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And equally important, you know that preaching can be life-changing for your listeners, especially when it’s the relevant, supercharged sort of preaching you strive for.
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Take a Breath, Paul!
Ephesians 1:3-14
This passage is comprised of 267 words, broken up into 12 verses. But in the Greek, it’s all one sentence, and a sentence in which the apostle apparently tries to touch on every conceivable blessing God has to offer!
... moreThe Fault in Our Stars
Matthew 2:1-12
BEYOND THE LECTIONARY
We know about the problem of artificial light pollution. An added concern is that this light pollution is not just coming from Earth — It’s coming from the sky itself! Long ago, the magi saw a light in the sky — not pollution, but the portent of a royal birth.
... moreWhat’s Your Why?
Isaiah 42:1-9
Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, has a personal mission statement and it is “to have fun in [my] journey through life and learn from [my] mistakes.” This is what drives him. What drives us? The ancient prophet Isaiah has some suggestions. ... more
Alexa and Adonai
Psalm 40:1-11
Thanks to advances in artificial intelligence, digital assistants like Alexa and Siri may soon be able to add psychotherapy to the benefits they offer. Thing is, though, that no matter how sophisticated the algorithm becomes, your digital assistant will never replace what God can do for you. ... more
Jesus and Airbnb
John 1:29-42
When Jesus asked Andrew to “come and see” where he was staying, where did they go? Where was Jesus staying, anyway? What would it be like to visit Jesus in his own place? What is Jesus like as a host? ... more
Healing Divisions over Dinner
1 Corinthians 1:10-18
United through food! The “Dinner Church” movement believes that many conflicts can be settled over a nice meal. Maybe a good potluck with a chicken and bean casserole is precisely what the Christians at Corinth needed.
... moreChristianity 101
Matthew 5:1-12
College students enroll in courses which are usually identified by a number. Any course numbered 101 is a basic course. When Jesus addressed the crowds in Galilee early in his ministry, he began with some basic concepts.
... moreGod’s Protest Movement
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Protest movements have been around for a long time. Many Christians are Protestants! Protesting is in the blood! Some protests even accomplished their goals. Have we forgotten that Jesus himself was a protester?
... moreSmartphones and the Smartcross
1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16)
Digital devices have a way of changing the way we manage our time and do things. Sometimes we forget that they’re supposed to serve us, not rule us. The Corinthian church had forgotten who it served. Have we?
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Homiletics Online has over 15 years' worth of weekly installments pulled from the preaching journal. Each sermonic installment online is comprised of the following categories:
- Bringing the Text to Life >> Cutting-edge material designed to spark your creativity and help you write your sermon.
- Commentary >> An exegetical probe into the cultural, historical, grammatical and contextual meaning of the weekly pericope that provides a scholarly background for your sermon preparation.
- PowerPoint Presentations >> Linked to related articles, providing virtually everything you need to prepare compelling sermons, week after week.
- Animating Illustrations >> Insights, anecdotes, quotations and references to current events that dovetail with the sermon material or your preaching point.
- Children's Sermons >> Simple stories help you reach the smallest members of your congregation.
- Worship Resources >> Calls to worship, prayers, responsive readings and hymns relating to the Scripture theme that help create a worship experience that ties in seamlessly with your sermon.
- Preaching Column >> Ideas to help your preaching throughout the church year.
- Participation Pointers >> Will help you make your worship experience interactive and meaningful.
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Take a Breath, Paul!
This passage is comprised of 267 words, broken up into 12 verses. But in the Greek, it’s all one sentence, and a sentence in which the apostle apparently tries to touch on every conceivable blessing God has to offer!
