preaching

Hi, My pastor just started Amos. He gave the sense of how the beginning might read to the original audience, going from excitement to sobriety because the Lord's judgment included the Jews, because of their own injustice. He pointed us to Christ for salvation, having offered remarks on the...

In light of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, and a desire to see further revival among Christians today, two topics I am highlighting at A Puritan's Mind for the whole year is a focus on Pastoral Theology and Expository Preaching. I've already posted a short series on Pastoral Theology...

Beginning in January, I am going to begin preaching through Mark's Gospel. I'm wondering if anyone here is also doing the same thing or if anyone here would be interested in preaching through Mark's Gospel this year. I think it would be great to have a few of us praying for each other and...

I have been approached by a person of a mostly universalist belief system who asked me this question, and I am having trouble answering it, to my shame. Here is the question: "What was the gospel Jesus Christ and John the Baptist preached?" Can you help me answer this? I don't believe...

I was thinking of trying to start watching video sermons with my children to help them learn to sit and be quiet during church (and also to learn about God of course!) What solid bible teachers have video sermons available? I know John Piper does, but that's the only one I know of off hand.

I recently preached from Psalm 130. Here are my 4 headings (4 C's ) for anyone interested. A Cry For Mercy - "Out of the depths I cry to you O LORD..." A Confirmation of Mercy - "But with you there is forgiveness..." A Confidence In Waiting - "I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, in...

Hi all, I've never attended a church where anyone who spoke from the pulpit had any formal qualifications for preaching, except the pastor. Is it a requirement that people be qualified to preach in a church? If not, how can you decide who is suitable for preaching and teaching? Bern

If you were invited to guest preach at a non-Reformed church, what would you preach? How would you decide? And yes, I am asking because I have been asked to preach at a non-Reformed church, and no, I am not looking to cause trouble. :)

What does Paul mean when he says that he went "to the Jews first"? Should we be following this principal as well?

What are your thoughts about street preaching and Reformed Christianity? Are you we involved enough? Too much? Should we be involved at all?

Would it be wise for a Presbyterian church to allow someone in the pulpit who did not believe in the WCF and openly wrote and taught against the confession's teaching on the Sacraments? Specifically. Should a Baptist be allowed in Presbyterian pulpit? Or be given a teaching position? I know...

I would like a feel for where people stand on PB about this. I am fairly new and interested. 1. Yes, it's the only way to preach. 2. Yes, it has it's place. 3. No, it ignores application. 4. No 5. What's Redemptive-Historical preaching?

The first ever Paul and Timothy Bible Conference is being held in Portland, OR on October 3rd and 4th. The Paul & Timothy Bible Conference :: PaulandTimothy.com In most churches today, the young man who heeds God’s call to ministry is faced with a dilemma. How can he gain experience in...