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Long Sermon Won The Job
- John MacArthur preached for over an hour during his candidate sermon, much longer than the usual 20-25 minutes.
- Despite being long-winded, the church leaders appreciated his teaching style and called him back.
Preaching Truth Over Culture
- From day one, MacArthur focused his preaching on exposing false believers instead of cultural topics.
- This commitment to biblical truth formed the foundation of his 52-year ministry.
Avoiding Headlines, Embracing Scripture
- Unlike Billy Graham's culturally engaged style, MacArthur avoided headline-driven preaching.
- He immersed his congregation in the biblical world, focusing on scripture’s timeless truths.