The answer to this question gets to the heart of the book of Hebrews and what separates the New Testament from the Old. The verse in question opens the book of Hebrews: “Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he […]
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Why Prayer Matters: An Exposition of the Lord’s Prayer
In Chapter 1 of my book When Prayer Is a Struggle: A Practical Guide for Overcoming Obstacles in Prayer titled “I Forget Why Prayer Matters”, I share an exposition of the Lord’s Prayer from Matthew 6:9–13. Writing this foundational chapter drove me to worship in amazing ways. You can preview my book by reading the […]
Ten of the Best Psalms for Anxiety, Worry, and Fear
Before I share the best Psalms for anxiety and fear, let me provide this encouragement: If you face anxiety, fear, or depression, God knows your experience. He keeps your tears in a bottle (Psalm 56:8). You may feel like you’re passing through great darkness, but He is LIGHT for the darkness (Psalm 27:1). The Psalmists […]
Why Preach Overview Sermons of Bible Books
Preachers want their people to love the Word of God. They also want to grow as preachers and keep their preaching calendar fresh. Preaching a whole book of the Bible in one sermon is one way to accomplish all three of these objectives and might be worth adding to your preaching repertoire. Here are a […]
10 Hindrances to Transformative Expository Preaching
The call to preach is both a glorious and fearful one: glorious because God uses His proclaimed Word to give life and transform hearts, and fearful because we are imperfect vessels with the potential to hinder God’s transformative work in the world. The following ten hindrances to transformative expository preaching[1] will undermine faithful ministry over […]
