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On Interpreter’s wall hung a portrait of a grave man. He “had eyes uplift to Heaven, the best of Books in his hand, the law of Truth was written upon his lips, the world was behind his back; it stood as if it pleaded with men, and a crown of gold did hang over its … Continue reading “John Bunyan: Pilgrim’s Imaginative Preacher”

1 John 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life.” So much for Docetists and their denial of the humanity of Christ! None knew better than John that Jesus of … Continue reading “The Humanity Of Jesus”

Every Monday morning I dreaded that call! George was one of my long-term predecessor’s biggest fans. And, as much as he was certain no one would ever fill my forerunner’s shoes, George tried hard to turn me into a latter-day clone of him. As sure as Monday followed Sunday, George called with an unsolicited and … Continue reading “Blessed Manure!”

One of the hot topics of this year is outsourcing – that is, businesses sending functions (and jobs) to less expensive (i.e., non-U.S.) locations. Businesses use outsourcing for the same reason people go to Wal-Mart: to save money. (And all this time you thought it was the friendly greeters at the door attracting all those … Continue reading “Outsourcing The Word?”

Anne Graham Lotz, founder and president of AnGeL Ministries, has passionately carried the Word of God to people around the world for the past 25 years. The daughter of Billy and Ruth Bell Graham, Anne launched Just Give Me Jesus in the year 2000, a series of life-changing revivals held in arenas in cities across … Continue reading “Preaching To People Who Hurt: An Interview With Anne Graham Lotz”

In 1995, Andy Stanley (son of Charles Stanley, pastor of Atlanta’s First Baptist Church) met with a group of believers to cast a vision for a new church, “a safe environment where the unchurched can come and hear the life-changing truth that Jesus Christ cares for them and died for their sin.” For three years … Continue reading “Preaching Without Fear: An Interview With Andy Stanley”

Only one thing will replace great preaching, and that is greater preaching. For many in the world today preaching has gone into eclipse. It needs to be restored. Jesus commands it, Paul commends it, the church requires it, and history proves it to be essential. We could have no greater example for preaching than Jesus. … Continue reading “Jesus Came Preaching”

The Kingdom of God is explosive in power and therefore when it is fully understood, and boldly declared, it will radically impact those who hear and respond.  The truth of this statement is nowhere more clearly seen than in the life and ministry of Jesus.  We cannot read the Gospels and not be confronted by … Continue reading “Jesus Came Preaching About The Kingdom”

One of the most interesting debates in homiletical circles is the degree to which contemporary preachers should preach like Jesus. On the surface, we might think it absolutely necessary to preach like the greatest Preacher ever.  Isn’t He, after all, the perfect model?  Shouldn’t we exhibit His simplicity, His connection with people, His boldness?  Some … Continue reading “Jesus Came Preaching About Himself”

I remember when it was all so clear. Mom would say, “How about Kentucky Fried Chicken tonight?” and the kids would all say, “Hallelujah!” (Or thereabouts.) Then the Kentucky Fried Chicken people, apparently concerned about their roots, decided to abbreviate the name to KFC. That was OK, since many of us already abbreviated it to … Continue reading “Original Or Crispy? Who Can Say?”