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Questions to Assess a Sermon

By Derek Leave a Comment

These questions come from an evaluation form used in Gordon-Conwell preaching classes (circa 2004). They provided a helpful grid for assessing student sermons, but they also act as a helpful checklist for sermon preparation. Take a look! If … [Read more...] about Questions to Assess a Sermon

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To Haddon Robinson

By Derek 2 Comments

One of my favorite classes in seminary was also the one that intimidated me the most. It was "Preaching" with Haddon Robinson. The class was at 8:00AM. That was early for me. So I would sleepily shuffle in sipping coffee from a tumbler, … [Read more...] about To Haddon Robinson

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The Key to Good Style

By Derek 3 Comments

I have so enjoyed Steven Pinker's The Sense of Style. If you are writing books or sermons, blogs or lesson plans, you will greatly benefit from his thoughts on good communication. One particularly poignant section captures the secret … [Read more...] about The Key to Good Style

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Bryan Chapell on the Importance of Sermon Illustrations

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A sermon of nothing but illustrations and stories feels thin and will leave the hearer hungry. But a sermon without any illustrations will fall short of deep impact. A healthy sermon needs truth illustrated. Bryan Chapell makes this … [Read more...] about Bryan Chapell on the Importance of Sermon Illustrations

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Saving Eutychus

By Derek 2 Comments

SAVING EUTYCHUSHow to preach God's word and keep people awakeBy Gary Millar and Phil Campbell Eutychus never knew that night would forever change his life. He never knew how close to death he sat. But he soon found out. What happened? … [Read more...] about Saving Eutychus

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Preaching Lessons from the Gospel Coalition Conference 2013

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I had the privilege of attending the 2013 Gospel Coalition Conference. The list of expositors was overwhelming. Each preacher came with a long and decorated resume, and each preacher was unique in his style and delivery. But despite the … [Read more...] about Preaching Lessons from the Gospel Coalition Conference 2013

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