How to Listen to a Sermon
|Over the course of my years in ministry, I have had the privilege and blessing to help teach others in formal and informal settings about how to write and deliver … Continued
Pointers About the Parables of Jesus
|A common technique used by teachers and preachers is the use of illustrations. I don’t mean drawings (though those can be useful!) but rather using something like a story or … Continued
The Blessing of the Closing Blessing
|Our church, like many others, concludes our worship services with a blessing given by the pastor or preacher. Another name used for these closing words is a “benediction,” which comes … Continued
Why We Should Love (the Book of) Numbers
|As I write this post, we are about to begin reading the Book of Numbers in Faith Church’s 4 Year Bible Reading Plan. This Old Testament book is rarely mentioned … Continued
A Forgotten Creed on Necessary Beliefs [Athanasian Creed Part 3]
|Many Christians and churches believe and have said this statement: “In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity.” Such a statement requires clarity in terms of what is … Continued
The Problem(s) with the Prosperity Gospel
|There are many popular and prominent pastors and writers who preach and teach what is known as “The Prosperity Gospel.” It is also commonly called “the health and wealth” gospel … Continued
Why Four Gospels?
|Have you ever paused and pondered why the New Testament features four gospels – four separate accounts of the life of Jesus? This phenomenon came about in the very early … Continued
Reflections on the Apostles’ Creed
|As Faith Church concluded an 8-week sermon series on the Apostles’ Creed this past weekend, I took a few moments to reflect on some things I discovered about the creed … Continued
Is the Bible Fake News?
|As a church, we look to the Bible for answers to life’s big questions. However, many people question the Bible’s accuracy and some even label it “fake news”, so how … Continued