A technological society envisions deployment of technology that extends personhood beyond restrictions. In other words, in a technological society, techno-human integration pursues creation of the ideal human through enhancement of human functioning without boundaries. To illustrate the point, let’s imagine development of technologies to overcome a human limitation of getting from the first floor to the second floor of a …
The Baptist minister Alexander Maclaren once said, “The Gospel is not a mere message of deliverance, but a canon of conduct; it is not a theology to be accepted, but it is ethics to be lived. It is not to be believed only, but it is to be taken into life as a guide.” As ministers, we have a divine …
“What is that thing you do where you start with something and then bring it back in before the end of the sermon? That’s really effective. What is that?” My questioner was not only a seasoned preacher in his own right and one of my associate pastors – he was my father. He had been hired by my predecessor and so, …
“Will you be content preaching only once or twice a year?” the interviewers wanted to know. I had, after all, labored through years of homiletical graduate studies. At first glance, the Care Pastor role didn’t seem like a step toward the big pulpit or big platform they assumed I sought. “Yes,” I replied with conviction. I had pondered this over the preceding weeks. “Yes, in large …
The Baptist minister Alexander Maclaren once said, “The Gospel is not a mere message of deliverance, but a canon of conduct; it is not a theology to be accepted, but it is ethics to be lived. It is not to be believed only, but it is to be taken into life as a guide.” As ministers, we have a divine biblical …
Through his books and Insight for Living radio broadcast, Charles Swindoll has become one of America’s best-known preachers. Following his service as President of Dallas Theological Seminary, he became the founding pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas. He was interviewed by Preaching editor Michael Duduit. Preaching: Several of your books have originated in sermon series on biblical characters What drew you …
As Christians, we must be careful to not allow the Christmas season to be reduced to nothing more than a holiday.
As the holidays approach, there seems to be a new spirit in the air. A spirit of hope that things are getting better and that there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel. At this time last year, people were seriously debating the wisdom of getting together for Thanksgiving feasts, Christmas parties, or New Year’s celebrations. Was …
Here are some of our recommendations of Bibles and Bible reference books for preachers as you build your library.
What makes a great preacher? Austin Tucker lists the top ten personal qualities that great preachers tend to have in common.
