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In a recent article at his website, Rick Howerton (small groups specialist at LifeWay) suggests the proliferation of great preaching in our day may—in some cases—be damaging our discipleship efforts. He observes: Celebrity preachers are sometimes made into idols. A celebrity preacher is anyone who is dangerously revered by the congregation to which he preaches. … Continue reading “When Great Preaching Goes Bad”

As you read these words, I’ll be with my family on a trip to Alaska. With sons who are now 15 and 19, we recognize they won’t be with us many more years, and we want to have time to make those memories together while we can. What about you—what memories would you like to … Continue reading “Making Memories”

Have you ever stumbled across a church website, interested in learning more about the pastor and his preaching style, and have wanted to listen to a sample of his sermon? Of course you have. You’re not alone. In fact, I would say you and I are in the majority. However, we often don’t see any … Continue reading “4 Reasons to Add Media to Your Website”

In a recent article at his website, ministry professor and church consultant Chuck Lawless lists 14 reasons laypeople tell him they aren’t listening to sermons. Here are the first seven: They are distracted. People come to our services with all kinds of concerns and worries. Failing finances. Wayward children. Job insecurity. Heath concerns. Family battles. … Continue reading “Why They Aren’t Listening”

Chuck Swindoll recalls reading the sign in a pawnshop window many years ago, “We Rent Wedding Rings.” Just the other day, a couple of ladies in my office were joking about how they wish marriage vows came with built-in expiration dates. How do you think Jesus would respond to the sign or to my coworkers’ … Continue reading “Oct. 4, 2015, What God Wants for Your Family”

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Preaching magazine was born in a barbecue restaurant. More than three decades ago, fresh out of a doctoral program at Florida State, I was sitting with my friend Steve King in a Tallahassee restaurant. He was minister of music at Immanuel Baptist Church, where I served as associate pastor. We began having a “What do … Continue reading “Back Page Pulpit Thanks for the Memories and the Future”

Jesus made a very important declaration to His disciples the night before He was crucified. As they reclined at the Last Supper, Jesus said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go … Continue reading “Expositor’s Corner The Importance of the Church”

Occasionally I get to take a rest and not preach. Recently, I was on vacation and visited a church in another part of the country. It was Sunday morning, and I looked forward to a time of worship: singing, praying, listening to God’s Word. The singing and praying were not unlike many of churches where … Continue reading “Preach the Text”

Since 2007, Robert Jeffress has served as senior pastor of the 11,000-member First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas. He also hosts a daily radio program called "Pathway to Victory," and his weekly TV ministry is seen on more then 1,200 stations and media outlets across the nation. Dr. Jeffress is the author of 21 books. … Continue reading “Preaching to the Culture An Interview with Robert Jeffress”