It is popular in some congregations for the preacher to print his sermon outline, often inserting it in the church bulletin for easy reading by the worshipers.At first glance, this may suggest the message would... Continue Reading...
Although criticism goes with the job of pastor, it has never gone well with self-confidence or self-esteem. Perhaps one of the reasons is that criticism often has little or no rational basis.This is not to say ... Continue Reading...
One author observed, "A pastor needs the tact of a diplomat, the strength of Samson, the patience of Job, the wisdom of Solomon -- and a cast-iron stomach."It was the stomach comment that sparked a thought. The... Continue Reading...
A worthy building requires quality building materials. A sermon worth hearing is a sermon of substance.Someone observed long ago that there are two kinds of preachers: those who have to say something and those ... Continue Reading...
More and more ministers are discovering the world of computing. With more than 200,000 churches in the U.S., the market for church-related computer software offers promise for continuing growth for many years.A... Continue Reading...
Few churches in the world enjoy the international reputation Westminster Chapel has established for excellence in biblical preaching. Located just a few meters from Buckingham Palace, Westminster Chapel has bee... Continue Reading...
My wife, Martha, and I often wondered what kind of preacher our friend was. So when we received an invitation to visit him one weekend, we eagerly said "Yes." It turned out, however, to be an embarrassing exper... Continue Reading...
I began my ministry in Wood-bury, New Jersey, on a beautiful autumn day. With a successful eight-year ministry behind me and a strong conviction of the Lord's leading, I was optimistic about this new pastorate.... Continue Reading...
At last! Software for the pastor's weekly sermon preparation duties. Divine features! Bells and whistles! Consider the possibilities:1. Catchy Sermon Titles, Automatically! The computer will analyze your sermon... Continue Reading...
Frederick William Robertson was born in London in 1816, and was educated at Edinburgh Academy and Brasenose College in Oxford. He was ordained in 1840.Robertson served as a curate in Winchester, Cheltenham, and... Continue Reading...