Throughout Holy Week (March 25 through April 1 this year) we will remember the events that led to Jesus’ horrific death on the cross and his glorious resurrection from the dead. Once again, we will consider Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the weight of his crucifixion on Good Friday, and the joy of … Continue reading "Videos for Holy Week" Read the article
Scripture readings: Acts 3:12-19; Ps. 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48 Sermon by Linda Rex (from Luke 24:36b-48 and 1 John 3:1-7, 14) In Touch with Jesus Introduction Many people go through life as though there is no reality other than what can be seen, heard, tasted, smelled and touched. It seems that they don’t … Continue reading "Sermon for April 15, 2018" Read the article
The lead-in to the start of a church service is an opportunity for a congregation to do several things: Communicate God’s love by being warm and welcoming. Set expectations for the flow the worship that is about to begin. Create a space for members and guests to participate, thus providing an invitation into the congregation’s … Continue reading "Video for starting the church service" Read the article
Scripture readings: Acts 4:32-35; Ps. 133; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31 Sermon by Martin Manuel (from John 20:19-31) A Fantastic Story Introduction Perhaps you like fantastic stories—ones about UFO sightings, strange events in the Bermuda Triangle, the lost city of Atlantis, or the Loch Ness Monster. The word fantastic has a dual meaning in our culture. It … Continue reading "Sermon for April 8, 2018" Read the article
Scripture readings: Acts 10:34-43; Ps. 118:1-2,14-24; 1 Cor. 15:1-11; John 20:1-18 Sermon by Ted Johnston (from John 20:1-18) Drawing on commentary by Warren Wiersbe (Bible Expository Commentary), Donald Guthrie (New Bible Commentary), Michael Card (The Parable of Joy), and F.F. Bruce (The Gospel of John). The Dawning of the New Day Here is a video … Continue reading "Sermon for April 1, 2018 (Easter)" Read the article
Here are resources that help preachers grow in the categories noted. General issues Article by Charley Reeb: “10 Things Great Preachers Do Differently“ Exegesis Toward an Exegetical Theology by Walter Kaiser, Jr. Article by Scot McKnight: “The Hermeneutics Quiz“ Preparing and delivering expository sermons Biblical Preaching by Haddon Robinson Preaching by Fred Craddock Christ Centered Preaching by Bryan Chapell … Continue reading "Resources for preachers" Read the article
This issue of Equipper examines the craft of preaching, concludes Cathy Deddo’s essay, and provides RCL-synced sermons for April. From Greg: Preach with passion Greg Williams urges us to preach passionate, Christ-centered sermons. Key concepts in preaching Dan Rogers offers advice on ways to faithfully preach the Word of God. Preaching with the lectionary Ted … Continue reading "The craft of preaching" Read the article
This article is from GCI Equipper editor, Ted Johnston. A challenge faced by all preachers is choosing the passage of Scripture (pericope) they will preach from. In GCI, we urge preachers to choose one or more of the passages specified for each week in the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL). An important and helpful feature of the … Continue reading "Preaching with the lectionary" Read the article
This article is from Dr. Dan Rogers who teaches a course in preaching at Grace Communion Seminary. Why do people attend church? The reasons vary, but for many, the primary reason is to hear the Word of God. How is it that God’s Word is heard at church? Is it not through the Living Word, … Continue reading "Key concepts in preaching" Read the article
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, This issue of GCI Equipper looks at the craft of preaching. Like many of you reading this, I love to preach—I love the challenge of taking a passage of Scripture and finding ways to share the gospel. I enjoy doing so in ways that make the gospel relevant—showing how God’s Word is … Continue reading "From Greg: Preach with passion" Read the article
