Philosophy of Preaching
One-Note, One-Nail Preaching

One-Note, One-Nail Preaching

Is there a temptation in preaching to become a one-note messenger? To be so singularly focused on a particular issue or doctrine that every sermon ends up sounding the same...

What Kind of Shape Is Your Sermon In?

What Kind of Shape Is Your Sermon In?

There are a lot of things to think about when preparing a message. But how many of us think about how we think? And let me go one step further--how many of us think about...

You’re Invited to a Wedding!

You’re Invited to a Wedding!

There's a wedding that should be taking place in every church on every Sunday from every pulpit. It's the wedding of biblical content and passionate delivery. Unfortunately,...

Is My Sermon Preparation Steeped in Prayer?

Is My Sermon Preparation Steeped in Prayer?

A good reminder from James Rosscup: Prayer is not an elective but the principal element in the kaleidoscope of spiritual characteristics that mark a preacher. These traits...

Your Sermon Text Is Not Just a Text

Your Sermon Text Is Not Just a Text

What is your sermon text for tomorrow? Of course, when we hear the words "sermon text" we immediately think of some passage of Scripture. That's all well and good. But have...