Should a Woman Be Allowed to Preach?
This is an article of clarification, not one for argumentation. I am simply answering a sincere question we occasionally receive: "Should a Woman Be Allowed to Preach?"
A Sermon From Joel Osteen on Hell? Not Likely
Looking to hear a sermon from Pastor Joel Osteen on Hell? Featured on CBS Sunday Morning, Joel Osteen, pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, TX, told reporter Tracy Smith why he won't preach about hell.
This is No Time to Preach in Neutral
I believe clarity counts for a lot in the arena of preaching as well. Every congregation needs to hear a clear word of truth and a clear call to action, both personal and corporate. We need preaching with clarity.
Words Are Cheap; Repentance is Costly
Tucked away in Matthew’s gospel (and only Matthew’s gospel, 21:28-32) is the short parable regarding repentance.
Preaching Is More Than Exhortation
Many preachers today seem to be reasonably adept at exhortation, telling their listeners what they should do, must do, need to do, etc. That is a key element in the preaching task, but exhortation alone isn't enough.
15 Short, Great Tips for Christmas Preaching
Peter Mead of BiblicalPreaching.net offers 15 practical suggestions. One or two are sure to fit your needs.
7 TEDTalks for Pastors That Will Make You a Better Preacher
You may have studied exegesis, theology, and even counseling people in seminary, but what did you learn about body language, the mechanics of speaking, and overcoming stage fright?
5 Different Ways to Prepare a Sermon: Pastors Share Their Secrets
It’s interesting how many different ways different pastors prepare a sermon. Five different pastors share what a week of sermon prep looks like for them.
2 Tips for Thanksgiving Sermons
I don’t know about you, but I find the Thanksgiving sermon to be one of the most difficult preaching assignments of the year.
Have You Fallen Into the “Passionate Preaching Trap”?
If a pastor isn’t careful, they will only preach on the things they find important. This can be good and bad.
3 Tests of Pulpit Plagiarism: Do You Pass Them?
How do we walk the line between preparation and outright theft? Here's help.
9 Life-Saving Tips for Preaching on Hot Topics
You don’t want anything to compromise your effectiveness.
24 Preaching Secrets from 5 of the Best Preachers in North America
These 5 people have worked for years to preach life-changing and God-honoring sermons.
11 Ways to Evaluate Your Own Preaching
The more important our work, the more imperative it is we strive to improve. Here's how.
Shed More Light on Your Preaching: 9 Ways
Every illustration should "let the light in." Do yours?
4 Questions You Should Ask Your Church at the End of the Sermon
A fresh approach to ending your sermon: Ask people to enter into the discussion.
Preaching on Marriage: Here Are 2 Things You MUST Do
After talking to pastors about these topics, many of them expressed a desire to not preach on marriage, relationships or sex. How about you?
Why R.C. Sproul Still Declares: ‘I Believe in Preaching’
"History shows us that the greatest periods of revival and reformation the church has ever seen occur in conjunction with the frequent, consistent and clear preaching of God’s Word."
Your Sermon May Solve Problems but Is That Enough?
Sure: Address people where they are, but take them to another place to meet the Sovereign of the Universe.
10 Gifts Only a Preacher’s Wife Can Give
Joe McKeever: "She has the best seat in the house and the hardest job."
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60 Minutes Australia’s ‘Hillsong Hell’ Details Sexual Abuse Claims Against Leadership;...
Days after Brian Houston's announcement that he's stepping down from Hillsong Church boards, 60 Minutes Australia aired a report on sexual abuse within the church's leadership.
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NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins on COVID, Vaccines, and Getting Back...
"Gatherings indoors are now riskier than they were before Delta came along," says Dr. Francis Collins, "and especially if you have unvaccinated people in the group, they are really at high risk.”
