by Jimmy Akin The Gospel of Matthew tells us that Jesus Christ was born in the final years of the tyrant known as Herod the Great. He tells us that when Jesus was born, Herod panicked and had all the baby boys in Bethlehem killed. Fortunately, the Holy Family escaped to Egypt and remained there … [Read more...]
Why You Should Write Your Sermons At Least Two Weeks In Advance
by Bob Hostetler Saw this and thought to myself - "Self, could you do this? I mean, week after week, successfully?" Early in my ministry, Thursdays were my sermon prep day—for the coming Sunday (I’ve never been a Saturday guy; just can’t live that close to the edge). And when we started … [Read more...]
Restoring The Resurrection Gospel To The Orthodox Parish
by Fr. John A. Peck When we prepare to preach the Gospel, the Orthodox priest is almost certainly hogtied by one weakness - the Orthodox lectionary calls for the Resurrectional Gospels to NOT be read during Sunday Divine Liturgy, the only service most of his parishioners are going to attend. The … [Read more...]
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