The journey of ministry can be quite challenging. It is even more challenging when we choose to make the journey alone. The journey of ministry is best traveled with friends!
Why Do We Preach?
Why did God consider preaching to be something of such urgency that He places a divine calling upon selected messengers to proclaim His Word? What is the purpose of this task we call preaching? Why do we preach? If you were to look at the average sermon, you might easily assume that the purpose of preaching is to teach people … Read More
To make the text live, help your people live in the text
An untapped method of communicating the meaning of and illustrating a biblical text is explaining in a vivid manner the original context of the Scripture.
Preaching and Pastoral Care
Without a lively connection to pastoral life, preaching can easily become an academic exercise disengaged from the lives of God’s people.
“Bigger Idea” Preaching
The “big idea” of a sermon must always be filtered through and connected to the “bigger” idea of the crucified and risen Jesus.
“Titanic” Problems with Preaching Current Events
Sermons should be devoted to expounding scripture, not commenting on current events
Primacy of Preaching
Advancing God’s mission happens through preaching God’s word.
Let the Word do the Work
The preacher must resist the natural urge to rely on their own strength, wisdom, creativity, and charisma. Instead, the preacher must recognize the inherent power available in God’s Word.
Is Expertise in Biblical Greek Essential for Pastors?
An alternative perspective by Dr. Michael Duduit to a recent article by Dr. Channing Crisler on the necessity of knowing biblical Greek.