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Scott Hafemann of Wheaton College writes: “Unless we regain a serious study of the Scripture in our pulpits and pews, we will end up redefining the role of the Protestant pastor altogether by denying in practice the authority of the very Bible we are purporting to preach. If the pastor, not to mention those of … Continue reading “Use of Scripture in Preaching Reaffirms Its Authority”

As an author, innovator and pastor of one of the largest and fastest growing churches in America, Rick Warren has become one of the most significant influencers in the evangelical community and in the broader culture. He recently visited with Preaching Executive Editor Michael Duduit. Preaching: Let me start by saying that in addition to … Continue reading “40 Days in the Word: An Interview with Rick Warren”

The biggest news in books and Bibles this year has been the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Version. Many today fail to recognize the pervasive, worldwide impact this one translation has had as it became the book of the English empire just as that empire spread to the ends of the … Continue reading “Studying the Word: 2011 Survey of Bibles and Bible Reference”

The president of the Southern Baptist Convention has proposed considering a name change for the SBC. It’s not the first time such a change has been considered. Since the denomination started expanding beyond the Southeast and Southwest after World War II, there have been suggestions the name should be changed to reflect a more national … Continue reading “Back Page Pulpit: A Name Is a Name Is a”

If you’re looking for more sermon ideas on the Cross, be sure to head over to SermonSearch.com to find 100’s of sermons on the Cross to help you out! The message of the power of the cross was preached by Paul to a congregation very much embroiled in the practical meaning and effects of power. … Continue reading “Preaching the Power of the Cross”

Tom Long’s major book The Witness of Preaching (Westminster John Knox) has been released in a second edition, updated and expanded. In the last section of the book, Long addresses a variety of questions asked by pastors and preachers, and one of those deals with the value of using a pulpit while preaching: “As a piece … Continue reading “Should You Use a Pulpit?”

In their book Seven Practices of Effective Ministry (Multnomah), Andy Stanley, Reggie Joiner and Lane Jones remind us that we will get a greater return on our investment of time and energy by focusing on strengthening areas where we have the greatest potential for real excellence. “The sobering truth is that many of us weaken our … Continue reading “Work on Your Strengths, not Your Weaknesses”

It is inevitable in a lifetime of preaching that we shall all make mistakes in our preaching. Sometimes these mistakes become embarrassingly more than we intended. I, too, have flubbed by saying something so ineptly stupid that there was neither a way to call it back nor somehow unsay or explain it. My own have … Continue reading “Preaching Points: Is There Life After a Pulpit Blooper?”

In an article in the October 2005 issue of Technologies for Worship magazine, Len Wilson and Jason Moore wrote an article for media ministers whose pastors don’t seem willing to plan ahead. One of their suggestions is to encourage the pastor to meet as part of a creative team environment. They note: “Pastors have also … Continue reading “Can Teams Help Produce Better Sermons?”

In his new book A Primer on Biblical Preaching (CrossBooks), Jerry Sutton says, “When I want to connect, I need to be considering a set of questions that will help me refine my message…I must work to connect the listener and the truth of the text.” Here are seven questions for spurring creative communication: • What is … Continue reading “Questions for Creativity”