Monthly Archives: March 2008

by Peter Mead | March 22, 2008

Length of Rehearsal

I would strongly encourage preachers to run through their message, out loud, before preaching it. Call it a rehearsal if you like, or use a different term if that makes preaching sound too much like a performance. Preaching is primarily … Continue reading →

Blessings and Responsibilities

We live in a time of unique blessings. We have unmatched access to information on the internet. We have more commentaries and Bible study resources than ever before (even online materials). We have visual media unknown to previous generations. I … Continue reading →

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by Peter Mead | March 20, 2008

Beware the Power of Propagated Rumors

There are always troublesome trends around, even in the church. They may be ideas or vague concepts, but they creep in and stick around for a while. Perhaps books are written to support them, but something published is not something … Continue reading →

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by Peter Mead | March 19, 2008

Preaching Easter (Pt4): Resurrection Implications

NT Wright made an interesting comment this week. He suggested that the New Testament presents many implications that come from the resurrection. However, the one that most preachers tend to emphasize is not really presented in the New Testament. Namely, … Continue reading →

Preaching Easter (Pt3): Harmonization and the Gospels

Whenever we preach from the gospels we need to be aware that there may be up to four accounts of the story before us. In the past a great deal of emphasis was placed on harmonizing the gospel accounts. That … Continue reading →

10 Ideas That Are Changing The World

This is the cover story on this week’s Time magazine cover. Interesting title. The article begins, “More than money, more than politics, ideas are the secret power that this planet runs on. Here are a few you need to know … Continue reading →

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by Mike Roth | March 16, 2008

Struggling With Your Spouse?

Sunday morning is often an easy time to get into conflict with your spouse. Somewhere between waking up and pulling up to the church parking lot, sparks can fly. Haddon Robinson was asked by a seminary student, “How do you … Continue reading →

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by Peter Mead | March 15, 2008

Preaching Easter (Pt2): Shock and Awe

I expect we would agree that the typical crucifixion image that comes to mind is probably a little too “hygienic.” The traditional pictures seen in old churches with the Lord serene and clean, hanging on the cross with a minimal … Continue reading →

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by Peter Mead | March 14, 2008

Preaching Easter (Pt1): Back to Basics

In some ways Easter is not like Christmas. The Christmas story tends to remain largely unmentioned for eleven months of the year. So when the advent season comes round again people expect to hear the basic Christmas story. But the … Continue reading →

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by Peter Mead | March 13, 2008

Don’t Preach Lazy Apologetics

Yesterday I attended a day conference about the resurrection held in Westminster Chapel. NT Wright and Gary Habermas were the speakers, along with a brief session with Antony Flew. He is the British philosopher who caused a real stir a … Continue reading →

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