Bible Engagement Preaching
Bible engagement preaching … There are approximately 37 million churches worldwide and 34,000 (Christian) denominations. If every church has only 1 service a week (most churches have more than 1 service), about 2 billion sermons are preached yearly! That’s a lot of sermonizing, meaning the Bible is the most talked-about book in the world! The […]
Preach the Word: The Need for Bold, Convicting Preaching
Preach the Word … The focus of modern preaching. In many local churches today, the preaching mainly emphasizes what’s positive, encouraging and inspiring. Heart-warming messages are the order of the day. Helping people deal with their felt needs is part of the regular Sunday diet. And enticing seekers to come and hear next week’s message […]
Preaching and Teaching the Bible
Preaching and teaching the Bible … I love to read, study, teach, and preach the Word. But looking back on more than forty years of ministry, I realize I could have done more to help others develop confidence in the Word, build a community focused on the Word, and encourage conversations about the Word. So […]