There’s Not an App for That
We live in an app-crazy time. One of the favorite motto’s of this generation is, “there’s an app for that.” Indeed, there are apps for many things. Some of them are helpful. Others are just plain...
View ArticleBut I’M Not a Counselor … (Part 1)
When most of us hear the word counselor we think of someone who has an advanced degree and who sits in an office providing a mysterious concoction of listening and help. Most Christians do not perceive...
View ArticleJude Contends for Good Sermons as Well as the Faith (Part 1)
Note: This post is part one in a six-part series on how the book of Jude demonstrates qualities of a good sermon. As I studied the book of Jude recently, I realized that although an epistle, Jude...
View ArticleDeep Preaching
There are days when the sermon just feels “on.” The illustrations hit just right. The applications connect. Preacher and people ebb and flow in synchronized rhythm from opening words to closing...
View ArticleWhat You’ll Never Hear About Preaching in Seminary
Editor’s Note: This article has been adapted from Mark Howell’s second lecture at the 2012 Northcutt Lectures on Preaching at Southwestern Seminary. Audio of the 2012 Northcutt Lectures on Preaching,...
View ArticleThe Physiognomy of Ministry
I just recently finished a 60-day exercise regimen called Insanity. While, I wouldn’t say I have a beach body as the package advertises (which probably has more to do with the candidate than the...
View ArticleThe Myth of the Relevant Sermon
Editor’s Note: This article has been adapted from Mark Howell’s third lecture at the 2012 Northcutt Lectures on Preaching at Southwestern Seminary. Audio of the 2012 Northcutt Lectures on Preaching,...
View ArticleJude Contends for Good Sermons as Well as the Faith (Part 2)
Note: This post is part two in a six-part series on how the book of Jude demonstrates qualities of a good sermon. Jude Clearly States the Main Idea In part one, we learned from Jude’s introduction. In...
View ArticleOf Polls and Preachers
So as not to be found unwilling to follow my own admonition to my preaching students (I tell them they “must read 3 books a week for the rest of your life” in order to continually improve their...
View ArticleJude Contends for Good Sermons as Well as the Faith (Part 3)
Note: This post is part three in a six-part series on how the book of Jude demonstrates qualities of a good sermon. Jude’s Variety of Illustrations—Biblical Examples Jude writes his letter to appeal...
View ArticleRepent Before You Call for Repentance
If a preacher is not willing to bend his will to the text, then it will never live in the pulpit. This may be the hardest part of the process of preaching. When we arrive at a text of Scripture and it...
View ArticleBut I’M Not a Counselor … (Part 2)
In Part 1 (which can be viewed here) I expressed my belief that we are all counselors, whether we want to be or not. I also provided a challenge to purpose to learn and minister Scripture as God gives...
View ArticleThe Ministry of a Shepherd: Replacement Shepherds
As sports fans, we’ve just come through one of the most intriguing experiences in recent years … Replacement Referees. As the drama of these “scab” referees began to unfold, we began to hear stories...
View ArticleJude Contends for Good Sermons as Well as the Faith (Part 4)
Note: This post is part four in a six-part series on how the book of Jude demonstrates qualities of a good sermon. Jude’s Variety of Illustrations—Natural Analogies and Culture Is it appropriate to use...
View ArticleJude Contends for Good Sermons as Well as the Faith (Part 5)
Note: This post is part five in a six-part series on how the book of Jude demonstrates qualities of a good sermon. Jude’s Specific Application After Jude states his main idea and illustrates clearly...
View ArticleJude Contends for Good Sermons as Well as the Faith (Part 6)
Note: This post is part six in a six-part series on how the book of Jude demonstrates qualities of a good sermon. Jude’s God Glorifying Conclusion In the last five posts, I have looked at Jude’s...
View ArticleThe Ministry of a Shepherd: Feed Your Lamb. Feed it.
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series on the The Ministry of a Shepherd from Ezekiel 34. I don’t always eat right. There, I said it. I should eat more vegetables and less Hot Tamales candy. In...
View ArticleMoving a Church Toward Christ
Church leaders can become discouraged when their churches are not moving forward. Some churches are militant against change, but most churches today are composed of people who live in a world that is...
View ArticleThe Ministry of a Shepherd: In Weakness, Not Made Strong
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series on the The Ministry of a Shepherd from Ezekiel 34. Scripture reveals the heart of the Heavenly Father for the vulnerable. He commands special care for those...
View ArticlePreaching the Christ at Christmas
The irony of the Christmas season is that Christ gets pushed out. That’s clear enough. It’s an observation that’s good to make to our people when we preach as we refocus their attention on the manger...
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