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Most sermons built around a biblical, narrative passage could profit from a fresh suit of clothes. I do not say this because I believe the Bible account should be ignored when we are building a story, but because generally speaking we are so used to the story as it appears in the biblical text that … Continue reading “Preaching Points: Retelling the Old, Old Story”

Why do we preach? Twenty centuries of Christianity have been so branded by preaching that we rarely question its place or purpose. Yet, if we consistently engage in an endeavor that requires such a costly investment from churches and pastors, we ought to articulate clear reasons for doing it. Everett Wilson claims: “Preaching is the … Continue reading “The Reasons We Preach: Press the Applicational Force of the Text”

There had been a persistent rumor around town about a particular house located across the road from one of the local high schools and how it had become a den of iniquity. A preacher had been making a big deal about it and the fact that sexual immorality was rampant in the area, particularly among … Continue reading “Past Masters: Mordecai Ham: The Southern Revivalist”

Around the turn of the 20th century, a pioneering psychologist named Alfred Adler proposed the counterintuitive theory of compensation. Adler believed that perceived disadvantages often prove to be disguised advantages because they force us to develop attitudes and abilities that would have otherwise gone undiscovered. It’s only as we compensate for those disadvantages that our … Continue reading “The Slingshot Effect: How Disappointments Double as Divine Appointments”

If you have been to seminary, you’ve most likely gone through a three-year, graduate-level course of studies with at least two unfamiliar languages, history, philosophy, hermeneutics, homiletics, counseling and much more. Have you ever thought you could have given the same period of time and almost certainly multiplied your earnings, had more control over your … Continue reading “Preacher to Preacher: Why Do We Do It?”

Billy Graham spoke at the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance service held on Sept. 14, 2001, at the National Cathedral in Washington. Near the beginning of his message, he reminded the nation: “No matter how hard we try, words simply cannot express the horror, shock and revulsion we all feel over what took place in … Continue reading “God Can Be Trusted”

In a sermon right after 9/11, R. Albert Mohler wrestled with the problem of evil as reflected in those tragic events: “How could a good God allow this to happen? How can a God of love allow killers to kill, terrorists to terrorize and the wicked to escape without a trace? “No superficial answer will … Continue reading “Trust God’s Heart”

In a brief article at the Covenant Seminary website, Bryan Chapell says: “In our day, two opposing forces challenge the effective proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The first well-documented foe of the gospel is the erosion of authority. The philosophies of subjectivism have joined hands with the skeptics of transcendent truth to create … Continue reading “Proclaiming Grace”

One of the most interesting and practical preaching books I’ve seen in some time is Refining Your Style: Learning from Respected Communicators (Group) by Dave Stone. Dave, who shares preaching responsibilities with Bob Russell at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, has identified 13 communication styles that characterize preachers. He cites the Creative Storyteller, Direct Spokesperson, … Continue reading “Understanding Your Preaching Style”

If you’re looking for more Jesus walking on water sermon ideas, be sure to head over to SermonSearch.com to find 100’s of Jesus walking on water sermons to help you out! Matthew 14:22-33 In the gospel story, Jesus and Peter walked on water. What is this bizarre story all about? Modern enlightened readers may have … Continue reading “Walking on Water”