christmas
A Christmas Wish for a Nonbelieving Friend
Hi, friend. You and I have had such good times together. We can be apart for months at […]
Articles
christmas
Preaching During the Holidays
Christmas trees make me think about preaching. Yes, I know. Weird. Trees have structure, and so do sermons. […]
Recommended Resource: Preacher Points: 31-Day Devotional For Pastors
Preacher Points: 31-Day Devotional For Pastors by Todd Linn Dr. Akin said of this book by his former […]
advent
What Christmas Eve Means
It’s Christmas Eve. Scholars debate the actual date of Jesus’ birth, but the truth of this event is […]
Next-Gen Ministry
Eight Ways Loving the Next Generation Matures Us as Pastors
Next Generation Ministry is often viewed by many as preparation for the “real” ministry of shepherding adults. Yet […]
advent
Recommended Resource: Recapturing the Glory of Christmas: A 25-Day Advent Devotional
Recapturing the Glory of Christmas: A 25-Day Advent Devotional by R. Albert Mohler, Jr. “Christmas should spark worship […]
Nativity Story
A Christmas Devotion for This Weekend
They’ve been some of the most gripping moments of my life. I’ve watched silently around the world as: […]
Preaching
Preaching as Worship
Growing up, my local church provided a weekly overview of the service in a bulletin insert. On the […]
Great Commission
Recommended Resource: Lord, I’m Caught in the Bubble
Lord, I’m Caught in the Bubble by Chuck Lawless The Church Answers group with Thom and Sam Rainer […]
christmas
A Christmas Preaching and Teaching Illustration I Pray Challenges and Encourages You
I remember well the Christmases of my childhood. Seldom did we sleep well on Christmas Eve. I doubt […]
gratitude
12 Ways to Build Thanksgiving into Your Life
We have so much for which to be grateful today. I fear, though, that we too often limit […]
Recommended Resource: The Walk
One of my (Dr. Chuck Lawless) favorite books is Michael Card’s The Walk, which is the story of […]
Sermon Delivery
Thank God for Boring Sermons: A C. S. Lewis Story
That was a real stinker, my inner thoughts declared as I reflected on a past sermon. When I […]
gratitude
7 Things the Sin of Ingratitude Reveals about Us
It’s Thanksgiving season, when we spend time expressing our gratitude to God and each other. I fear, though, […]
missionaries
Recommended Resource: 10 Women Who Changed the World
If you know Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Seminary, you know his heart for the world. Be sure to […]
accountability
The Preacher’s Character: Influences
Who has the freedom to speak into your life? It’s an important question for any believer, but especially […]
Patience
The Patient Pastor
If we were to poll Christians on which fruit of the Spirit they struggle with the most, I […]
Church Health
Recommended Resource: A New Normal
Dr. John Ewart is one of the best church consultants I (Chuck Lawless) know. This book is a […]
Encouragement
Encouragements for New Leaders: Lessons I Wish I Knew as a Young Pastor
On April 1, 1981, I began my ministry as a full-time pastor. Here are some lessons I wish […]
Christ-Centered Exposition Workshop: Exalting Jesus in Joshua
Join us on campus for a one-day preaching workshop on the book of Joshua. This workshop will equip […]
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