Why Preach?
Consider ... The Preacher. Whether tall or short, mop or marble-topped, skinny or not so skinny, he's not exactly a breath-taking sight, is he? And our TV-trained generation demands a sight for sore eyes.Or doe... Continue Reading...
I Love You, You Love Me
I've just seen my son come as close to worship as a two-year-old can get. He was in the presence of Barney.During this year's Spring Break, we went to Florida to visit family. We Baptists are boycotting Disney ... Continue Reading...
Children’s Sermons Help Little Ones Understand the Gospel
Children's Sermons Help Little Ones Understand the Gospel
Stephen Olford Offers Magnum Opus on Expository Preaching
Stephen F. and David L. Olford, Anointed Expository Preaching, Nashville: Broadman & Holman. 1998. 369 pp. ISBN 080546085-3; $24.99Stephen Olford has had a distinguished career as pastor, evangelist and evangel... Continue Reading...
Sermon briefs aid as idea starters
Proper 9 (C)Sunday July 5, 1998Messiah Motivated MissionLuke 10:1-11; 16-20We had finished our Bible study on Luke 10:1-11, 16-20, the story of Jesus sending out His disciples to proclaim the Kingdom of God. It... Continue Reading...
Preaching out of a Slump
Preachers face the arduous task of preaching every week. Often, on Saturday, the pastor feels "steam-rollered" after a busy week. Drained, the preacher scrambles to organize a sermon. He struggles to find somet... Continue Reading...
Discipleship: A Fishing Story Matthew 4:12-23
Discipleship: A Fishing Story Matthew 4:12-23
Curing Your “Ill”ustrations
It's Saturday evening and you, the preacher, are feeling great. But your sermon isn't. As you began preparing it earlier in the week, Sunday's message seemed in average health. However, by Friday afternoon you ... Continue Reading...