If a sermon only leaves us looking at Bible figures, or people from history, or those around us as our example for growth in faith, we are left adrift of the one who is the author and perfecter of the Christian’s faith. From a post on Christ-Centered Preaching by Peyton Hill at B21: Christ-centered preaching …
Perhaps you think preachers simply hit a ‘zone’ while preaching and are impervious to all other thoughts during that time? I’m sure some are. Chuck Lawless’ ten offerings resonated with me, though. Here’s a few: Am I really connecting? Even one distracted expression or one quizzical look will make me wonder. It’s funny how I’ll …
This anecdote was included in a blog post about the historical length of sermons during and after the reformation: A rather unforeseen and unfortunate consequence of lengthy sermons (coupled with compulsory attendance at church) presented itself on the Isle of Skye in 1578. On a misty Sunday morning, members of the clan MacDonald ran their …
An excerpt from Bill Giovannetti on Why I Preach Grace-Filled Sermons: When Jesus presented himself as the vine and his people as the branches, he left the enduring secret of fruitful living: “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without me …
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