Tim A. Dearborn, Author at Preaching.com

The Problem with Allegory in Preaching

When the evangelist announced his text -- Genesis 24:63-64 -- I was intrigued at the uncommon prospect of hearing a revival sermon preached from the first book of the Bible. But as I listened to the Scripture, ... Continue Reading...

Christian Life: Finding Meaning in a Self-Centered Age

Arthur Lee McClanahan

Where do we find meaning in an age of violence and division, an age of self-centeredness?

A New Life

Tim A. Dearborn

A New Life

Sermon Briefs Offer Ideas for Exegesis, Illustration

Tim A. Dearborn

First Sunday of Advent (A)December 3, 1995Salvation is at Hand(Romans 13:11-14)Phillip Semmelweis was a physician in the mid 1800's. He practiced medicine during the time where the best hospitals lost one out o... Continue Reading...

The Word Became Flesh<br/>(John 1:1-14, NIV)

Peter A. Samuelson

In the beginning was the Word --The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Mk. 1:1)and the Word was with God --I came from the Father and entered the world ... (Acts 16:28)and the Word was God... Continue Reading...

Jesus Christ: Seeing the Light

William Richard Ezell

Jesus Christ: Seeing the Light

1995 Survey of Bibles and Bible Reference for Preaching

Michael Duduit

In speaking of the Bible, Edgar Goodspeed once noted, "It has been truly said that any translation of the masterpiece must be a failure." That insight did not, however, keep Goodspeed from trying, nor does it s... Continue Reading...

Constructing the Narrative Sermon

David L. Larsen

After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee. (Matt. 11:1)Give me the Bible and the Holy Ghost and I can go on preaching forever! ... Continue Reading...

Thankfulness: A Thankful Heart

Gary L. Carver

This Thanksgiving sermon focuses on the role models in the faith that God has giving us. "We have so much to be thankful for: God's grace that has been extended to us and role models that have helped us to see it."

Preaching At Home and Away

Keith Wilhite

The best preachers in this world remain anonymous. I am frequently asked: "Who are today's best preachers?" My stock answer is "no one you have heard of." I am convinced that the best preachers are some of thos... Continue Reading...