying and God glorifying. The “Audio Resources” page is located on the tab below the blog title, or you can just click here. Your suggestions for resources to be added are welcomed.