Author: Administrador

In Key Life magazine, Steve Brown observed, “I love Jesus’ words concerning tax collectors. When He was criticized for spending time with such riffraff, He responded, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I … Continue reading “Focus on Forgiveness, Not Rules”

In a recent article for Pastors.com, Ed Stetzer talks about ways to “love God with your mind” and sharpen your preaching skills. One of the most important: Keep asking questions. “The best pastors don’t settle for competency or bare familiarity. The inquisitive mind is the mind that will communicate life-changing truth, because it’s always asking … Continue reading “Sharpen Your Mind”

In Dangerous Intersections (Broadman & Holman), an excellent book by Jay Dennis and Jim Henry (two Orlando pastors), they talk about 11 of the most dangerous intersections through which the church must navigate today. The very first one they deal with is the “Intersection of Worship and Missing God,” which they call the most “exciting” and … Continue reading “Does Fear Hamper Our Worship”

Rev. George Bowen (1816-1888) American missionary to Mumbai [Bombay], India, shared the following in his Daily Meditations, “‘I have seen his ways,’ says the Lord, and what terrible sentence may we look for a consequence to this announcement? But, lo, the most gracious of all words issue from His lips: ‘I…will heal him.’ The knowledge … Continue reading “Healing for a Backslider: Isaiah 57:14-21”

On the radio this morning I learned about something that made me say, “Wow.” It seems that motivational speaker/author Tony Robbins has a special offer for his biggest (and richest) fans. For just $1 million, Robbins will give you his personal phone number, and you can call him for counsel and encouragement as much as … Continue reading “Back Page Pulpit: The $1 Million Question”

There is no easy way to answer the question: “Should the preacher provide interactive outlines which the congregation can use to fill in the blanks?” So much depends on the personality of the preacher and the style of delivery. The same goes for the congregation. Some on the left-brain end of the spectrum learn best … Continue reading “Preaching Points: Fill-in-the-Blank Sermons”

John Maxwell is one of the best-known leadership experts in the world. As an author he has sold more than 13 million books, and his organizations have trained more than five million people. After 14 years as senior pastor at Skyline Wesleyan Church in San Diego, Maxwell left the pastorate to focus on his leadership … Continue reading “Communicating or Connecting? An Interview with John Maxwell”

Leadership expert John Maxwell’s most recent book, Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, discusses the importance of the ability to connect with others. This is the second segment in a series of four. Preaching: Let’s start from the negative standpoint. What would be an example of something you’ve seen pastors do—or fail to do—that causes them not … Continue reading “Connecting with John Maxwell: Asking Questions”

When I was in India teaching, I encountered many strange and exotic things. It is said that India assaults all of your senses at once. This was in a way true for me. As my family and I went to great, expansive megalopolis such as Madras (now called Chennai) and then to New Delhi, our next stop was up to … Continue reading “Bible Women”

In a prior issue of Preaching, Ben Awbrey points out that “D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones defined unction as an access of power. To amplify his perception of unction, Lloyd-Jones said it is “God giving power and enabling through the Spirit to the preacher in order that he may do this work in a manner that lifts … Continue reading “Preaching with Unction”