Sam S. Rainer III, Author at Preaching.com

To Swear or Not to Swear?

Editor's note: When word leaked last week that Derek Webb had "crossed the line" with his label, INO Records, partly over the apparent use of a four-letter word in one of his songs, we responded with a co... Continue Reading...

God Answers Prayer

Sam S. Rainer III

Dr. Henry Davis looks at the story of Hagar and says that even in the valley, God is still there.

Winners Have 50/20 Vision

Sam S. Rainer III

Dr. Michael Youssef reminds you that God is constantly at work -- weaving the joys and sorrows of your life into a tapestry that's beautiful to God!

Is the Fight to Swear a Noble Battle?

Todd Hertz

Yesterday, Derek Webb sent an e-mail to fans revealing an internal battle over his next album, Stockholm Syndrome, originally scheduled for release next week. He said that he is now unsure when it will see ... Continue Reading...

The Westminster Directory of Public Worship

Sam S. Rainer III

In a more traditional approach to worship planning, Mark Dever and Sinclair Ferguson present an interesting volume of The Westminster Directory of Public Worship.

Taking Flight with Creativity: Worship Design Teams That Work

Sam S. Rainer III

Len Wilson and Jason Moore have written a book packed with practical counsel on how to develop and use teams that plan and lead the worship experience in local churches.

More Power in the Pulpit

Sam S. Rainer III

Cleophus LaRue has compiled a second volume offering a sampling of sermons from well-known African-American preachers.

Jehoshaphat: The Power of Song

Sam S. Rainer III

Pastor Jim Tolle takes a look at Jehoshaphat, who--even in a bad situation--sang songs of praise to God.

One Body in Christ

Sam S. Rainer III

Dr. James Boice discusses what the Bible means when it talks about "the church."

Secular or Sacred?

John J. Thompson

And the Levites who were musicians … were dressed in fine linen robes and stood at the east side of the altar playing cymbals, lyres, and harps. They were joined by 120 priests who were playing... Continue Reading...