God Has a Bigger Plan

Posted by on 4.8.08 in Sermons

We have just posted a new sermon called God Has a Bigger Plan. Here’s an excerpt:A few days ago I received word that Rusty Farabaugh died five years after being diagnosed with Stage 4 liver cancer. Shortly after his initial diagnosis he saw one of my books and was drawn to it because, as he wrote me later, “I wa …

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Do You Preach From a Manuscript?

Posted by on 4.5.08 in Preaching, Sermons

This question arrived a few minutes ago. I’m going to take a stab at it and then invite others to weigh in. Perhaps this is a question you could post on your blog. I’m a young guy just starting to preach. I’m still learning how to exactly formulate my notes and thoughts for good delivery on Sunday morning. …

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Where Does Brian Bill Get His Illustrations?

Posted by on 4.4.08 in Preaching, Sermons

Brian Bill is one of my favorite preachers. I say that because a) I have know him for almost 20 years, b) I have seen his pastoral work up close and personal, and c) I read his sermons every week. Brian serves as pastor of Pontiac Bible Church, a growing congregation located about 80 miles south of Chicago. On his sermon pa …

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The 3 AM Sermon Question

Posted by on 4.3.08 in Preaching, Sermons

Bryan Chapell offers the following scenario for preachers. It’s 3 AM Sunday morning and your wife rolls over, wakes you up, and asks, “Honey, what are you preaching on this morning?” If you can’t answer in one clear, crisp sentence, your sermon isn’t ready to preach.

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How to be Happy in Babylon

Posted by on 3.30.08 in Sermons

We have just posted a new sermon in the “Surivor Babylon” series called How to be Happy in Babylon. Here’s an excerpt:That was the seductive appeal of Hananiah (Jeremiah 28). He was like the popular “prosperity preachers” who make lavish promises of health and wealth if only you will “sow a seed of f …

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iPod Homiletics

Posted by on 3.26.08 in Preaching, Sermons

For Christmas Mark and Vanessa gave me an iPod Shuffle, a neat little device, smaller than a credit card, in which I can store songs or sermons and listen to them (using the “ear buds” provided with the Shuffle) as I travel. It turned out to be a most practical and welcome gift. Once I got the hang of it, I started taking m …

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What If

Posted by on 3.25.08 in Sermons

We have just posted a new sermon called What If. Here’s an excerpt:Sometimes I hear well-meaning Christians say something like, “Even if it’s not true, it’s still better to be a Christian. Think of all the things you gain by being a Christian. You have Jesus in your heart.” No, you don’t! …

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Did Jesus Descend Into Hell?

Posted by on 3.22.08 in Good Friday-Easter, Sermons

The Apostles’ Creed contains the phrase, “He descended into hell.” This is widely taken to be the answer to the question, “Where did Jesus go between his death and resurrection?” Christians have debated the phrase, the question, and what happened to Jesus after his death and before his resurrection. Here are two sermo …

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Midnight Miracle

Posted by on 3.18.08 in Sermons

We have just posted a new sermon called Midnight Miracle based on Luke 22:49-51. This is the story of Jesus healing the ear of Malchus, the servant of the high priest, in Gethsemane on the night he was betrayed and arrest. This is the final miracle of bodily cure performed by our Lord and the final miracle before he went to …

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Why You Need Your Enemies and Your Enemies Need You—Part 2

Posted by on 3.11.08 in Sermons

We have just posted a new sermon called Why You Need Your Enemies and Your Enemies Need You—Part 2. Here’s an excerpt:When faced with someone who has mistreated you, ask God to do for them what you want God to do for you. Seek the blessing for them that you want God to do for you. Think of it this way: The greater th …

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