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It is a sacred trust to stand in a pulpit to proclaim God’s Word. Only those who have a special encounter with God and feel the impulse of His spirit on their hearts enter such a high calling.The productivity of some, however, indicates shallowness of preparation and a lack of commitment to their vocation. Often … Continue reading “A Preacher’s Preparation”

Some liturgical persons are so scrupulous that they go to confession six, eight, or ten times a day confessing more and more minute sins. Martin Luther suffered this kind of bondage and pestered his confessor, Staupitz, who in impatience said: “Go sin so that you will have something real to confess!”Scrupulosity is no private possesion … Continue reading “Preaching and the Scrupulous Personality (Third in a five-part series)”

Wherever the names of the princes of the modern pulpit are mentioned, “Jones of Bournemouth” is sure to be one of them. For almost half a century this “man with the mouth of gold” delighted the people of Britain and America.John Daniel Jones was born on the day after the assassination of Abraham Lincon, at … Continue reading “J. D. Jones: ‘Man with the Mouth of Gold’”

I noticed it in one of those 17-minute TV commercials that run during the late, late, late show. You know — the commercials that sell record albums that are always “not available in any store.” (I usually figure the stores know something I don’t.)This commercial was selling an album of gospel music — nothing unusual … Continue reading “Just for the record …”

For centuries, preachers have struggled with the task of bringing together a human congregation and a biblical text in the act of preaching. In his book Homiktic, David Buttrick describes preaching as “mediation.” He says that a preacher stands “in between” the biblical text and the people (p. 251).How does one unite the biblical preaching … Continue reading “Touched by Their Infirmities: The Priestly Function of Preaching”

Truth seems to exist always in tension. Apparently contradictory statements each have a way of containing an element of truth. Paradox, dialectic, polarity, duality, balance — these are some of the other ways by which we often speak of this delicate idea of tension in truth.In the realm of Christian truth, the Scriptures simply do … Continue reading “Proclaiming the Truth and Preserving the Tension”

William Malcolm Macgregor was born at Glasgow in 1861, and served churches at Troon, Renfield, Glasgow, and St. Andrew’s, Edinburgh. He was appointed Professor of the New Testament in Trinity College, Glasgow in 1919, and became Principal of the College in 1928, a position which he held until his retirement in 1938. Macgregor died at … Continue reading “W. M. Macgregor: Preaching to make God visible”

I’ve always heard that time flies when you’re having fun. If so, I must be having quite a time!It is hard to believe that with this issue we begin the fifth year of publication for Preaching. As you read this 25th issue, it is remarkable to think back over the events that have shaped our … Continue reading “Looking Back, Looking Ahead”

For a change, why not try a sermon in dialogue? A sermon in which two or more speakers work in interaction with each other can provide some welcome variety. It can catch and hold the interest of a congregation. It can also more adequately represent the interaction with God which preaching hopes to facilitate. That … Continue reading “Preaching in Dialogue”

North Phoenix Baptist Church is one of America’s “super churches,” with thousands of members, a national television ministry, and an international reputation for effective ministries and a powerful pulpit. Richard Jackson has stood behind that pulpit for over twenty years, and has led that church in its phenomenal growth and development.Known widely for his effective … Continue reading “Richard Jackson: Preaching to change lives”