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Charles Spurgeon once observed, “Nobody ever outgrows Scripture; the book widens and deepens with our years.” No one better understands that truth than the preacher who spends years digging deep into the truths of God’s Word. With the Bible as the source of our proclamation, we will never lack for a meaningful message to share … Continue reading “2005 Survey Of Bibles And Bible Reference”

In the spirit of the holidays (to be sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”): On the first day of Christmas, my preacher gave to meA sermon on the birth of a King. On the second day of Christmas, my preacher gave to meTwo Christmas plays, And a sermon on the birth … Continue reading “And A Preacher In A Pear Tree?”

John Knox first appeared on the stage of history bearing the two-handed great sword as bodyguard to reformer George Wisehart. Canon law forbad priests to carry a weapon, but Knox, already disgusted with Rome, was committed to reforming Scotland. For five weeks Wisehart and his bodyguards spent each night in a different house to avoid … Continue reading “John Knox: Bold Reformation Preacher”

When “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” makes its screen debut in December 2005, millions of people who have never heard of C. S. Lewis will go to see the picture. Millions will also buy the DVD when it goes on sale after the theatrical release. If the experience of “The Lord of the … Continue reading “Preaching In Narnia”

Dr. H. Beecher Hicks, Jr., has served since 1977 as Senior Pastor of the 6,000-member historic Metropolitan Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. Just the fifth senior minister in the congregation’s 141-year history, Hicks has led the church through an era of growth which includes a school and more than 60 ministries. He is author of … Continue reading “Preaching To Move A Church: An Interview With H. Beecher Hicks”

Thom S. Rainer is the newly-elected President of Lifeway Christian Resources, one of the world’s largest providers of Christian products and services. Prior to his move to LifeWay in October, Rainer was the founding dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Church Growth at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville. Before his … Continue reading “Preaching And The Breakout Church: An Interview With Thom Rainer”

In recent years, our annual picks for the year’s most impressive worship albums have touched on reworked hymns, promising new talent, and cutting edge projects that redefine offering praise through song. But between October 2005 and September 2006—our “fiscal year” for making these picks—we’ve seen a welcome return by many of the influential veterans of … Continue reading “Favorite Worship Albums of 2006”

Artists come and artists go quickly in the music business, and many unfortunately tread the same ground covered by many others before them. But there are other artists who make a strong effort to break out of the rut with music that’s more thoughtful and significant. Here are twelve such new artists (in alphabetical order) … Continue reading “Best New Artists of 2005”

Wrapping up the year is our Best Artists list, which is meant to partly compliment our annual Reader’s Choice awards while offering some strong potentials to consider for this year’s Gospel Music Awards. Check out these twenty selections, reflecting the year’s best in vocalists, bands, and solo artists. Best Female Vocalist1. Natalie Grant Everybody already … Continue reading “Best Artists of 2005”

It’s remarkable how holiday traditions and creative artistry over the years have yielded so many different musical expressions for the Christmas season, and 2006 is no exception. There’s acoustic pop from Third Day, R&B gospel from Mary Mary, varied pop from NewSong, Irish hymns from Moya Brennan, alternative folk from Sufjan Stevens, a cappella from … Continue reading “Christmas Music Wrap-Up 2006”