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Encouraging Each Other (1 Thess. 4:13-18)

Austin B. Tucker

Discouragement is an ever-present danger. ... Why not try Paul's prescription for those dark days?

Backtrack to Saddleback — Secularists Not Pleased

Albert Mohler

Given the hype, I was positively unhopeful. But . . . the event turned to be quite worthwhile after all.

Remember My Chains: The Life and Death of Alexander Solzhenitsyn

Michael A. Milton

Alexander Solzhenitsyn died on Sunday, August 3 at the age of 89. We would do well to remember this man.

Paul Sheppard discusses how joy differs from happiness; understanding that joy is based on God's relationship with us, God's provision for us, and God's promises to us (based on Gal. 5:22 and other passages).

Racing Toward Disaster

Dr. Gene Getz talks with a man who, from a worldly point of view, had it all-but in reality was racing toward disaster.

Illustrating Sermons with Biography

Bill D. Whittaker

The use of biography applies truth to real people and heightens listener response. People are always more interesting than things.

Using Argumentation Theory in a World Hostile to Truth

Calvin Pearson

As I was reading about the strategy of presenting an argument, these three images-sheep, serpents and doves-started coming together for me.

Holy Affections and the Fourth of July

Michael A. Milton

What do the words of an 18th century theologian and pastor have to do with our nation's birthday?

Preaching Christ to Culture: An Interview with Chuck Colson

Once known as the White House "hatchet man" during the Nixon administration, in 1973 Charles Colson experienced a life-changing transformation when he gave his life to Jesus Christ. Preaching editor Michael Duduit recently sat down to talk with him.