July 1, 2021
The Art of Application
One of the most fundamental responsibilities of preachers is to help people connect the reality of life and the meaning of the Scriptures.
Articles for tag: Biblical Preaching
Haddon Robinson: A Legacy of Biblical Preaching
By Damien Spikereit When my wife and I learned she was pregnant with our second child, we decided to name him after one of my favorite preachers. Several options came to mind, but in the end, we decided on Haddon, after Haddon W. Robinson—who was named for Charles Haddon Spurgeon. Why Haddon Robinson? Many articles and biographies tell of Robinson’s humble Harlem upbringing and his distinguished career as a pastor, seminary president, and preaching professor. My purpose here, however, is more personal: to honor a man who taught us to be servants of the Word. Of the many prominent
July 4, 2013
40 Under 40: Trevor DeVage
TREVOR DeVAGE Lead minister, Christ”s Church at Mason, Mason, Ohio I was thrilled when I heard my friend Trevor DeVage had been named the new lead pastor at Christ”s Church of Mason. I believe Trevor is going to have a deep impact in the Greater Cincinnati area for many years to come. Trevor is among the most gifted proclaimers of the gospel in our brotherhood today. I served alongside him for nearly a decade and was blessed by his teachable spirit, and was able to see firsthand the countless people Trevor led to the Lord. His commitment to biblical preaching, his contagious
August 10, 2011
Feed My Sheep
By Bill D. Hallsted The dream came again that night. It was always the same dream, with minor variations. In the dream, I was asked by some friends to care for their animals while they were gone. I don”t remember whether the dream even included why they were gone, or for how long. What was clear was my failure. The request, or my agreement, was not at all foreign to my experience. With my background in ranching, it was natural. I knew how to take care of animals. I was also the preacher. Who better to ask for a favor
January 10, 2011
The Cure for Moralistic Therapeutic Deism
Jon Weatherly warns that practical preaching can unintentionally feed moralistic therapeutic deism unless every biblical message remains organically connected to the cross.
June 6, 2010
What Is a Sermon? Three Words Describe . . .
Jeff Walling explains why great sermons last beyond Sunday morning, urging preachers to build around a clear image that is simple, vivid, and passionate.
October 2, 2005
How to Preach Like an Amateur
Eddie Lowen offers two preaching principles: sermons must be biblical (even if not narrowly expository) and must be personal, with integrity in how preachers use and credit sermon material.
