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A Prayer for Preaching

Dec 3, 2024 | preachingtoday.com | Scott Gibson |Scott Wenig

The Apostle Paul was a great cheerleader for prayer. When reading his letters written to the various churches as found in the New Testament, he regularly underscores the importance of prayer. He tells the Philippian believers that when anxiety abounds that they “not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” (Phil. 4:6). He instructs the Ephesian church to “pray in the Spirit on all occasions …” (Eph. 6:18).
Four Steps to Moving Forward

Sep 5, 2024 | preachingtoday.com | Chris Rappazini |Lenny Luchetti |Krish Kandiah |Scott Wenig

I am not an expert on alcoholism, drug addictions, and mental health issues, but I know someone who is: my brother, Nick. He is an expert on them, not because he has studied them intensely or is a trained psychologist, but rather because he has struggled with addictions and bipolar disorder for decades. Thankfully, through many twists and turns, he has transformed his life and now works tirelessly to help others like him get back on their feet.
Four Steps to Moving Forward

Sep 5, 2024 | preachingtoday.com | Chris Rappazini |Lenny Luchetti |Krish Kandiah |Scott Wenig

I am not an expert on alcoholism, drug addictions, and mental health issues, but I know someone who is: my brother, Nick. He is an expert on them, not because he has studied them intensely or is a trained psychologist, but rather because he has struggled with addictions and bipolar disorder for decades. Thankfully, through many twists and turns, he has transformed his life and now works tirelessly to help others like him get back on their feet.
The Anxious Preacher

Aug 29, 2024 | preachingtoday.com | Scott Gibson |Scott Wenig |Jeffrey Arthurs

I don’t know about you, but I’ve had my share of anxieties over preaching. Whether anxiety’s ugly head was raised during my preparation time or when I stood before my listeners to preach, I confess that I was gripped by anxiety. I’ve seen anxiety exhibited by those whom I know that preach on a regular basis and have seen fretting and fussing sideline preachers. Not only that, but also, I’ve had students in my classes who’ve been tangled up in the tentacles of their own life’s fretfulness.
The Servant-Leader Preacher

Jul 18, 2024 | preachingtoday.com | Chris Rappazini |Scott Wenig |Paul Hoffman |Matthew Kim

Growing up, I was taught that the two things not to discuss in public are God and politics. It seemed to work for my parents. My father was a small business owner who happened to be a Republican, and my mother was a photographer who fell in line more with the Democratic party. But they hardly ever talked about politics, and the only times I remember God’s name being invoked seemed to be if he knew where my brother was late at night.
The Servant-Leader Preacher

Jul 18, 2024 | preachingtoday.com | Chris Rappazini |Scott Wenig |Paul Hoffman |Matthew Kim

Growing up, I was taught that the two things not to discuss in public are God and politics. It seemed to work for my parents. My father was a small business owner who happened to be a Republican, and my mother was a photographer who fell in line more with the Democratic party. But they hardly ever talked about politics, and the only times I remember God’s name being invoked seemed to be if he knew where my brother was late at night.
New Year’s News for Preachers

Dec 4, 2023 | preachingtoday.com | Scott Gibson |Scott Wenig

After I came to faith in Christ at the age of fourteen, I was discipled by a faithful country Baptist Church in Western Pennsylvania. On December 31st of each year, the church held a “Watchnight” service. The evening would begin at 9:00pm. First, we gathered in the sanctuary enjoying the singing of a local gospel group for about an hour. We’d then move to the fellowship hall where we had a delicious dinner made up of various casseroles that families brought, along with scrumptious desserts.
The Challenge of Authenticity in Preaching

May 18, 2023 | preachingtoday.com | Jay Kim |Josh Fenska |Scott Wenig

The first sermon I ever preached was as a youth ministry intern, more than twenty years and a thousand teachings ago. The text was from Matthew 14, the story of Jesus walking on water. But I didn’t talk much about that. I spent most of my time relating my own life experiences to Peter’s walking/sinking episode. I revealed a lot about myself, explored a bit about Peter, and can’t recall if I mentioned Jesus much at all.