What Did Paul Preach?
On this episode, Shane Rosenthal continues his conversation with Dennis Johnson on the content of the earliest Christian sermons that we find throughout the book […]
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Evaluating the Earliest Christian Sermons
What kinds of sermons did the Apostles preach? Did they tell amusing stories while keeping the focus on practical matters such as how to have […]
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What is the Purpose of a Sermon?
Many people today confuse preaching with therapy, seeing Jesus as a kind of life coach who gives us “be happy attitudes” to help us cope […]
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The Foolishness of Cross-Centered Preaching
The Apostle Paul wrote that “the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it […]
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The Ministry of Word & Sacrament
Before he ascended into heaven, Jesus didn’t give his followers any instructions for creating amazing worship experiences. He also didn’t inform them as to how […]
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The Sermon and the Academy Award
UPDATE: Another great meditation on the connection between The King’s Speech and the act of preaching from our friend William Willimon over at The Christian […]
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The Preached Word
According to William Willimon, Christianity is kind of like a foreign language that one is not born with, but must be baptized into. Unfortunately, many […]
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Culturally Relevant Preaching
Should Christian ministers work hard at being culturally relevant, or does the gospel of Jesus Christ create its own relevance? This edition of the White […]
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Why Johnny Can’t Preach
Something is wrong with today’s preaching. What is the problem, and how can one begin to identify the essential elements of a good sermon? On […]
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Using God: The Gospel of Pragmatism
Why do so many sermons and Bible Studies focus almost entirely on “practical” application? Is a particular belief true simply because it works for you? […]
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Assuming the Gospel
What is the most important thing people need to regularly hear from the pulpit? Are churches guilty of assuming the gospel? These are some of […]
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Preaching Christ
Tired of dull, moralistic sermons that don’t proclaim Christ? On this edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts talk with Rev. Dick Lucas, founder […]