What Makes Preaching “Negative”?
Every preacher is concerned about maintaining a “balance” in their preaching. In particular, they are sensitive about the criticisms concerning too much “negative” preaching. With this in mind, we ask the question: What makes preaching “negative”? First, let us observe that the very same sermon will be regarded by some as positive and by others […]
“They Immediately Left Their Nets …”
Jesus saw Simon and Andrew fishing and said, “‘Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.’ They immediately left their nets and followed Him” (Mark 1:16-17). This account illustrates what the reaction of all men ought to be to the invitation of Christ. Christ invites men to follow Him; His yoke is […]
Managing Distractions During Worship
What are some of the strategies for overcoming distractions while we are worshiping God? Worship demands our involvement. Worship that pleases God is not only based on truth, but must engage the heart, mind, and spirit of the worshiper (John 4:23-34). Warren Wiersbe was right when he wrote, “Worship is the believer’s response with all […]
The Word of the Lord Is Vital
Most churches emphasize to their members the necessity of bringing their Bibles to the worship assemblies. They do this because they believe the word is vital. But why? There are five simple reasons. First, the Bible is vital to our salvation. Every preacher standing in front of a crowd proclaiming what to do to be […]
More Precious Than Gold
The pursuit of gold is a chief occupation of men. It is prized. Having gold is not sinful in-and-of-itself. However, the Spirit warns us, saying, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many […]
An Unseen Enemy
Doubled over and choking, they staggered to hospitals by the thousands, crying for help and refuge from a colorless cloud of gas that turned Bhopal, India into a tomb on a terrible December day in 1984. “We have been working nonstop to treat the people and still they are coming,” said one volunteer who tried […]
Is He Serious?
Some react to a gospel preacher by saying, “Is he serious?” They may say this to themselves or others. It may be in response to a sermon on alcohol or adultery, lying or lewdness. Such a reaction reveals a worldly heart. And, the fact is, it matters not if the preacher is serious. What matters […]
Your Value
The value of a man is measured in different ways by various people with diverse standards–money, health, knowledge, etc. Some believe if a man has little or no money, he is worthless. There is a segment of our society that says those in poor health are not worth anything, so they should be “euthanized” (murdered). […]
A Little Humor With a Powerful Point
There was a lady who had to do a lot of traveling for her business which meant a lot of flying. But flying made her nervous, so she always took her Bible to read which helped relax her. One time she was sitting next to a man and when he saw her pull our her […]
Top Ten Mistakes Parents Make With Teens
It might be difficult for some parents to read through, but here’s a top ten list that I’ve been wanting to write for a while. What are the worst mistakes parents who are Christians make with their teens? Expecting your teen to have a devotion to God that you do not have. You are teaching […]