Articles
The Holy Spirit, Prayer, and Preaching
I have a growing conviction, and it is this: the church has a great need for...
What is an «expository» sermon?
An expository sermon is a sermon that takes the main idea from a passage of Scripture, ...
Preach to the ignorant, the doubters, and the sinners
I often hear the question, «How do you apply the text in an expository sermon?» For...
Three audiences for preaching: non-Christians, Christians, and church members
Who do pastors preach to? I recently reviewed several books on preaching...
Biblical Justification for Expository Preaching
What is an expository sermon? A sermon is considered expository if its content...
Church: Universal and Local
Definition The Universal Church is the heavenly and eschatological gathering of all believers...
What is a local church?
A local church is a group of Christians who meet regularly in the name of Christ to...
Theological Critique of Multi-Campus (Multi-Location) Churches: What is «Church»?
What do you think are the necessary elements for a group of Christians to become p...
Wanted: instigators and provocateurs in the church!
If you, like most pastors, don't want to deal with church members who, in your opinion,...
The Biblical Burden for Church Restoration
In most of the United States (and in some other parts of the world), the gospel...
How My Thinking Changed: The Centrality of the Local Church
Since I became a Christian in high school, the role of the local church has been important...
What do our churches teach the world about God by their example?
«"Example is not the most important thing in life; it is the only thing that matters." With these words, the star...