“He Descended to the Dead” – A Defense
(The weel’s sermon text is 1 Peter 3:18-22. There are different interpretations of its meaning. Tim Helm, our Director of Children’s Ministry, shares a defense of one such view.) If you have ever read the Apostle’s Creed (which by the way I would suggest...
Ravi’s Books, Now What: Two Views
Ravi Zacharias wrote over 30 books. Some may sit on our shelves at home. Now that his scandalous sins have come to light, what do we do with his works? Keep them? Purge them? What is the wisest response? Christians will disagree on the answer to these questions. The...
10 Ways to Be Pro-Life This Week
January 22 is the National Sanctity of Human Life Day. (On this date, 1973, the Supreme Court legalized abortion-on-demand in all 50 states.) Churches around the U.S. use that day (and the Sunday prior) to celebrate God’s gift of life, commemorate the many lives...
“Amen and A-Woman” – A Lesson
By now, you’ve probably seen the clip. If not, trust me, it’s odd. Last Sunday, the 117th Congress met for the first time in 2021. As is customary, an opening prayer was offered to mark the beginning of a new year and new session. With heads bowed across the room, a...
Advent: Week 4 – Peace
Our family was driving around looking at Christmas lights and listening to Q99. I wasn’t paying much attention to the radio until one of my kids asked a question. He said, “Dad! What are the kids saying in this song?” Everyone quieted down. I turned up the radio to...Published Works
Popular Encyclopedia of Church History (Contributed Articles on: Charles Spurgeon & Youth With A Mission)
Eye, Eye, Preacher! (July/Aug 2015) Preaching Magazine.
Sermon Whittling: Edit Before You Preach (Sept/Oct 2013) Preaching Magazine. Also here
If It's Greek To You, Make It English to Them (March/April 2013) Preaching Magazine. Also here
Start With a Bang! - Crafting a Memorable Sermon Opener (March/April 2011) Preaching Magazine. Also here
Ten Commandments for Preaching (March/April 2010) Preaching Magazine. Also here