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Advent/Faith: When Faith Meets Faith Luke 1:39-55

David C. Nelson

That the Son of God had a mother is a reminder that God's work gets done when otherwise ordinary people hear the voice of God and decide to say "yes." Mary, says this Advent sermon, is a reminder that faith means following dreams -- dreams that begin with God - with courage and expectation.

Preaching through the Advent Season

J. Timothy Allen

You stare at your planning calendar for fall and winter. Suddenly it dawns on you that the Advent season is just around the corner. "Let's see, there are four Sundays until Christmas, then there is the special ... Continue Reading...

Preparing to Preach to the Kids

Carolyn C. Brown

Preparing to preach effectively to children does not mean finding "something for the kids" to add to the sermon you prepare for the adults. Instead, it means doing your entire sermon preparation aware that some... Continue Reading...

Preaching Goes Prime Time

Michael Duduit

With all the junk that is dished out in the name of entertainment these days, it's about time something of quality and good taste is ready to hit the airwaves. Like us.OK, so maybe it's not exactly Seinfeld, bu... Continue Reading...

The Preaching of John Calvin

Charles Haney

We all know John Calvin the theologian. What about Calvin the preacher? The Genevan reformer we all know created and systematized what is known as the Reformed tradition in Protestant theology.1 Interpretation ... Continue Reading...

Electronic Publishing Comes of Age in ’97

Bob Dasal

The past year has seen a boom in electronic publishing. Some new versions of Bible software programs have been released, but the big story has been electronic publishing. Almost every Bible software program now... Continue Reading...

Mind the Gap

Timothy Warren

Negotiating the London subway system, also known as the Underground, provided just one of many interesting experiences during the recent International Congress on Preaching. Those who rode the Tube, as the Unde... Continue Reading...

Preaching the Word: An Interview with Stephen F. Olford

Mark A. Johnson

Stephen Olford has had an illustrious career as an evangelist, pastor, preacher, and encourager of preachers. He is noted for his pastorates at Duke Street Baptist Church in Richmond, Surrey, England and Calvar... Continue Reading...

How Do You Capture the Attention of Non-Christians?

R. Larry Moyer

The comment has been made, "Most preachers are like the peace and mercy of God. Like the peace of God, they are completely beyond your understanding and like the mercy of God, you are scared to death they are g... Continue Reading...

“Life Illustrated” Stories Offer Added Focus to Sermons

David Riemenschneider

I innocently wandered into our family room where a dynamic force had taken command. In seconds, that two-foot square brown box captured my attention and reeled me in like a light-weight paper clip to a high pow... Continue Reading...