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From the Editor: The Sovereignty of God Articles: Preaching as Performance FCC Ruling Could Impact Wireless Microphones Illustrations: God’s Love Prayer, God’s Will Instructions, Missing Something Link of the Week Preacher’s Bookshelf Humor And Finally…  “Encouragement is the oxygen of the soul.” (John Maxwell)   Sign up now for a 1-year subscription to Preaching Magazine. … Continue reading “PreachingNOW Vol. 7, No. 39”

From the Editor: Prayer for Our Leaders Articles: Let the Sermon Point to You Plan for the Future Illustrations: ThankfulnessAnger Goals, Ambition Link of the Week Preacher’s Bookshelf Humor And Finally…  “Two little words that can make the difference:Start now.”(Mary C. Crowley)   Sign up now for a 1-year subscription to Preaching Magazine. That’s 6 … Continue reading “PreachingNOW Vol. 7, No. 40”

From the Editor: Honoring Billy Graham Articles: Students & the Faith Lockbox Americans Still Giving Illustrations: GraceForgiveness, Repentance Priorities, Timing Link of the Week Preacher’s Bookshelf Humor And Finally…  “Gratitude is the heart’s memory.”(French proverb)   Sign up now for a 1-year subscription to Preaching Magazine. That’s 6 great issues for only $39.95-a savings of … Continue reading “PreachingNOW Vol. 7, No. 41”

I like to tell my son, “Your attitude determines your altitude.” In other words, how you respond, in your heart and mind and actions, to the things that challenge you will shape the person you will become, how high you will go, or how low you will stay.Thanksgiving is a time to reevaluate our attitude … Continue reading “An Attitude of Thanksgiving”

Without question, the most impressive thing about the 2008 Reader’s Choice Awards was not the winners themselves as the voter turnout. Close to 6,000 participated in this year’s online survey, which is nearly twice as many as last year. And yet, despite the leap in numbers, the results are still more or less the same—a … Continue reading “2008 Readers’ Choice Christian Music Awards”

Demon Hunter | Hillsong United | David PhelpsSkillet | Third Day | Tye Tribbett & G.A. | Paul Wilbur Demon Hunter45 Days (Solid State) The Good: Most music DVDs focus on the concert and relegate behind-the-scenes segments to the extras, but Demon Hunter gives equal weight to both in this extensive triple-disc set. In fact, … Continue reading “The DVD Experience (December 2008)”

Christmas music remains a huge staple in the Christian music industry, with 20 new album releases from a diverse array of popular artists. We have one from the biggest band in Christian pop today, and another from a band making their national debut, plus a surprise reunion from a much-loved duo. There are acclaimed songwriters, … Continue reading “Christmas Music Wrap-Up 2008”

Reading the genealogy of the family of Judah in 1 Chronicles chapter 4 is like reading a Hebrew telephone book! Curiously, we discover a brief biography of a man named Jabez recorded in verses 9 and 10. Someone explains, “The compression of Scripture truth within its limited area is one of the great miracles which belong … Continue reading “Most Unlikely to Succeed (1 Chronicles 4:9-10)”

From the Editor: Called to Lead Articles: 10 Reasons You’re Probably Going to Fail Is Your Church a Purple Cow? Illustrations: Resilience, Overcoming Challenges Emmanuel – God with Us Christmas Gifts, Credit Link of the Week Preacher’s Bookshelf Humor And Finally…  “All men desire peace, but very few desire those things that make for peace.”(Thomas … Continue reading “PreachingNOW Vol. 7, No. 42”

Gift certificates are now a big part of the American economy. Along with electronic gift cards, gift certificates represent a growing segment of the consumer market — and for good reason. Who wouldn’t welcome and appreciate a gift certificate to a favorite store or service provider?Well, what if the product is abortion? Planned Parenthood of … Continue reading “Death by Gift Certificate”