Understanding Gospel Ministry: The Content of the Preaching "In 1 Corinthians 1, the apostle Paul lays out his philosophy of ministry to give his readers – and future believers – a correct understanding of true gospel ministry.

Be Careful How You Listen To Sermons "Sunday morning is a pivotal time for the New Testament Christian. God has promised to speak to his people through the preaching of the Word. Because of that,

Do the Next Thing "So, when tragedy strikes, resist the temptation to have everything immediately figured out. Rest in Christ and take things slowly, one step at a time. Do the next thing." Wisdom Rarely

Delighting in the Ordinary Wonders of God’s Grace "The human ability to tune out things like traffic noise is a blessing. In our spiritual lives, however, that blessing can become a curse. The steady roar

What Gives Preaching Its Power? Commenting on a famous Thomas Chalmers sermon, Sinclair Ferguson notes, "The implication here is that preaching should always move from understanding the meaning of the words of the text to seeing

Preaching That Connects: Why Delivery Matters More Than You Think "No matter how much importance one places on compelling sermon delivery, failing to maintain a congregation’s interest—or speaking primarily to entertain—poses significant problems. Unfortunately, too

The Post-Literate Pastor "I often hear that today’s digital technologies pose no greater threat to the church than the television did back in the 1950s. The church just needs to adapt to the times, and

Tickets and Teaching: How Spurgeon Fenced the Table This is an interesting post on how Charles Spurgeon creatively chose to fence the Lord's Supper table at a time of significant growth for the Metropolitan Tabernacle.

“You may kiss the bride” – why preaching is a lot like taking a wedding "Preaching a sermon is a lot like taking a wedding: the minister is not the main event – the focus is

Preaching Beyond Insularity: Anchoring Sermons in Scripture and Community In this post, Hershael York notes, "The temptation of insularity looms large in pastoral ministry. To preach from an ivory tower, where sermons are crafted in isolation,