Preaching

The Church - Bigger Than All of Us

The first service plan in a Pentecost series, focusing on the statement in the Apostles' Creed concerning the "holy catholic church, the communion of saints" based on Acts 2 and Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 2.

June 1, 2005 | 12 min read
Split Kingdoms - Matthew 12

A service plan in an Epiphany series in preparation for Lent focused on the necessary unity of the church for the sake of stability and effectiveness.

June 1, 2005 | 8 min read
Fleming Rutledge: Proclaiming God's mighty Word

Do you believe God has a special task for American Christians? Fleming Rutledge does. But she thinks evangelical Christians won't understand that task unless they return to the Bible and talk with each other. A feature story exploring the ways to proclaim God's almighty word.

May 27, 2005 | 13 min read

Getting to Know Each Other: Pastors from two denominations share stories

Christians sometimes think they must water down their identities to find common ground with people from different Christian traditions. Eleazar Merriweather and John Witvliet offer a refreshing alternative. A feature story exploring relationships between denominations.

April 15, 2005 | 12 min read
Ancient Christmas Sermons: Making the old, old story new again

People look forward to singing Christmas carols. Meanwhile, each Christmas preachers struggle to compose yet another sermon that will engage worshipers. A feature story presenting a new view of preaching at Christmas.

October 1, 2004 | 8 min read

Pastoral Renewal: Everyone benefits

Pulled in so many directions, dedicated pastors give and give, risking burnout. Congregations that encourage pastoral renewal will likely see the results in sermons and worship services. A feature story exploring the importance of time away for pastors.

September 3, 2004 | 9 min read
Great Preaching: What blacks and whites can learn from each other

Cleophus LaRue believes that black preachers and white preachers could make sermons more powerful by applying the best insights of the other's traditions.

June 25, 2004 | 6 min read
Great Preaching: What blacks and whites can learn from each other

Cleophus LaRue believes that black preachers and white preachers could make sermons more powerful by applying the best insights of the other's traditions.

June 25, 2004 | 6 min read

Create 91ÁÔÆæ Renewal, Not 91ÁÔÆæ War: Six tips on how to talk about worship

Eighteen people. Umpteen differences. For three years, these Protestant Christians talked through worship war tensions to create a book together. A feature story about the genesis of "Discerning the Spirits."

June 11, 2004 | 8 min read