Biblia

It’s All About Them: Communicating Through Connecting

Have you ever been excited about sharing an experience with someone important only to have it unexpectedly ruined? That’s what happened to me several years ago. While I was on a business trip to South America, I got the chance to visit Machu Picchu, the mountaintop home of the ancient Inca, considered one of the … Continue reading “It’s All About Them: Communicating Through Connecting”

Collaborative Preaching: Gathering Other Voices in Sermon Preparation

There is one comment preachers long to hear after they preach a sermon: “I felt like God was speaking to me directly through you.” When this happens, the preacher knows he or she has been to be able to articulate the particular situation of the parishioner and respond with the appropriate word from God. There … Continue reading “Collaborative Preaching: Gathering Other Voices in Sermon Preparation”

A Church for a Guy Like Me: Making the Case for Less Assumptive Preaching

“There ought to be a church for a guy like me,” Rick said. The words left me speechless and has changed the trajectory of my sermon development and delivery ever since. We were sitting at a Furr’s Cafeteria in East Dallas having lunch. I had met Rick just three days before on the Sunday after … Continue reading “A Church for a Guy Like Me: Making the Case for Less Assumptive Preaching”

Chuck Swindoll: On his Favorite Book to Preach

Chuck Swindoll is a prominent Christian evangelist who has written over 70 books and is currently the Senior Pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, as well as Chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary. He has been preaching for almost 50 years. Preaching: What is your favorite biblical book to preach from? Swindoll: You know, … Continue reading “Chuck Swindoll: On his Favorite Book to Preach”

Chuck Swindoll: On Preaching Experience

Chuck Swindoll is currently the senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas. He founded the “Insight for the Living” radio program and is the Chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary. He has been preaching for almost 50 years. Preaching: You’ve been at this calling for a long time. How has your preaching changed through … Continue reading “Chuck Swindoll: On Preaching Experience”

Advice from Chuck Swindoll: Be authentic

One of the best-known Christian preachers, Chuck Swindoll is the Senior Pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Dallas, Texas, and Chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary. He has been teaching for almost 50 years and tells Preaching his words of wisdom. Preaching: You mentioned young theologians. If you were sitting with a group of young pastors, … Continue reading “Advice from Chuck Swindoll: Be authentic”

Chuck Swindoll: “Does That Make Sense?”

Charles Swindoll is one of the best-known Christian preachers and teachers in American. He is the Senior Pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, and Chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary. Swindoll has written over 70 books and is the voice of the “Insight for Living” radio program. In this segment, he talks about writing … Continue reading “Chuck Swindoll: “Does That Make Sense?””