Preaching & Teaching

Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones once made this observation: “If we do not understand the…doctrine of the Church, there is a sense in which all its appeals and exhortations and indicatives will be quite meaningless to us.”

I’ve recently spent some time reviewing books about preaching and renewing my fervor for the task. Here are some quotes that have challenged me.

A sanctified imagination has the potential to help us connect with the daily lives of our congregation and improve our preaching.

You can capture your congregation’s attention and preach preach on Thanksgiving three weeks “early.” By doing so, you will serve them well, and maybe even make November and December a happier, and more godly, place around your church.

As preachers, how can we connect? Or better yet, what should we avoid preaching mistakes that create a disconnection?

If you’re a pastor, tell more personal stories in the pulpit. If you’re a filmmaker, understand the power of dramatic structure for sharing stories.

There's a big difference between drawing a crowd and preaching a sermon. The church is desperate for life-giving preachers who urge us to take the yoke of discipleship.

It seems like all “we” do is preach about problems without actually doing something about them.