Articles related to "Preaching"
Choosing a Theme from a Bible Passage to Preach Upon
How to chose a theme to preach upon
• themes • homiletics • christian preaching • bible
How to chose a theme to preach upon
• themes • homiletics • christian preaching • bible
Choosing a Theme from a Bible Passage to Preach Upon: Part 2
Preaching themes.
• preaching themes • sermons • lectionary • easter • john 14
Preaching themes.
• preaching themes • sermons • lectionary • easter • john 14
Opening New Horizons through Preaching
A discussion of the role of preaching, specifically using one of the common lectionaries. What is the preacher expected to say when he or she steps to the pulpit? Where does the material come from?
• bible • worship • gospel • revelations • scripture
A discussion of the role of preaching, specifically using one of the common lectionaries. What is the preacher expected to say when he or she steps to the pulpit? Where does the material come from?
• bible • worship • gospel • revelations • scripture
Papa Don't Preach
What will parents do when their child comes home pregnant? The one thing that most parents dread to face and the one thing a parent fears the most is teen sex and teen pregnancy. Read this article about coming together during the roughest times.
• teenagepregnancy • teen • mom • teenmom • embrace
What will parents do when their child comes home pregnant? The one thing that most parents dread to face and the one thing a parent fears the most is teen sex and teen pregnancy. Read this article about coming together during the roughest times.
• teenagepregnancy • teen • mom • teenmom • embrace
Preaching Poetry
I defined a mission for myself; now I'm living it.
• kay day • reading • poetry • sharing • audience
I defined a mission for myself; now I'm living it.
• kay day • reading • poetry • sharing • audience
Street Preaching in the 21st Century
So where's your box and cardboard sign?
• christian • preaching • outreach • youth • ministry
So where's your box and cardboard sign?
• christian • preaching • outreach • youth • ministry
Thinking in Story: Preaching in a Post-literate Age
This article is a review of a book by Dr. Richard Jensen, Preaching in a Post-literate Age.
• story • christianity • preaching • homiletics • protestant
This article is a review of a book by Dr. Richard Jensen, Preaching in a Post-literate Age.
• story • christianity • preaching • homiletics • protestant
Burn the Soapbox
Passionate conviction about preserving and repairing the environment is wonderful and necessary to accomplish change. But taking the passion too far and preaching your beliefs can work against your purpose.
• environment • teach • learn • preach • voc
Passionate conviction about preserving and repairing the environment is wonderful and necessary to accomplish change. But taking the passion too far and preaching your beliefs can work against your purpose.
• environment • teach • learn • preach • voc
Good Sermon, Pastor
Rev. Jim Plocher of Burlington, Iowa, graciously allowed me to share his Pentecost sermon with you. It is an example of a sermon in the Lutheran church (as opposed to a homily--notice the focus and study on one reading--the Acts reading--for that Sunday. A homily will dwell on the theme of the readings for that Sunday). In addition to being an example of a Lutheran sermon, Rev. Plocher used this opportunity to teach his congregation on what makes a good sermon.
• lutheran • sermon • homily • pentecost • word
Rev. Jim Plocher of Burlington, Iowa, graciously allowed me to share his Pentecost sermon with you. It is an example of a sermon in the Lutheran church (as opposed to a homily--notice the focus and study on one reading--the Acts reading--for that Sunday. A homily will dwell on the theme of the readings for that Sunday). In addition to being an example of a Lutheran sermon, Rev. Plocher used this opportunity to teach his congregation on what makes a good sermon.
• lutheran • sermon • homily • pentecost • word
A Background to Homiletics
A brief statement about homiltics, a brief description of Lutheran theology
• homiletics • preaching • theology • lutheranism
A brief statement about homiltics, a brief description of Lutheran theology
• homiletics • preaching • theology • lutheranism
Cross-Culture Ministry in Kenya, Part Five
Part Five of Missionary Jim McCoy's adventures in the African nation of Kenya. Includes a surprise for Jim! Plus find out what his wages were for preaching.
• wages • preaching • surprise • birthday party • lutheran
Part Five of Missionary Jim McCoy's adventures in the African nation of Kenya. Includes a surprise for Jim! Plus find out what his wages were for preaching.
• wages • preaching • surprise • birthday party • lutheran
Making the Bible Passages Come Alive for the Reader
The second in a series about how to preach. Using illlustrations.
• illustrations • sermons • homiletics • sermons • preach
The second in a series about how to preach. Using illlustrations.
• illustrations • sermons • homiletics • sermons • preach
Thinking in Story by Dr Richard Jensen (second article)
Second article reveiwing the book by Dr. Jensen "Thinking in Story" Example of how the textual story is told as the frame of the sermon.
• story telling • story-telling • thinking in story • preaching • post-literate
Second article reveiwing the book by Dr. Jensen "Thinking in Story" Example of how the textual story is told as the frame of the sermon.
• story telling • story-telling • thinking in story • preaching • post-literate
Using Illustratiions- the Beginning
Using illustrations especially at the beginning of sermons as attentiion grabbers.
• homiletics • preaching
Using illustrations especially at the beginning of sermons as attentiion grabbers.
• homiletics • preaching
Kingdom of Conscience
Independent musician Vini Contreas blesses us with his latest acoustic Contemporary Christian Music CD.
• vini contreas • kingdom of conscience • contemporary christian music • christian folk music • god's word
Independent musician Vini Contreas blesses us with his latest acoustic Contemporary Christian Music CD.
• vini contreas • kingdom of conscience • contemporary christian music • christian folk music • god's word
Pro Church Calendar
It's not a matter of whether to follow a calendar. All churches follow a calendar. The question is, which one to follow? Here are five reasons to follow the church year.
• arguments for church calendar • following the christian year • liturgical drama • what are christian holidays • church history and holidays
It's not a matter of whether to follow a calendar. All churches follow a calendar. The question is, which one to follow? Here are five reasons to follow the church year.
• arguments for church calendar • following the christian year • liturgical drama • what are christian holidays • church history and holidays
Rate Hate Clerics
Radical clerics give a bad name to their religion and help distance themselves from most of the world, but offer a minority a dangerous alternative culture to follow.
• cleric • hate • muslim • race • preach
Radical clerics give a bad name to their religion and help distance themselves from most of the world, but offer a minority a dangerous alternative culture to follow.
• cleric • hate • muslim • race • preach
Religion in the Workplace
Religious differences can be complicated, particularly in the workplace. Add diverse beliefs and there's a recipe for disaster.
• religion at work • religion in the workplace • interfaith office • faith at work • religion
Religious differences can be complicated, particularly in the workplace. Add diverse beliefs and there's a recipe for disaster.
• religion at work • religion in the workplace • interfaith office • faith at work • religion
Associate and Probationary Membership of the Ordained
Description of the former status of associate members and current probationary membership.
• associate • probation • members • congregation • church
Description of the former status of associate members and current probationary membership.
• associate • probation • members • congregation • church
Full Membership of the Ordained
To be a member in full connection is the normative status for the United Methodist deacons and elders, and the great majority of local churches are served by pastors who hold this relationship.
• full • probation • members • congregation • church
To be a member in full connection is the normative status for the United Methodist deacons and elders, and the great majority of local churches are served by pastors who hold this relationship.
• full • probation • members • congregation • church
Leaving Home
A comparison of the creation stories of the Bible and of the Tigris-Euphrates valley. How the stories impact the ability of the community to stir up the energy to move forward.
• genesis • creation • entrepreneur • bible • iraq
A comparison of the creation stories of the Bible and of the Tigris-Euphrates valley. How the stories impact the ability of the community to stir up the energy to move forward.
• genesis • creation • entrepreneur • bible • iraq
Our Distinctive Heritage as United Methodists
The Wesley movement that founded the UM religion had General Rules to be maintained, but no specific doctrine. The church and its members believe that the link between Christian lifestyle and thought are key to a successful relationship with Christ.
• creed • doctrine • united methodist • church • wesley
The Wesley movement that founded the UM religion had General Rules to be maintained, but no specific doctrine. The church and its members believe that the link between Christian lifestyle and thought are key to a successful relationship with Christ.
• creed • doctrine • united methodist • church • wesley
Our Doctrinal Heritage
The origins of the United Methodist heritage came out of applying the ancient Sciptures in the way the founders applied them in their own circumstances. Little has changed over the years to show that the UM theology is still based in those verses written long ago.
• church • scriptures • heritage • united methodist • god
The origins of the United Methodist heritage came out of applying the ancient Sciptures in the way the founders applied them in their own circumstances. Little has changed over the years to show that the UM theology is still based in those verses written long ago.
• church • scriptures • heritage • united methodist • god
ST. FRANCIS...and the Animals!
This article is about St. Francis, and his love for animals and creation as a path to holiness.
• saint • frnacis • francis of assisi • pet • animals
This article is about St. Francis, and his love for animals and creation as a path to holiness.
• saint • frnacis • francis of assisi • pet • animals
Basic Christian Affirmations
All Christians share the same beliefs in God that were made known through Jesus Christ. We follow these beliefs as God inteded to be part of his universal church and redeem our sins.
• affirmations • christian • church • united methodist • um
All Christians share the same beliefs in God that were made known through Jesus Christ. We follow these beliefs as God inteded to be part of his universal church and redeem our sins.
• affirmations • christian • church • united methodist • um
Christian Evangelism As An Influence For Good
A suggestion for effective contemporary evangelism.
• evangelism • saved • salvation • jesus • god
A suggestion for effective contemporary evangelism.
• evangelism • saved • salvation • jesus • god
Discussing atheism with religious people (I)
How can we make atheism attractive to the religious, who find solace in belief ? The first part discusses the necessity of talking down to the person's level.
• conversion • converting • preaching • debate • debating
How can we make atheism attractive to the religious, who find solace in belief ? The first part discusses the necessity of talking down to the person's level.
• conversion • converting • preaching • debate • debating
Discussing atheism with religious people (II)
The second part continues the exploration of emotional arguments.
• conversion • converting • preaching • debate • debating
The second part continues the exploration of emotional arguments.
• conversion • converting • preaching • debate • debating
Discussing atheism with religious people (III)
The series ends with an overview of common non-emotional arguments.
• conversion • converting • preaching • debate • debating
The series ends with an overview of common non-emotional arguments.
• conversion • converting • preaching • debate • debating
If Luther Wrote a Letter to Pastors Today
A letter outlining the need for good law and gospel preaching today, based on the Word alone (sola scriptura) as explained in the Book of Concord.
• pastor • preaching • law • gospel • jesus
A letter outlining the need for good law and gospel preaching today, based on the Word alone (sola scriptura) as explained in the Book of Concord.
• pastor • preaching • law • gospel • jesus
RE-PITCHING THE TENT, a book review
A review of Richard Giles book, Re-Pitching the Tent, Reordering the church buildging for worship and mission.
• church design • theology • spatial layout • congregations • worship
A review of Richard Giles book, Re-Pitching the Tent, Reordering the church buildging for worship and mission.
• church design • theology • spatial layout • congregations • worship
The Ministry of the Ordained pt. 2
Within the ranks of Christians who share in ministry, there are persons who are ordained to a lifetime of ministry of Service, Word, Sacrament, and Order. These persons are called elders.
• ministry • ordained • laypersons • deacon • elder
Within the ranks of Christians who share in ministry, there are persons who are ordained to a lifetime of ministry of Service, Word, Sacrament, and Order. These persons are called elders.
• ministry • ordained • laypersons • deacon • elder
United Methodism's Well-Organized History part 1
anybody sizing up The United Methodist Church would instantly recognize its penchant for careful organization. It is one of the banes and blessings of our existence. But frankly that organizational tidiness can suffocate as well as liberate, and can be an idol if valued for its own sake.
• gifts • spiritual • the united methodist church • organization • wesley
anybody sizing up The United Methodist Church would instantly recognize its penchant for careful organization. It is one of the banes and blessings of our existence. But frankly that organizational tidiness can suffocate as well as liberate, and can be an idol if valued for its own sake.
• gifts • spiritual • the united methodist church • organization • wesley
Song Remakes in 2002
Remakes of old songs that are hot this summer!
• kelly osbourne papa don't preach original madonna • kelly osbourne ozzy's second daughter • album the osbourne family soundtrack 2002 • ozzy osbourne crazy train sung by pat boone • heaven by dj sammy & yanou featuring do bryan adam
Remakes of old songs that are hot this summer!
• kelly osbourne papa don't preach original madonna • kelly osbourne ozzy's second daughter • album the osbourne family soundtrack 2002 • ozzy osbourne crazy train sung by pat boone • heaven by dj sammy & yanou featuring do bryan adam
THE HISTORY OF EASTER
In the Christian religion, the Easter tradition focuses on one man - a man who was born of Virgin birth and for thirty-three years walked the earth. His name is Jesus.
• jesus • easter • crucify • thorns • mary alward
In the Christian religion, the Easter tradition focuses on one man - a man who was born of Virgin birth and for thirty-three years walked the earth. His name is Jesus.
• jesus • easter • crucify • thorns • mary alward
United In Christ
To be united with Christ is the most important aspect of a United Methodist Church member. We also share the union with others from around the world and in the past and future.
• spiritual • journey • god • christ • heaven
To be united with Christ is the most important aspect of a United Methodist Church member. We also share the union with others from around the world and in the past and future.
• spiritual • journey • god • christ • heaven
A Woman's Call To Ministry
The call of women into ministry has been a point of challenge as far back as the early nineteenth century. From that period until today, women have overcome many obstacles to simply do what they were called to do, preach the word of God.
• women • female • united methodist • um • church
The call of women into ministry has been a point of challenge as far back as the early nineteenth century. From that period until today, women have overcome many obstacles to simply do what they were called to do, preach the word of God.
• women • female • united methodist • um • church
Called To Be A Lay Speaker in the United Methodist Church-1 of 2
Do you feel the call? Basic steps on what to do to become a local lay speaker in The United Methodist Church.
• preaching • teaching • chris • christian • bible
Do you feel the call? Basic steps on what to do to become a local lay speaker in The United Methodist Church.
• preaching • teaching • chris • christian • bible
Called To Be A Lay Speaker In The United Methodist Church-2 of 2
Lay speakers are called to proclaim the Gospel through leadership and service. This is the means that they use to spread the Word of God through the teachings of Jesus Christ.
• preaching • teaching • chris • christian • bible
Lay speakers are called to proclaim the Gospel through leadership and service. This is the means that they use to spread the Word of God through the teachings of Jesus Christ.
• preaching • teaching • chris • christian • bible
Dry Bones, Live!
For those communities, either rural or urban who find themselves impoverished economically, there is often a sense that such bitterness is well deserved. There is an awareness that God is right in visiting such suffering on the people. A strong Biblical equivalent of this emotion is found in Ezekiel. This article gives the congregation and pastor clues to handle this sense of guilt, aiming toward economic recovery.
• rural church • rural economy • denomination • rural • church
For those communities, either rural or urban who find themselves impoverished economically, there is often a sense that such bitterness is well deserved. There is an awareness that God is right in visiting such suffering on the people. A strong Biblical equivalent of this emotion is found in Ezekiel. This article gives the congregation and pastor clues to handle this sense of guilt, aiming toward economic recovery.
• rural church • rural economy • denomination • rural • church
The Laziness of Biblical Literalism
Defenders and advocates of the aggressive Christian Right have only one shaky leg to stand on and seem reluctant to justify themselves publicly.
• laziness • biblical • literalism • activist • leaders
Defenders and advocates of the aggressive Christian Right have only one shaky leg to stand on and seem reluctant to justify themselves publicly.
• laziness • biblical • literalism • activist • leaders
Christian Divination in the 21st Century: Prophets, prompters and the Spirit Speaking to the Church
Guidance, prompting, faith and trust … all expressing the living mystical aspect to Christianity that touches far more accurately on living spiritually than all the preaching, doctrine and conformity to some orthodoxy combined.
• the lord • guidance • prompting • faith • trust
Guidance, prompting, faith and trust … all expressing the living mystical aspect to Christianity that touches far more accurately on living spiritually than all the preaching, doctrine and conformity to some orthodoxy combined.
• the lord • guidance • prompting • faith • trust
Liberal Christian Evangelizing: Exclusivity in God's Kingdom Be Damned
If part and parcel of Christian activism today includes an aggressive evangelical effort then I see liberal Christians empowered to counter the evangelizing of questionable theology and priorities of the Christian Right with an evangelical effort that builds rather than destroys, that seeks peace rather than attempts to justify war, that, like God, encourages awareness of every sparrow that falls - leaving no child, no adult, no family, no culture, no nation or race and no society behind or left out of the "neighbor" whom God says to love.
• the god interview • danforth • bible • love • private
If part and parcel of Christian activism today includes an aggressive evangelical effort then I see liberal Christians empowered to counter the evangelizing of questionable theology and priorities of the Christian Right with an evangelical effort that builds rather than destroys, that seeks peace rather than attempts to justify war, that, like God, encourages awareness of every sparrow that falls - leaving no child, no adult, no family, no culture, no nation or race and no society behind or left out of the "neighbor" whom God says to love.
• the god interview • danforth • bible • love • private
What Does It Mean To Be Christian In America? First of a series.
Today it is time for our passions to speak. In the absence of our own passions, we are passively allowing our society to slide toward being told by others what the correct answer is to “What does it mean to be Christian in America.”
• meaning • christian in america • .s.a. • religion • evangelical
Today it is time for our passions to speak. In the absence of our own passions, we are passively allowing our society to slide toward being told by others what the correct answer is to “What does it mean to be Christian in America.”
• meaning • christian in america • .s.a. • religion • evangelical