Preparing to Preach on Easter
Tomorrow and on Sunday, millions of churches will meet to mark Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Musicians will lead us in worship, and help us to think through the awe and wonder of
Preaching
When You Feel Like an Ordinary Preacher
I’m the world’s worst critic when it comes to my own preaching. I’m never satisfied, and for good reason: my sermons never do justice to the text. I always find
Why Every Preacher Needs “The Doctor”
When I taught preaching, I’d assign Preaching and Preachers by Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (“The Doctor”). I also assigned a weekly reading report. The reactions were priceless. What could this opinionated old preacher
Preach Christ, Not Just His Benefits
I was sitting in the coffee shop as I finished writing my sermon. The text I was preaching made big demands on the listener. What is it, I wondered, that will enable us
Two Rules for Sermon Delivery
Delivery is important, but we sometimes make it too important. If you prepare clear, biblical messages, and work hard, then your delivery will improve. It just takes time.
I rarely hear sermons that