The Preacher’s Task Summarized from Scripture (Or: Preaching Is Not Podcasting)

“I’m sure many of you have heard sermons that were not simple and straightforward expositions of Scripture focused on Christ. Some preachers today think preaching is like podcasting, so their sermons are often about personal hobby horses like masculinity, politics, Bible translations, Christian subculture issues, or hot button cultural topics.”

AI Makes Sermon Prep Effortless. That’s the Problem.

“Pastor, when you’re considering whether to use AI in your sermon preparation, first ask, How would I otherwise get done what I’m asking AI to do for me? What am I forfeiting by using AI to do this?“

The Profound Connection Between Suffering and Glory

“If Jesus was raised from the dead, then even the darkness of our lives is part of a mosaic that would finally be less beautiful without it. The devil knows it and hates it, but he can’t do anything about it. We are invincible.”