Category Archives: preaching
Preaching KJV to “avoid stumbling”?
A preacher was recently discussing with a radio personality the application of Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians about not causing others to stumble. The preacher explained that he much prefers, both for his own use and for preaching preparation, the … Continue reading
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>A Sermon is Not a Music Video
>In Part 1 I began a discussion for those called upon to listen to sermons. Here we will review some basics to distinguish sermons from other contemporary forms of communication. A SERMON IS NOT A MUSIC VIDEO I know. This … Continue reading
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>Don’t Preach for Content (use visuals)
>“Sermon time is not a time for a pastor to call attention to himself through style or content. It is time to help worshipers experience God through faith in the risen Lord Jesus.” And, by the way, it is a … Continue reading
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>How to Listen to a Sermon, OR What to Demand of Preachers (Part 1)
>Part of healthy church life is faithful expository preaching. In fact, one could say that expository preaching is foundational to the life and health of any local congregation. (see Mark Dever’s 9Marks of a Healthy Church analysis here.) Much is … Continue reading
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>The Power of the Pulpit
>”There are many evangelicals who have a high view of the Bible and are willing to do battle for it, but who have a very low view of the Word of God as proclaimed in the sermon. This is one … Continue reading
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>Who You Gonna Call?
>Thom Rainer posted an article June 15 called “Crisis at County Seat First Church” (www.thomrainer.com) in which he advocates not giving up on established churches that either have been around for a long time or are otherwise set in their … Continue reading
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