J. Timothy Allen, Author at Preaching.com

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Preaching through the Advent Season

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...

Using the Old Testament in New Testament Preaching

J. Timothy Allen

It can probably be said with no hesitation that all preachers think their sermons are biblical. If this means that their sermons are centered in the Word, then the assertion has some merit. Still, we need to as... Continue Reading...

Reconsidering the Funeral Sermon

J. Timothy Allen

One of the most painful yet intensely gratifying tasks of the minister is to be involved in the planning and delivery of the funeral sermon. It is painful because of the deep amount of work involved in guiding ... Continue Reading...

Reconstructing the Children’s Sermon

J. Timothy Allen

Children's sermons are an enigma for pastors. If we manage to get past the initial problem of whether they are worth our while in morning worship1 other questions arise. How do we relate to these little people?... Continue Reading...