This week's News That Illustrates column is a special annual edition based on seven ads played during the recent Super Bowl. We offer suggestions on how you can illustrate biblical truths from "Border Patrol" (by Coca Cola); "Young Darth Vader" (by Volkswagen Passat); "Go First" (by Cars.com); "Rescue" (by Chevy Silverado); "Reply All" (by Bridgestone); "Karma" (by Bridgestone); and "Chimps" (by Careerbuilder.com). Enjoy—and watch again next year for this special feature of PreachingToday.com.

Most likely you are a fine preacher. Even so, you can get better, and one dependable way to keep growing is to read a quality book. See our recommendations in The Annual PreachingToday.com Book Awards.

Bryan Chapell, author of the respected volume Christ-Centered Preaching, presents a six-part sermon series on the Book of Daniel titled Standing Your Ground. This is a great series and a "clinic" on great preaching. Don't miss it.

Preaching Christ,

Brian Larson
Editor, PreachingToday.com
blarson@christianitytoday.com

Craig Brian Larson is the pastor of Lake Shore Church in Chicago and author and editor of numerous books, including The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching (Zondervan). He blogs on Knowing God and His Ways at craigbrianlarson.com.