Adrian Reynolds offers some points of reflection to guide thinking about selecting books for sequential preaching. I’m nearing the end of Acts in our am services and the conclusion of 150 Psalms followed by each section of Psalm 119 in our evening meetings. Number 3 is resonating with me. But so is number 2. Maybe …
Babylon Bee is a satirical site featuring fictional Christian news stories. Any resemblance to actuals Christians is pretty intentional, but meant to evoke wry humour. Here’s an example that focusses on preachers who search out Bible verses that illustrate their sermon illustrations: Gary Wright, lead pastor of vision at Passions Church, reportedly stayed up nearly …
From a post on crafting expository sermons by H.B. Charles: The sermon conclusion should be an actual conclusion. Do not start with a bang and end with a fizzle. Do not preach until you run out of time or material. Do not plan the sermon and just “let the Spirit lead you” at the end. …
A word of exhortation for those who preach from Jared Wilson. It’s also a word of expectation for those who will hear. Brothers, don’t go about your weekly sermon preparation and personal discipleship in sackcloth and ashes. Get into the vineyard of God’s Word, get some holy sweat worked up, whistling while you work, lifting …
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