1:1,2. Introduction to the book and Peter’s life and the great change he
experienced
1:3-9. Salvation Continue reading “I Peter in Sermons: Christian Living Like a Rock! In 20 sermons”
Preaching can be…
…from God!
Preaching/teaching is God’s idea. ‘How are they to hear without someone preaching?” God has Paul ask, in Romans 10:14. We believe we chose this because He wants us to do this! Continue reading “Preaching can be…”
When you speak to a camera instead of a room full of people
… Preach the Word. Nothing has changed there.
… Talk about the crisis. It is on everyone’s minds. Some I saw avoided the very cause of all this. Probably in any text one point or at least an application could be directed to this present crisis, at least a little. Continue reading “When you speak to a camera instead of a room full of people”
Sermon Evaluation
By __________________ Sermon: __________________________
A Excellent, totally meets the goad
B Good, clear and on target
C Okay, acceptable Continue reading “Sermon Evaluation”
Preparing a worship service and sermon with people in mind and heart!
The grand teacher of homiletics, Haddon Robinson, always taught that you should plan your sermon by (make-believe or real) sitting around a table with a 14-year-old, a widow, a divorced person, married couple, young person, and an older retired person. I think he said five or six people. Continue reading “Preparing a worship service and sermon with people in mind and heart!”
Sincere Questions About A Worship Service That May Sound Cynical At Times
PRE-SERVICE
- Do the staff and the lead volunteers really understand the purpose and the high importance of the worship assembly-service? Do they attend and participate?
Continue reading “Sincere Questions About A Worship Service That May Sound Cynical At Times”
The Worship Services – Variety
There is room for a lot of variety,
but also for careful wisdom and reverence.
- It is the main billboard for the church.
- Worship is commanded for everyone and modeled for groups.
- With the sermon, the service should be the highest priority for the pastor.
- The mood and ingredients will determine the favor with people; our hearts will determine the favor with God.
- Some parts of the service are prescribed or exemplified: Continue reading “The Worship Services – Variety”
How To Teach For Life Change
It is a main purpose of Bible teaching –
see II Timothy 3:16.
Before the lesson, and in general, personal
- Embrace the Bible as the revealed word and truth of God. This brings high respect and trust as you prepare.
- Decide that your purpose is to explain the one meaning of the text, what God meant when He had it written. There may be several applications, but only one meaning.
- With the help of the Spirit, be sure your own heart is clean to teach more effectively.
- Know the sinfulness of the human heart. People really need what you are going to teach if it is God’s word.
- Pray regularly for help to see and teach the real meaning of the Scriptures, and that God’s Spirit and truth will change lives.