Category Archives: Preacher’s Personal Life

by | April 2, 2012

Easter Musings

Today I have posted some reflections from yesterday’s sermon.  Naturally with this week being Easter it is even more appropriate to focus on Christ crucified.  So today I’ll link to the Cor Deo post, then the rest of the week … Continue reading →

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by | March 31, 2012

Saturday Short Thought: Profound Trust

This week I’ve been pondering the factors involved in preaching profoundly.  That is, how do we pursue the kind of substantially transformative messages that are fitting for Christian pulpit ministry.  I suspect we’ve barely scratched the surface.  I’d like to … Continue reading →

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by | March 29, 2012

Profound Presentation

It is obvious that profundity should be sought in preparation and matters of explanation and application.  But what about presentation and delivery?  Here are a few suggestions: 13. There is nothing profound in being dull, discouraging, distant or disconnected – … Continue reading →

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by | March 26, 2012

Profound Preparation

This week I’d like to ponder what it might look like to pursue a more profound preaching ministry.  While most would acknowledge that preaching should neither be dense nor inaccessible, this does not mean that shallowness and dumbing down are … Continue reading →

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by | March 24, 2012

Saturday Short Thought: Year on Year

This evening I have the privilege of speaking at the 80th Anniversary celebration of a church in Surrey.  As preachers it is tempting to think that the next message we preach is the only one that matters.  But a chance … Continue reading →

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by | March 23, 2012

Representing the Gospel

When we preach, we are representing an absolutely glorious gospel!  I was just emailing with a friend in another country who made the observation that in some cultures preachers entertain people to death, while in others they bore people to … Continue reading →

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by | March 22, 2012

God’s Representative

I’ve only had one job with an official uniform. Whenever I wore it, I knew I was representing the company.  People would see me doing my job and they would see the whole company.  If I left a positive impression, … Continue reading →

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by | March 20, 2012

Representing!

I always get nervous when the preacher is the centre of attention. In a sense it is inevitable that the preacher will be focused on – the preacher is the one taking the risks inherent in putting your head over … Continue reading →

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by | March 19, 2012

Ministry Actually Is God’s Work

A little statement from Paul in a transitional paragraph in Galatians offers us some real encouragement in our ministry.  The post is hosted on the Cor Deo site, click here to go there.

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by | March 17, 2012

Preaching Triangle & Touching a Nerve

This week in Cor Deo I had the chance to give an hour’s introduction to Ezekiel.  A brief look at chapter 28 in our sweeping overview allowed a glimpse of the message to the “King of Tyre” and a chance … Continue reading →

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