An idea for getting your congregation involved in scripture application …
As vital as the Word of God is to humanity, it’s useless to us if we don’t apply it to our lives. With that said, the fact […]
07
Feb
2014
Blog Tag
Preaching
21
Jan
2014
Forsaking the truth …
Journalism has changed a lot since the days I was reporting and editing for a chain of newspapers in the Phoenix metropolitan area. What’s the biggest change? […]
28
Apr
2013
Preacher, stop apologizing!
“Now I don’t say this to make you feel guilty …” “I don’t want you to feel pressured …” “Please don’t feel bad about this, but …” […]
19
Oct
2012
Who said that?
“That’s not what I said!” Chances are, some time in your life (if not multiple times), you’ve spoken that sentence. Sooner or later, someone will misrepresent something […]
14
Oct
2012
Do you have a scripture for this?
Two preachers met at a Starbucks to flesh out the contents of a new sermon. One of the men excitedly shared his comprehensive view on contemporary life. […]
17
Aug
2012
Dreams from the pulpit …
As the vibrations from the band fade away, the stage fog recedes, and the theater lighting dims, you saunter across the stage, place your Bible on the […]
11
Oct
2011
Chasing YOUR dream …
Jesus said this, as recorded in John 10:10, “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and […]
07
Sep
2011
What does God have to do with your sermon?
Across America, there is more motivational speaking being done from church pulpits than there is biblical preaching. Why? Because God often has little to no role in […]
18
Aug
2011
Getting to the point …
Imagine if Jesus had said this: “You should come to Me in order to find your way to the Father” instead of this: “Jesus told him, ‘I […]
13
Jul
2011
Half messages leave lives broken …
Pointing people to half an answer won’t lead them to a whole life. Such is the situation we see all too often in the church. For all […]