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Review of ‘Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism’ by Timothy Keller

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Timothy Keller, Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism (New York: Viking, 2015). Hardcover | Kindle All Christians have a spiritual responsibility to “teach and admonish one another with all wisdom” (Col. 3:16). Some Christians have a further responsibility to teach the word of God more formally, whether in a Sunday School class or from the pulpit. While all Christians can read Tim Keller’s Preaching profitably, it is intended specifically for those with more formal responsibilities to communicate the faith. (Because most readers of this book will be pastors looking for sermon help, however, I’m going to refer throughout … Continue reading Review of ‘Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism’ by Timothy Keller

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Review of ‘Preaching in an Age of Distraction’ by J. Ellsworth Kalas

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 J. Ellsworth Kalas, Preaching in an Age of Distraction (Downers Grove, IL: IVP Books, 2014). Paperback / Kindle Ours is an Age of Distraction. The ubiquity of smart phones and social media, together with the crush of the 24/7 news cycle, creates an overload of information that renders concentration difficult. The proliferation of options regarding household necessities, entertainment options, and extracurricular activities renders even the best decision-makers anxious. Should I buy oatmeal or cream of wheat? A specific brand or generic? Instant or… Wait, my cell phone is ringing. My wife wants me to pick up our son from his … Continue reading Review of ‘Preaching in an Age of Distraction’ by J. Ellsworth Kalas

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Interview with Jim Bradford, Author of “Preaching: Maybe It is Rocket Science”

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In this video, I interview Dr. Jim Bradford about his new book, Preaching: Maybe It Is Rocket Science. Dr. Bradford is general secretary of the Assemblies of God (and my boss). Interview with Jim Bradford, Author of “Preachi…, posted with vodpod Continue reading Interview with Jim Bradford, Author of “Preaching: Maybe It is Rocket Science”

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The Spirit, Preaching, and Listening (1 Thessalonians 1:4-5)

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In the course of my life, I have heard thousands of sermons, and I myself have preached a considerable amount. Some of these sermons–mine and others–have been excellent. Some of them have been unmemorable. And some of them–to be quite frank–deserve to be forgotten. Yet each week, I go to church to listen (on rarer occasions, now, to speak) and expect that God will say something to me through the preaching of his word. Why? In 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5, Paul, Silas, and Timothy provide an answer: “For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, … Continue reading The Spirit, Preaching, and Listening (1 Thessalonians 1:4-5)

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The World Wide Religious Web for Tuesday, January 3, 2012

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LOVE WINS? “2011: The Year of the Hell Debate.” I AGREE WITH THIS LETTER: “All American Muslim: An Open Letter.” “In our view, it is fundamentally unjust to tar all or most Muslims with the brush of extremism; and, as Christians and Americans, we must never countenance injustice. Moreover, effectively countering the threats posed by genuine extremists requires us to welcome as friends and allies Muslims who share our opposition to radicalism and violence, who value their American citizenship and American freedom just as we do, and who contribute constructively to their communities and the larger society. When we treat … Continue reading The World Wide Religious Web for Tuesday, January 3, 2012