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The Ten Greatest Preachers of the Millennium

Michael Duduit

They shook nations and changed history. They touched lives and built great churches. Though they lived long ago — centuries ago in the case of some — their influence for Christ is still felt among us. And they ... Continue Reading...

Predictions for a New Century

Michael Duduit

It happens every year about this time. The National Enquirer and all the other tabloids round up all the "psychics" in town to make predictions about the coming year. The headlines are pretty much the same: "El... Continue Reading...

The Ten Greatest Preachers of the Twentieth Century

Michael Duduit

The past year has produced an avalanche of "best of the century" and "best of the millennium" stories and listings in the media. From the 100 most important events of the century to the 50 best entertainers to ... Continue Reading...

Preaching Great Biblical Themes for a New Millennium

John Killinger

Literary critics usually agree that one of the dimensions which great works of literature have in common is that they manage somehow to touch the strata of story and symbol that lie buried deeply beneath them, ... Continue Reading...

Annual Survey of Bibles and Bible Reference for Preachers

Michael Duduit

The twentieth century has been among the most productive and prolific periods in the history of the study of scripture. From the discovery of textual sources like the Dead Sea Scrolls to the development of cont... Continue Reading...

Preaching is More Than Words

Wayne McDill

As preachers, we tend to concentrate on the words of the messages we are presenting. Sometimes we labor over those words, working to craft just the right statement of sermon ideas or the clever turn of a phrase... Continue Reading...

Saying farewell to the ‘Christian century’

Michael Duduit

Just one hundred years ago, church leaders looked ahead to what many affectionately dubbed the "Christian century." The twentieth century was to be a time of unprecedented influence and growth for Christendom. ... Continue Reading...

Preaching from a Pastor’s Heart: An Interview with Tim Henry

Michael Duduit

In the fantasy world of Orlando -- where theme parks and holidays are the rule -- how do you make an impact on the real life needs of people? As pastor of First Baptist Church since 19xx, Jim Henry has preached... Continue Reading...

Questions To Change A Life

Ed Rowell

When I was called to my previous church, some gracious folks remodeled the pastor's office. It was a spacious room, and they went all out with the fixtures: Double-pane picture windows with vertical blinds. Plu... Continue Reading...

Preaching for a Verdict: Evangelistic Preaching in the Wesleyan Tradition

Robert E. Coleman

The test of preaching ultimately is what men do about it. The decision is what counts. A sermon must move the human will to action if it is to accomplish its purpose (Rom. 10:13). The truth of the message is sa... Continue Reading...