Life and Faith

Tag: Preaching

  • Exploring The Habits of The Christian Life: Listening To Sermons

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    There is much on the Interwebs that speaks of how best to listen to sermons, even books have been written on the topic. However, as I work my way through the book Habits of Grace by David Mathis I am struck by the simplicity and meaning in listening to a sermon. When we think of…

  • Spurgeon on The Psalms

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    Across the centuries the Psalms have provided inspiration, encouragement, comfort, and consolation for many Christians. The Psalms reflect the prayer and praise of ancient Israel, and speak to our head and our heart. Perhaps due to its poetic nature, the Psalms lead us toward a devotional life with God. We find an amazing array of…

  • Published: The Book of Ruth, Critical to God’s Narrative of Redemption

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    I’ve recently been preaching through the book of Ruth. It’s been really exciting and energising to do so. For one thing, I’ve been fascinated by the various levels of meaning the author uses throughout the narrative. Anyway, in reading and re-reading the story of Ruth I put together a post, which has been published on…

  • Melito of Sardis On The Incarnation

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    Preaching 1 John 3:19-4:6 this past Sunday meant I touched upon the doctrine of the incarnation. In referring to the early defenders of this doctrine I quoted Melito of Sardis. He died toward the end of the second century and wrote about the incarnation this way: “Though he [the Son of God] was incorporeal, he…

  • Spurgeon On Writing

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    I came across this this quote from Charles H. Spurgeon while traversing the interwebs this morning. What a great comment about writing and preaching. “Long visits, long stories, long essays, long exhortations, and long prayers, seldom profit those who have to do with them. Life is short. Time is short.…Moments are precious. Learn to condense,…

  • Jesus And My To-Do List

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    Why is it that I often walk out of church on a Sunday morning feeling more guilty and with more on my to-do list than I did walking in? I’ve had this occur numerous times over the last couple of years. I’m not sure if it says more about me or the church service and preacher.…

  • 100 Sermons In

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      I preached my 100th sermon the other day. I don’t consider myself a great preacher but there’s something about working at preaching that I find satisfaction in. I have a spreadsheet which lists every sermon I’ve ever given. It tells me what number I’m up to, the date of delivery, what passage of scripture…

  • Newton on Celebrity Preaching

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    Perhaps a good word for those of us who follow and podcast the great preachers in this world… “A stated and regular attendance encourages the minister, affords a good example to the congregation; and a hearer is more likely to meet with what is directly suited to his own case, from a minister who knows…

  • 5 Ways George Whitefield’s Life Is Good For Your Soul

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    As I was walking out the door to go on holiday I randomly threw the biography of George Whitefield by Arnold Dallimore in my bag. It is an extensive biography, a two-volume set, which outlines the life and times of the great preacher. Having finished the first volume I find myself reflecting on his life and…

  • What Happens When All The Chocolate Has Been Eaten?

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    I’m currently trying to work out what I will preach on next Sunday. It’s Easter Sunday and logic would suggest that the resurrection would be appropriate. But, isn’t it the case that as we move through the Easter weekend we are more concerned with remembrance than on what’s next? It goes without saying that we…