Biblical Preaching

Biblical Preaching | Christian Standard, April 2019 is an Easter issue built around the enduring need to preach Scripture faithfully, clearly, and persuasively. The cover feature on Haddon Robinson honors one of the most influential preachers of the past half century and reflects on his lasting contribution to expository preaching, sermon unity, imagination, clarity, purpose, and application. Across the issue, Christian Standard returns repeatedly to the question of what biblical preaching is and why it still matters for the church.

Readers will find practical articles for ministers and church leaders, including Chris Philbeck’s call to “preach the Word,” Ryan Rasmussen’s reflection on wrestling honestly with difficult passages, and a reprinted archival article on effective preaching by Cecil J. Sharp. The issue also includes Kent Fillinger’s “Christianity in Confusion,” Mel McGowan’s “Neighborhood Church,” Jeff Faull’s article for elders on illustrating truth, Emily Drayne’s outreach habits, and S.J. Dahlman’s ministry reflection.

Beyond preaching, the issue highlights ministry stories and church practice. Mark Ellis tells a Cambodia testimony of conversion and forgiveness in “New Life Where Death Once Reigned,” Melissa Wuske reports on two new Chicagoland church plants rising from closed congregations, Ed Sanow outlines a church security program, and Jim Nieman introduces a major church directory project. For readers searching for Biblical Preaching in Christian Standard April 2019, this issue offers both theological conviction and practical ministry guidance rooted in the visible contents of the magazine.