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by Michael Lukaszewski Preaching more doesn't make you a better preacher. In fact, it might keep you stuck in a rut. So how do you preach a sermon that is faithful to the text, honors God, and connects with the congregation? Here are five things every sermon needs. 1. Tension. Too many times, messages answer questions nobody is asking. Tension creates a necessary sense of excitement or ... More...
by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Delivered at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, Montgomery, Alabama, on 4 November 1956. I would like to share with you an imaginary letter from the pen of the Apostle Paul. The postmark reveals that it comes from the city of Ephesus. After opening the letter I discovered that it was written in Greek rather than English. At the top of the first page was this ... More...
I have learned over the years that the best feedback about preaching comes from 'the folks' - the ones who actually listen (not just hear). If you are not used to getting feedback from laypeople, other than an occasional 'attaboy' on Sundays, I strongly recommend it. Their insights cut right to the bone of what we are trying to do. They are great allies, and I treasure every opportunity to examine ... More...
by Metroplitan Philaret In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. More than once, brethren, the fact has been mentioned that on each Sunday in the Great Fast (i.e., Lent) there are other commemorations besides that of the Resurrection. Thus, on this day, the Church glorifies the righteous John of the Ladder, one of the greatest ascetics, which the Church, in speaking ... More...
by St. Ephraim the Syrian "The Cross abolished idolatrous adulation, enlightened the whole universe, gathered all the nations into one Church and united them with love. The Cross is the resurrection of the dead. The Cross is the hope of Christians. The Cross is the staff for the lame. The Cross is comfort for the poor. The Cross is the deposing of the proud. The Cross is the hope of those ... More...
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