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From the Editor: Divinely Appointed to Serve Articles: Economy Is Pinching Pastors Are Churches Mugged by Change? Illustrations: SinEvangelism, Missions Heaven Link of the Week Preacher’s Bookshelf Humor And Finally…  “Obstacles are the things we see when we take our eyes off our goals.”—Zig Ziglar   Sign up now for a 1-year subscription to Preaching … Continue reading “PreachingNOW Vol. 8, No. 34”

From the Editor: Praying for Missionaries Articles: Guiding People to See Christ in Themselves Illustrations: Commitment, Sacrifice Mistaken Identity, Motivation Link of the Week Preacher’s Bookshelf Humor And Finally…  “He who believes that the past cannot be changed has not yet written his memoirs.” (Torvald Gahlin)   Sign up now for a 1-year subscription to … Continue reading “PreachingNOW Vol. 8, No. 35”

From the Editor: Teaching a Christian Worldview Articles: Have You Lost Your Mind? Improving Vocal Projection Illustrations: Power of Faith Citizenship, Culture Directions, Asking the Right Person Link of the Week Preacher’s Bookshelf Humor And Finally…  “Discipline is the bridge between thought and accomplishment.” (Jim Rohn)   Sign up now for a 1-year subscription to … Continue reading “PreachingNOW Vol. 8, No. 33”

From the Editor: Catalyst Conference Articles: Don’t Neglect Biblical Content or Application Illustrations: Miracles, Deliverance Surprises, Arrivals Link of the Week Preacher’s Bookshelf Humor And Finally…  “The goal of life is not for you to be comfortable. The goal of life is not for you to be balanced. The goal of life is for you … Continue reading “PreachingNOW Vol. 8, No. 36”

From the Editor: Knowing When to Quit Articles: Swindoll’s Leadership Lessons Illustrations: Judgment, Preparation Urgency, Timing Link of the Week Preacher’s Bookshelf Humor And Finally…  “Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a permanent attitude.”(Martin Luther King)   Sign up now for a 1-year subscription to Preaching Magazine. That’s 6 great issues for only … Continue reading “PreachingNOW Vol. 8, No. 37”

“Both (pilots said) there was a distraction in the cockpit” reported Alan Levin in a USA Today article (Oct. 27, 2009). What was the distraction? We all have been waiting for a conclusive answer since the story broke a few days ago. Most Americans who fly regularly have been interested in the story for, well, let’s … Continue reading “Distracted”

In a recent article for ChurchCentral.com, Thom Rainer writes: “As we heard from churches across America, we began to see a common pattern in churches that were more effective in making disciples. The attendance rate of members of those churches was higher, and the dropout rate was lower.” Some of the common traits in such … Continue reading “Disciple-Making Churches”

David Dorsey wrote: “Humans need and appreciate communication that is arranged and organized.” He makes the claim in the context of his discussion of biblical literature having been written not to be read but to be heard, even when read. “The Bible was written for an oral culture; the text was heard before it was … Continue reading “Orality and Preaching”

Churches have changed dramatically during the past 50 years. Our music is different. In many locations, pews have been replaced with chairs. Technology has revolutionized the way we conduct our services. However, some things haven’t changed. One constant that remains essential in every church is preaching. I’ve heard preaching called “the rudder that moves the … Continue reading “Sermons that Stick”

Chip Heath is Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University and co-author with his brother Dan of Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die. In a Preaching podcast interview with Michael Duduit, Chip shared some helpful insights about crafting ideas that stick with people: I’ve been … Continue reading “Made to Stick”