Preaching

I’m grateful for the denominational tradition from which I came. Generally speaking, these were (and are) people who loved Jesus, his Word, and reached out to those far from God. This was the ground from which many of my ministry thoughts and practices still hold sway today in some form or fashion. However, one common […]

I didn’t know whether to take it as a compliment, criticism, or merely someone’s observation. The young lady noticed me walking around a local store and wanted to introduce herself. After we exchanged pleasantries she told me she and her husband had been coming to CCCC for almost a year. Then, after the normal comments

There are usually standard parts to a sermon. Introduction, body, and conclusion is a popular way to think about a sermon’s form. Preaching the biblical text also has standard elements known as exposition, illustration, and application. Each of these parts are important for a sermon. I want to address the application element. Often I hear