preaching

Sermon Development
Panic before Pulpit, Every Time

Preaching at its best must cultivate a relationship with panic. [...]

Columnist
Sermon Review

My dad once told me a story about preaching instruction during his time in seminary that would [...]

Dear Working Preacher
A Vision Check-Up

“Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Another grand and glorious verse from John, a Gospel filled to [...]

Sermon Development
Preaching with Authority

As early as the life and thought of the ancient philosopher Socrates, the world has been prone [...]

Dear Working Preacher
Ashes to Ashes

Oh wow, preachers. The beginning of Lent. Are you ready? I am imagine you are. Your Lenten [...]

Theology and Interpretation
An Existential Encounter with the Text

Just the thought of doing exegesis for one more sermon [...]

Columnist
Where’s the Arc?

I’m not saying Jesus was a bad preacher. I am saying that one of the traditional styles [...]

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Sermon Development
How to Preach to Mildred

It’s never great for a preacher’s ego when someone snores during your sermon. For me, it happens [...]

Columnist
Betting on the Spirit

Back in seminary, and when I teach preaching, we emphasized over and over again to our students [...]