At MGPC we’ll be embarking on an examination of the book of Acts in the first part of 2015. Among other benefits, this will help us as we anticipate a new second pastor working alongside us in 2016. William Taylor from St. Helen’s Bishopsgate provides an overview of the book for their Preaching Matters series.
Received this post from both Buzzard’s own blog and Moody Publishing. The point is one I continue to need to work on in preaching. The answer is always ‘Jesus’, but there’s a skill in trying to help people see that their how their lives are asking a question that he alone can answer. I don’t …
William Taylor, Rector of St Helen’s Bishopsgate speaks about the singular necessity of sitting at Jesus’ feet in discipleship and ministry. Those who preach and those who hear must share the conviction that we must sit at Jesus’ feet and be fed.
Jay Adams can sound like a curmudgeon, but I think this is helpful. Though composed with non-manuscript delivery in mind, these points stand for anyone in their preparation for preaching. Focus your thinking in preparation on God, on the message, and on the congregation—not on the sermon. Ask continually “how can I best bring this …
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