Category Archives: Preaching
Preaching from an iPad
I suppose the way of technology will eventually make preaching from paper notes obsolete, at least for most preachers. Many have begun preaching from their iPads. This isn’t a path to be trod without wisdom and careful thought, so I’m … Continue reading
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MacArthur’s Final Installment of a Complete New Testament Exposition
Not long ago, faithful expositor John MacArthur completed his decades-old goal of preaching through the entire New Testament. He didn’t whiz through these 27 books, friend. He waded through the verses as if he was trudging through deep snow with … Continue reading
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Why Preach Expositorily?
In this post, Clint Arnold gives 7 reasons to support the exposition of Scripture from the pulpit. He explains each point with a few sentences, but here are the 7 in outline form: (1) It is the best way to … Continue reading
Why Preach From A Manuscript?
Though I don’t preach from a manuscript (yet), these reasons from Timmy Brister are helpful and compelling.
Why “Preach Like an Arminian and Pray Like a Calvinist” is a Misleading Phrase
Joe Thorn offers a necessary correction to the oft-repeated “We should preach like Arminians and pray like Calvinists” statement. Though those using the phrase are probably well-intended, Thorn shows why its words are confusing and unhelpful.
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Preaching to Please God or Man?
Not all preaching pleases God. Some preachers will incur God’s end-time wrath because of what they preach (Galatians 1:8-9), for God is dishonored when the gospel is distorted. When Paul wrote Galatians, he found himself falsely accused of preaching a … Continue reading
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Talking to Kids About the Sermon
Kids listen and retain more than adults give them credit for. In this excellent post, Joe Holland gives 8 tips for adults who have opportunities to visit with children about Sunday’s sermon.
The Cumulative Impact of Preaching
Trevin Wax reflects wisely and helpfully about the need for pastors to invest in their congregation through sound, consistent, expository preaching. Such preaching does not exclude, but is more important than, individual pastoral care. After narrating some personal experience with … Continue reading
How to Go Deeper in Your Teaching
Bible teachers should want depth in what they convey, for the sake of their own souls and those of their listeners. But how is such depth attained? Trevin Wax gives excellent direction.
Expository Preaching is Also (Sometimes) Topical
It is the preacher’s responsibility and high calling to proclaim the Scriptures. We must herald the Word. We must declare the Truth. We must announce the Good News. We must teach the Bible. This means the text must be our … Continue reading
