DO PEOPLE UNDERSTAND YOUR SERMONS?
DO PEOPLE UNDERSTAND YOUR SERMONS? As preachers and teachers, our responsibility is to clearly communicate God’s Word (2 Timothy 3:16). We do this by teaching a passage of Scripture and …
Are You Ready to Hear Sunday’s Sermon?
ARE YOU READY TO HEAR SUNDAY’S SERMON As Christians we are accepted as we are, no matter how we look or act. We aren’t to try to impress each other …
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PREACHING
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PREACHING I love preaching and teaching God’s Word. It’s an honor and great privilege to share the truths of the Bible with hungry hearts. I’ve been …
The Importance of Expository Preaching
THE IMPORTANCE OF EXPOSITORY PREACHING The seminary I attended emphasized the importance of expository preaching. I’m glad they did. To exposit means to clarify, to expand or to make clear …
THE HOLY SPIRIT AND YOUR PREACHING
THE HOLY SPIRIT AND YOUR PREACHING Do people come to church to hear our opinions, or the truth of God’s Word? Which are they receiving from you? Do we simply …
Preach God’s Word, Not Your Words
PREACH GOD’S WORD, NOT YOUR WORDS Suppose your wife is very sick and asked you to take her to the doctor so you did so. But before the doctor can …
What Makes a Great Sermon
WHAT MAKES A GREAT SERMON Everyone who preaches or teaches the Bible wants to make sure their message is effective and well received. We want our sermons to be great. …
Why Preach? (2 Timothy – 18)
WHY PREACH? (2 Timothy – 18) READ: 2 Timothy 4:3-5 Having explained the importance of patiently and thoroughly teaching the Bible, Paul then explained why this was so important. First, …
How to Preach (2 Timothy – 17)
HOW TO PREACH THE WORD (2 Timothy – 17) READ: 2 Timothy 4:1-2 Paul commanded Timothy, and us, to preach the Word, always be ready to correct, rebuke and encourage …
Preach the Word (2 Timothy – 14)
PREACH THE WORD (2 Timothy – 14) READ: 2 Timothy 4:1-2 The seminary where I studied has as its motto Paul’s words to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:2, “Preach the …