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Preaching is a calling.  It is a skill.  In many ways, it is an art.  Pick up a book on preaching, and you will find a definition of preaching.  John Broadus says in his book On the Preparation of and Delivery of Sermons, “Preaching is the proclamation of God’s message by a chosen personality to … Continue reading “Flexing the Right Preaching Muscle”

Her tears flowed as she told her sad story. Her husband was distant toward her, her children rebellious. They were in debt, and now she was having medical problems. As her story unfolded, I became more and more depressed. She would be expecting wise counsel. I could think of nothing to say, as I could … Continue reading “Two Questions to Break Despair”

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift can be a joy. At the same time, however, a little help finding that special gift would be appreciated. Well I would love to offer an idea as to a truly unique gift you can give to a friend or loved one this Christmas season. It’s the Illuminated Bible, … Continue reading “The Perfect Christmas Gift – The Illuminated Bible”

The following is an excerpt from “Preaching in the New Testament: An Exegetical and Biblical-Theological Study” by Jonathan I. Griffiths. This book is part of the New Studies in Biblical Theology series edited by D.A. Carson. Jonathan’s decisive approach to give us a solid, biblical theology on the topic of preaching is a welcome addition … Continue reading “The Preacher’s Charge”

If you open up a dictionary or encyclopedia to any random page, you’ll have no trouble understanding the entry you stumble across. These books are designed to give you snapshots of information, and not much more. We all know, however, that the Bible doesn’t quite work that way. We’ve all opened our Bibles to a … Continue reading “4 Tips for Understanding Any Passage of the Bible”

It is a doctrine that preachers might make an offhand remark about. They might toss out the phrase in a sermon, leaving it to the congregants to already understand. And for good reason: they received little teaching about it in seminary and have had little opportunity to read about it.  And yet, it is the … Continue reading “Common Grace: A Most Practical Doctrine”

The following is an excerpt taken from Dwight Longnecker’s newest release, Mystery of the Magi: The Quest to Identify the Three Wise Men. It’s the night of the Christmas play, and everyone has arrived in his holiday best. The parents and teachers have set out cookies and festive punch. The children are in their costumes … Continue reading “The Three Wise Men: Facts or Fairy Tale?”

Introduction Calvin Miller likens the naming of a sermon to the naming of a baby. In an article devoted to sermon titles, he writes: In times past, I have fallen in love with next Sunday’s sermon as early as Monday. My enthusiasm for the coming homily was rampant. I sensed the Spirit moving all through … Continue reading “What’s in a Name: Creating Compelling Sermon Titles”

Introduction John Calvin is known historically for his theological beliefs and teachings. As the Church continues to move forward, Calvin is still found in the middle of conversations and is still being written about, although he was born over five hundred years ago. Most of these discussions and writings have to do with Calvin’s biblical … Continue reading “John Calvin: Learning from the Life and Work of a Preaching Theologian”

Shootings, terrorism, and political mayhem. It’s no wonder the American Psychological Association reported that 24 percent of American adults say they are overwhelmed by anxiety. Thanks to cell phones, bad news bombards Americans via social media and news reports, interrupting our meals and our sleep. How do we find peace in such a chaotic world? … Continue reading “6 Ways to Combat Anxiety in a Chaotic World”