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A survey by Pew Research’s Religion & Public Life Policy unit found that a little more than half of Americans still consider Christmas to be a primarily religious holiday, though about three-fourths still claim to believe in the story of Jesus’ birth as told in the Bible. More than a third of Americans consider Christmas … Continue reading “Is Christmas Religious?”

“As He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, ‘Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the close of the age?’ Jesus answered them, ‘See that no one leads you astray. For many will come in My name, saying, … Continue reading “The New Advent”

In an issue of Leadership, pastor Leith Anderson observes, “(T)he introduction of the experiential into evangelical preaching has been a significant factor. Preaching is not just someone talking, but it’s providing sight and sound and experience. This is done in different ways at different levels in different churches. But the introduction of PowerPoint added a … Continue reading “Preaching Goes Experiential, Not Scripted”

I have long held the view that, as a pastor, I should not take a political stand. The only stand I felt should be taken is on the uncompromising Word of God. I have been careful never to make a political statement on Facebook or comment on one that I see posted. However, my heart … Continue reading “To Be Honest”

Long before Jennifer Lawrence and The Hunger Games popularized archery, I was a college student learning the art of stringing a bow, pointing an arrow and shooting a target. My goal was simple: Learn how to string the bow, aim the arrow, pull the string to my face, and let the arrow fly smoothly toward … Continue reading “Archers, Arrows and Targets: Handling Your Critics in Preaching”

George Lucas stunned the world when he sold his Lucasfilm media empire to Disney in October 2012. Headlining the deal was the transfer of the beloved and lucrative Star Wars franchise, and within hours Disney announced plans to release new films in the series beginning in 2015. Since then, impassioned reactions to the news have … Continue reading “Preaching from a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Appropriating the Star Wars Myth for the Pulpit”

The Bible inarguably is the most influential book in the history of the world. Whether reading William Faulkner, gazing at a Rembrandt painting, visiting the Holocaust museum, making sense of conflict in the Middle East, watching James Dean in Elia Kazan’s East of Eden, or attending a Shakespeare play, without knowledge of the Bible, one … Continue reading “Preaching Points: Preaching to Educate”

Knowing God is the most meaningful pursuit in life. Jeremiah 9:23-24 expresses the importance of this better than anything else I’ve seen. We read, “Thus says the Lord, ‘Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his … Continue reading “Expositors Corner: Knowing God”

I recently read that a Hollywood producer is talking to Dallas pastor Ed Young Jr., about creating a reality show centered on his family—sort of a “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” without all the adultery, divorce and NBA stars. Ed’s a good guy, an effective preacher and a creative genius (and one of our contributing … Continue reading “Back Page Pulpit: Baptizing Reality”

Craig Groeschel is the founding pastor of LifeChurch.tv, a multi-campus church based in Edmond, Okla., but with sites in 17 cities and more to come. LifeChurch is well-known as the mother of YouVersion, a well-known Bible app that’s used by millions of people. Craig is the author of a new book, Fight: Winning the Battles … Continue reading “YouVersion, Series Planning and Learning from Samson: An Interview with Craig Groeschel”