Don’t Commentate….Preach!
A while ago, Peter Mead ran a series on his helpful website on the subject of “Preaching Epistles.” People ask me to bring different perspectives, so here is one that I read from time to time. At any...
View ArticleAre You Settling For Good?
Thomas Merton said, “The biggest human temptation is to settle for too little.” This reminds me of something that one of my seminary professors said in a sermon. He argued that the greatest temptation...
View ArticleShould You Go To Seminary?
Because of my public ministry, I receive a lot of questions. One question that comes up from time to time is whether the questioner should go to seminary or perhaps the location that one should attend...
View ArticlePreaching Blessing At the Wrong Time
Blessings are great. We all want to be blessed. But, Proverbs 27:14 reminds us that it is not always the right time for even a blessing. In our text the sleeping may not want to be shaken out of a...
View ArticleWhy You Need A Sermon Title
From time to time individuals question whether a sermon title is even needed. One person told me that all you need is just the text. This individual thinks that you should just call your sermon John...
View ArticlePracticing Preaching and Christian Living – Lessons from the Trumpet
Well I spent a significant amount of time practicing the fundamentals of music. I played many scales and arpeggios (chords). I turned them into patterns and exercises. I played major and minor scales....
View ArticleDon’t Close Your Sermon Like That
The congregation leaves with your sermon close on their mind. In fact, when people ask members about the sermon, they often can only bring to mind that very last part. A while back, Peter Mead at the...
View ArticleTwo Common Mistakes In The Sermon Close
The congregation leaves with your sermon close on their mind. In fact, when people ask members about the sermon, they often can only bring to mind that very last part. A while back, Peter Mead at the...
View ArticleHow I Got Over – When You Don’t Have To Know
“How I got over…My soul look back and wonder how I got over.” What I love about this song is that it glories in “not knowing.” I don’t know how I got over, in fact I look back and wonder. But the...
View ArticleAre You Serving Slop In the Pulpit?
I was talking to a fellow preacher the other day about the difficulties and challenges of preaching sermons that both touch the people as well as sits under the smile of God. We talked about the...
View ArticleGod’s Promise To Make Things New
All of our lives are constantly shifting, shuffling, and reorganizing. You ever do do something that was just wrong and messed up? And then find yourself dealing with the pains and hurts of things you...
View ArticleGod’s Gonna Show Up – Wade In The Water
Wade In The Water, Wade In The Water, Children, Wade In The Water, God’s Gonna Trouble The Water We are in a world that seems so unpredictable. Our weather experts seem to only get it right sometimes...
View ArticleCeCe Winans: His Strength Is Perfect
This is another anointed hit song by a very uniquely anointed young woman named Mrs. CeCe Winans. This is from debut, grammy and dove award winning album, "A...
View ArticleCeCe Winans: Mercy Said No
This is the gospel hit from the anointed woman of God, Mrs. CeCe Winans. This song is from the praise and worship album "Throne Room". In this song CeCe simp...
View ArticleCece Winans Whitney Houston’s Funeral
Cece Winans sings Don't Cry for Me at Whitney Houston's Funeral. Absolutely beautiful song.
View ArticleBible Versions Question
Do you think we should use the King James version when we preach? Or does it really matter if we use something like the NIV? That question comes very often. Here is my answer: Personally, I like to use...
View ArticleThe Spiritual Battle in the Pulpit
Peter Mead, of the Biblical Preaching blog, is starting a series of posts on Spiritual Warfare and the Preacher. You can find his first entry at this link. In this post Mead provides three things that...
View ArticleRev. Al Sharpton Calling In To Discuss The Zimmerman Verdict
Our special guest is the founder of the National Action Network and host of MSNBC's "Politics Nation" that airs weekdays at 6pm Eastern. He's a champion for ...
View ArticleRev. Al Sharpton Keynote Speaker Grove Church Portsmouth Virginia
Rev. Al Sharpton keynote speaker for "Act Rally" presented by The Urban League Of Hampton Roads. Held At Grove Church. Senior Pastor Dr. Melvin O. Marriner.
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