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How Should "Cultural Relevance" Affect Preaching?
05/13/13
Recently, a couple of books and websites have referenced me as a good example of how to exegete and “engage culture” in the task of preaching. They include citations of certain cultural references in my sermons. While I know this...[more]
Pastors Have to Be More Than Preachers
03/31/13
I have often said that many Reformed evangelicals think of sound, expository preaching as something of a 'magic bullet.' We may think that as long as we are preaching the Word--preaching the law and the gospel rightly--that...[more]
Jesus' Last Week (Sermon Notes)
03/18/13
JESUS AND HIS FRIENDS: Luke 19: 32-40 (Palm Sunday Sermon Notes) 32 So those who were sent went away and found it just as he had told them. 33 And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you...[more]
Your Place At His Table
03/18/13
Some months ago I was late to catch a plane out of the San Antonio airport. I wasn’t terribly late, but I was late enough to be bumped and have my seat given to a stand-by passenger. When the ticket agent told me that I would...[more]
How Should We Engage Culture in Our Preaching?
03/03/13
Recently, a couple of books and websites have referenced me as a good example of how to exegete and “engage culture” in the task of preaching. They include citations of certain cultural references in my sermons. While I know this...[more]
Jesus and Women: Develop a Right View of the Real God
01/22/13
Jesus loved women! In a time when females were considered inferior to men and treated as property, Christ counted them among His most valued disciples and friends. I want you to look at four of “His Women,” healed by His mercy...[more]
Mary: Portrait of a Woman Used by God
01/22/13
One of my favorite biblical role models is Mary of Nazareth. In her life I have found a wealth of wisdom for my own walk with God. Her story illustrates many of the characteristics of the kind of woman God uses to fulfill His...[more]
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