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The Aim of Pulpit Pages

4/3/2014

 
This morning I realized someone had sent an email concerning Pulpit Pages through the contact form.  It was from a lady who expressed her deep concern for my genuine intentions with this site.  She claimed they had just left a church because her pastor was plagiarizing the material of others.  I was accused  of aiding such activity.  She even implied that likely the desire for this site was my own personal gain and recognition rather than the glory of God.  (It's always interesting when folks are bold enough to send great criticism, without supplying a valid email address so we can discuss this issue: [email protected]) 


I was admonished to do some "deep soul searching" as to whether Pulpit Pages was pleasing to the Lord.  I am well aware of the issue of plagiarism and the damage it causes.  I encourage others to use Pulpit Pages only as a source of inspiration rather then a "go-to" source for sermons.  It is not my desire to promote laziness among those who preach the Word of God.  However, I too have been helped by reading the thoughts of another.  I don't know of any preacher who is worth his salt that doesn't read after other preachers.  (It is also interesting how those who have never preached or pastored seem to know the best approach for ministry.) 


I hesitate to share this information because I know some might view it as gloating, but I felt I must at this point.  Pulpit Pages went online in November 2011.  Since that time we have had visits from 149 countries outside the United States, as well as visits from all 50 states within the U.S.  I regularly have visits from the Philippines, several nations in Africa, Australia, Saudi Arabia, The United Arab Emirates, and many others. There have also been visits from Russia and China.  Many of these nations have a heavy Muslim presence or strongly hinder any Christian influence, and through Pulpit Pages the Lord has opened a door for the Gospel to penetrate darkness.  I have received many emails from here at home and abroad from pastors and laypeople alike who have been enriched spiritually from the content here. 


It is not my desire or intention to promote laziness or create difficulty within local congregations.  I simply desire to share the Gospel with those who need to hear and this has proven an effective way to do that.  I refuse to allow the deeds or condemnation of a few to hinder what I believe the Lord has called me to do.  


I was asked to seriously consider removing the site and no longer post my material.  I can tell you that I do not intend to do that!  If I can reach one person through the efforts here, it will be worth it all. 


Preacher Chris 
Pastor Randy
4/25/2014 05:18:39 am

I enjoy reading and pondering the messages you post they have and are great tolls in allowing God to speak as I read, I do thank you for posting and may God be Glorified
Pastor Randy
East Salem Baptist Church, southern il

Chris
4/25/2014 09:27:41 am

Thank you for the kind words of encouragement Brother Randy.

Preacher Chris

Alan Carr link
5/3/2014 02:09:49 am

Brother Chris:

I just read you post today and I can sympathize with how an email like the one you received can make you feel. Over the years dozens of church members have contacted ma about their pastors using the material from my web site in their sermons. Like the lady you wrote to you, they are concerned about their churches, and about their pastors. I think their concerns are legitimate, but often, their remedies are greatly misplaced. My site, like yours, exists to aid men in their preaching. Neither of us wants other men to simply take the sermons we post and preach them verbatim. Our goal is to provide preachers with a sermonic seed plot. We want to give them a place where they can find new ideas and refine their own ideas. If some men abuse the sermons that are provided, they will have to answer to the Lord for that. If, however, the congregation is fed, and the people are edified from their preaching, surely the Lord is glorified. I simply wanted to saw: carry on Brother! You are providing a valuable resource to preachers and other students of the Bible. I appreciate your life, your friendship, and your love of the truth. Preach on,. and post on preacher.

Your friend,
Alan Carr

Chris
5/3/2014 01:36:00 pm

Thank you for sharing your wisdom and insight Brother Alan. I appreciate the guidance you have offered over the years and the friendship we share. Your efforts have helped inspire me to press on in the work of the Lord.


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