A Minister is a Reminder

Being a minister is just reminding people over and over, and then reminding them again, of what is most important in life.

Qualities of a Preacher

Qualities the world looks for in a preacher: He must have a fine accent. He must be learned. He must be eloquent. He must be a handsome person. He must ...

Leaders with Vision

Instinctively, most of us follow a leader who has real vision and who can transform that vision into a meaningful and hopeful strategy.

Assuring His Welfare

The board reports to the pastor: "The bad news is that we turned down your cost-of-living raise. The good news is that you're now eligible for ...

The Pearl of Great Price

An inquisitor of the 14th century has left us a lively account of a Waldensian preacher who went about in the guise of an itinerant salesman. It seems ...

Shepherds or Mutton Farmers?

Back when the sacred authors used the imagery of the shepherd to depict Jesus, they had a clear understanding of the job description. A shepherd is needed ...

The Ripening of Mr. Simeon

I don't think I have yet mentioned one of my great heroes, Charles Simeon. Charles Simeon was the senior pastor, or vicar, as we call it in the Episcopal ...

Luther's Target Audience

When I preach I regard neither doctors nor magistrates, of whom I have above forty in my congregation; I have all my eyes on the servant maids and on ...

Nourishing Sermons

In a recent issue of GLASS Window, a contributor recalls that several years ago, The British Weekly published this provocative letter:

"Dear Sir: ...

The Contrasts of Jonathan Edwards

Although his biography presents many dramatic contrasts, these were in reality only different facets of a common allegiance to a sovereign God. Thus, ...