I is for Illustrations

In this day of electronic equipment that can flash a picture or even a film clip on the screen, perhaps we don’t need to think about verbal illustrations. But our sermons should be prepared so carefully that if the power fails, the people will still “see” what we’re saying. Let’s try to answer some basic […]

Worship As A Moving Target, Part 2

Here’s an unrelated question? But, if you are honest, you’ve got to admit it. There are times when you sit on the platform and someone is singing just before you preach and you wonder if they stepped on a nail or were trying to hit a note out of their range. When are lay singers […]

Voice of the Martyrs

www.vom.org Those of us who live in the west are often indifferent or uniformed about the persecution of the church in other parts of the world. Now you can go to www.vom.org ‘Voice of Martyrs’ and get valuable information that the media often ignores. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael […]

Sleeping at Airports

www.sleepinginairports.net/airports.htm Killing time on the web? Check out www.sleepinginairports.net/airports.htm especially if you travel and find going through an airport and the increased security a less than joyful experience. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors. […]

Thirsting for God

By Michael Catt (Part 1) Psalm 63 THE PASSIONATE PURSUIT BEGINS WITH A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE WHAT GOD CAN TEACH YOU IN THE WILDERNESS. Hagar saw God in the wilderness – Gen. 16:13 Moses saw God in the wilderness – Ex. 3:1-4 Elijah saw God in the wilderness – 1 Kings 19:4-18 Israel was […]

It’s Funny

It’s funny how we set our clocks to arise at 4:00 am or 5:00 am to be at the job by 7:30; yet, when Sunday comes we can’t get to church for the 11:00 am service to praise the one who gave us the jobs! It’s funny how we call God our Father and Jesus […]

Minister in a Corner

Every minister needs a corner, a quiet place where he can retreat from the duties of the day, where he can be himself and find himself, as he communes with God. Not a place for him to study theology or to prepare sermons. Rather, a place, where he can be still enough to hear God […]

Worship As A Moving Target Part 3

Let’s pick up where we left off in the last issue. Right now, I can hear some of my contemporary music friends saying, “Amen.” But wait. Hold on a minute. The contemporary crowd is no better. Those who lean toward the contemporary want everything to be upbeat. They never know how to “be still and […]

Fearless Faith

Living Beyond the Walls of ‘Safe’ Christianity – John Fischer. Harvest House Publishers. John Fischer is a popular writer who knows how to address the touchy areas of Christianity. In this book, he challenges the Christian subculture and calls us to be in the world, but not of it. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started […]

Book Notices

Since Dr. Wiersbe is dealing with illustrations in this issue, I will mention a few books that might be helpful additions to your library. From time to time, I’ve used these books to assist me in preparing a sermon. Something to Think About, Motivational & Inspirational Anecdotes, Raymond McHenry, Hendrickson Publishers. Over 1,200 stories, quotes […]

Jesus Christ

His Miracles, Studies of the Savior, Vol. 2 – John G. Butler. LBC Publications. Butler is known for his biographical books which are filled with alliterations. This is his second book in a series that is projected to be at least 12 volumes. If you are preaching through the life of Christ or on the […]

Preaching Expository Sermons

A Seven Step Method for Biblical Preaching – Ramesh Richard. Baker. Chuck Swindoll calls this, ‘must reading for all who desire to preach the word.’ The author says, ‘The Bible is what God has made. Sermons are what we make with what God has made 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and […]

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