Posts Tagged ‘Bible’
Start with a Bang! Crafting a Memorable Sermon Opener
By Tyler Scarlett Great books often begin with great opening lines. Who doesn’t remember the beginning of Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…”? What about the curiously blunt start to Moby Dick, “Call me Ishmael”? Authors know that if you waste a…
Read MoreThe Year’s Best Bibles and Reference
Here are some of our recommendations of Bibles and Bible reference books for preachers as you build your library.
Read More2019 Survey of Bible Resources and Commentaries for Preachers
A listing and survey of Bible resources and commentaries for preachers.
Read MoreA Preacher Looks Back After 30 Years
Scott M. Gibson I went back to where I was raised in western Pennsylvania to conduct a funeral. The funeral was for a dear member of my former church — my first church. The occasion to return to my roots in pastoral ministry caused me to reflect on what took place thirty years ago and…
Read MorePreaching Hope to a New Generation
In this article, Peter Mead highlights that this new generation is not really looking for celebrity performers, nor distant prophets. What they look for are preachers who are accessible and authentic.
Read MoreThe Annual Preaching Survey of Bibles and Bible Reference Works
Ray Van Neste provides an extensive review of several Bibles and Bible commentaries. He focuses on both Old Testament and New Testament references.
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