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?Michael Quicke is Professor of Preaching at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary near Chicago. He is the former principal (president) of Spurgeon’s College in the United Kingdom, and for a number of years was pastor of St. Andrews Street Baptist Church in Cambridge, site of the 2007 International Congress on Preaching. He was interviewed by Michael … Continue reading “Preaching and Worship: An Interview with Michael Quicke”

?“Mrs. Hudson, it’s missing!” shouted Holmes. As she ran into the pastor’s study, Mrs. Hudson worried. “What’s missing?” she asked.“The illustration I need for Sunday’s sermon,” Holmes exclaimed, “I can’t find it anywhere!” “Did you look in the toe of your Persian slipper or in your file of past problems?” she inquired. “Of course not,” … Continue reading “The Curious Case of the Illusive Illustration”

?It’s safe to say that when the pastor of First Baptist Church in Maryville, Ill., began preaching his Sunday morning message on March 8, 2009, he had no idea it would be his last. Neither did his congregation, who witnessed the horrific scene. Standing up and moving from his seat as Pastor Fred Winters was speaking, … Continue reading “Safety in the Sanctuary: Is Your Church Prepared?”

?When I was a boy, my grandfather had a painting of a sailing ship on his living room wall. Sometimes I would stare at the picture for a long time, looking at the ship, its masts and lines and the rolling waves.Then I noticed something strange. I found that I could make the ship disappear! … Continue reading “The Amazing Disappearing and Reappearing Cross”

?In 1889 John A. Broadus, the father of expository preaching, offered the prominent Beecher Lectures on Preaching to the campus of the divinity school at Yale University. The preaching ministry of one of the greatest preachers in America was condensed into eight lectures that sought to define the foundations of preaching in the life of … Continue reading “Preaching Rediscovered: Broadus’ Lost Lectures and the Recovery of Exposition”

?It’s summer, and that means it’s time for family vacations. This year is going to be our first big driving family vacation-that is, driving more than a few hours at a time. (This is the summer we get our money’s worth out of that minivan.)We’ll be visiting historic sites such as Gettysburg and Valley Forge … Continue reading “On the Road Again”

?Helmut Thielicke was a preacher-theologian who stood between two worlds: the academy and the church.Thielicke was born in early December of 1908 in Barmen, Germany. He was born in an area called Wuppertal. This area was a boiling pot for cultural and religious development. It was here that Thielicke’s cultural teeth were cut as he … Continue reading “Helmut Thielicke: Between Pulpit and Lectern”

?It is the biggest temptation every preacher deals with. Every preacher? Yes, every preacher; and if one ever tells you he or she has never experienced its power, do not buy a used computer from that preacher. What is it? Popularity!Phillips Brooks, who gave the world his wonderful carol “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” knew … Continue reading “Every Preacher’s Fiercest Temptation!”

From the Editor: Clear Communication Articles: Let Scripture Drive Preaching Why Leviticus? Illustrations: PatienceThink Like Jesus Identity, Confusion Link of the Week Preacher’s Bookshelf Humor And Finally…  “No man can follow Christ and go astray.” (William H.P. Faunce)   Sign up now for a 1-year subscription to Preaching Magazine. That’s 6 great issues for only … Continue reading “PreachingNow, Vol. 8, No. 25”

From the Editor: Biblical Fidelity Articles: Preaching-Teaching Tops List Bitter Blogs Illustrations: DiscouragementStorms, Miracles Aging, Marriage Link of the Week Preacher’s Bookshelf Humor And Finally…  “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” (T.S. Eliot)   Sign up now for a 1-year subscription to Preaching Magazine. … Continue reading “PreachingNOW, Vol. 8, No. 27”