Here is my contention: preaching, though critical, is not in itself sufficient. It isn't sufficient for people getting to know the scriptures and it isn't sufficient for people growing in maturity. It is an important part of the diet, but not the whole thing.
Just like with a baby, it isn't the quality of the food you channel their way that makes a person grow. It is whether they digest it.
Read moreI Didn't Do It...
Yesterday I received a timely and powerful reminder of just who is in charge.
After a very long and, frankly, difficult week I preached from Daniel 2 at our two morning services. Although I had prayed quite a bit over the preparation I think the sermon was, well, not my best. And my delivery was weak. I felt it. I was tongue-tied and stumbling, not especially persuasive and definitely not eloquent. Afterwards the first one I wanted to slink into the associate pastor's office and hide.
Read moreHow is Your Worship Life?
Biblical leadership and preaching are by-products of joy in God. They don't work properly unless they spring from this source
Read moreThe Lord's Prayer
Here is the audio of last Sunday's message on the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6
Preaching Is...
Preaching is speaking the words of God in order to extend the reign of God in people’s hearts, affections and wills. So that they yearn with David “as the dear pants for streams of water so my heart longs for you.”
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