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Evangelical Christians have been especially attentive to worship in recent years, sparking a renaissance of thought and conversation about what worship really is and how it should be done. Even if this renewed interest has resulted in what some unfortunately have called the worship wars in some churches, it seems that what A.W. Tozer once … Continue reading “Expository Preaching: Antidote to Anemic Preaching”

In a recent post, Jonathan Storment shares some insights on preaching that emerged from a panel discussion among Church of Christ leaders. Among the comments: Never speak for God unless you’ve spoken to Him. Every preacher acknowledges there is something like an “ah-ha!” moment in preaching when he or she gets a word that wasn’t there … Continue reading “Preachers on Preaching”

I’m afraid I have been lax in keeping up with the latest women’s magazines, but a recent Wall Street Journal column by Joe Queenan sent me to the Redbook website to seek an article he cited about things a woman never should to say to a man. Among the unmentionable comments: “Your tummy is so … Continue reading “Back Page Pulpit: Never Tell a Preacher”

Simplify this holiday season with great gift ideas! Here are A Few of Our Favorite Things that are sure to please everyone on your Christmas List. Mylon Le Fevre / Live Forever (Heritage Builders Publishing) Live Forever is the true story of Mylon Le Fevre’s career in Gospel Music to a whirlwind of rock-and-roll fantasy, … Continue reading “Christmas Gift Guide 2013”

In a recent article, Thom Rainer writes: “The pastor must often make demonstrative statements and definitive decisions. Such is the nature of preaching. Or counseling. Or teaching. Or leading. Those demonstrative statements and actions will inevitably engender opinions and perspectives from others. Some will agree. Others will not. Some of the latter category will become … Continue reading “Dealing with Critics”

“Pastor, you preaching just keeps getting better all the time.” I recently celebrated five years as my church’s pastor (though pastoring for more than 20 years), and I’ve been hearing this statement a lot lately. I mean, I’ve been hearing it a lot. In fact, I’ve been hearing this sentiment so much that I have … Continue reading “Am I Becoming a Better Preacher?”

Many of us who preach sermons have struggled a time or two with preparing these messages. Some of these struggles might include stage fright, either lack of self-confidence or too much of it, keeping the balance between speaking to the people for God and realizing, “I need to hear this myself!” You probably can come … Continue reading “An Essay on Preparing a Sermon”

“The law of the Lord is perfect,reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the Lord are … Continue reading “A Simple Defense”

Pastor Alan Smith tells the story of two old friends who bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, “What has the world done to you, my old friend?” The sad fellow said, “Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, … Continue reading “Thankfulness and Entitlement”

In a recent article for ChurchLeaders.com, Mac Lake writes: “Many young leaders haven’t had their first big humbling failure yet. So, they’re idealistic, have all the answers and are quick with an opinion. They believe they have a better way. “The only problem is they haven’t worn the shoes of leadership long enough to really know. … Continue reading “Guiding Young Leaders”