Moore to the Point
By Russell D. Moore. Russell D. Moore serves as the teaching pastor at Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky. In addition, Dr. Moore is the Dean of the School of Theology and Senior Vice President for Academic Administration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Find sermons and other resources to help Christians engage the culture from a biblical worldview at www.russellmoore.com.

What the Puberty Talk Can Teach Us About Discipleship

— Monday, February 28th, 2011 —

A friend of mine is about to take his son on a road trip, to talk about the birds and the bees. His son, just a bit older than my boys, is within the horizon of hitting puberty. The father is going to get away with him on a retreat and talk about what’s [...]

The Cross and the Jukebox: The Great Speckled Bird

— Friday, February 25th, 2011 —

A listener wrote in that she remembers from when she was a child her late father singing a song by Roy Acuff, “The Great Speckled Bird.” The listener said she found the song beautiful, but she had no idea what it’s about. What is this speckled bird and what does it have to [...]

Crucify Your Life-Plan: Following Jesus to Your Skull-Shaped Future (John 21:18-23)

— Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 —

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This sermon, “Crucify Your Life-Plan: Following Jesus to Your Skull-Shaped Future” (John 21:18-23), was originally preached at Alumni Chapel at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary on Thursday, February 17, 2011.

The Gospel Unchained (2 Tim. 2:1-10)

— Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 —

This sermon, “The Gospel Unchained” (2 Tim. 2:1-10), was originally preached on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. You can find more sermons and other audio from Dr. Moore at our media page.

Should We Sterilize Ourselves in Order to Adopt More Children? My Response

— Monday, February 21st, 2011 —

Way, way, way too long ago I posted a question from a newlywed couple wondering about whether, since they have a burden for adoption, they should sterilize themselves in order to have more resources for more children. The question can be read here. Y’all gave your thoughts, and here are mine. [...]

Shame, Suffering, and Jesus’ Cross (2 Tim. 1:8-12)

— Monday, February 21st, 2011 —

This sermon, “Shame, Suffering, and Jesus’ Cross” (2 Tim. 1:8-12), was originally preached on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. You can find more sermons and other audio from Dr. Moore at our media page.

Life in the Mist (James 5:1-6)

— Monday, February 21st, 2011 —

This sermon from the series, “Life in the Mist” (James 5:1-6), was originally preached on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. You can find more sermons and other audio from Dr. Moore at our media page.

The Cross and the Jukebox: God’s Gonna Cut You Down

— Friday, February 18th, 2011 —

Last week I received an email from a listener to “The Cross and the Jukebox” suggesting we emphasize an African-American singer or songwriter for Black History Month. I love the idea. We have lots of artists in the hopper who would fit. We’ll be talking in days coming up about Mahalia Jackson and Charley Pride [...]

Honk If You Love Anti-Christian Bumper Stickers

— Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 —

To get to my favorite coffee shop here in Louisville, I pass a lot of bumper stickers intended to make people like me angry. One of them says “Born Okay the First Time.” Another says “If You Don’t Like Abortion, Don’t Have One.” And, of [...]

The Cross and the Jukebox: You Ain’t Woman Enough (To Take My Man)

— Friday, February 11th, 2011 —

What does Loretta Lynn have to say to the Internet pornography scourge in our churches? Well, maybe more than you think.

It seems that every single week I find myself talking to another married couple being ripped apart by the power of porn. In most cases, it’s the husband who is captivated by this, and [...]