Have you seen The Preacher’s Wife? It is a 1996 movie starring Denzel Washington and the late Whitney Houston. I went to see this movie when it came out in theaters. But I checked out during an early scene. The pastor was preaching his sermon. It was not going well. The preacher’s wife – Whitney Houston – who was also the music director, decide to save the day. The preacher made another point. His wife then led the choir in a musical response. It happened several times, until he gave her the look. I felt that way recently, preaching away...

Summer is a much-needed time of rest and relaxation for many people. This break from the various responsibilities of home, work, or school is a good thing. However, there is no such thing as a vacation, leave-of-absence, or sabbatical from your responsibilities as a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus told his disciples, "Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while" (Mark 6:31). This call also applies to present-day disciples. Even though your life in Christ is supernatural; it's not superhuman. If you do not ever come apart, you'll fall apart. All of us need...

YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR MY EMAIL LIST IN THE BOX AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THIS PAGE TO RECEIVE A FREE WEEKLY SERMON MANUSCRIPT. Shout out to Pastor Cameron Triggs and the Impact-180 team for leading Youth Explosion 2015 at the Shiloh Church this weekend. Shout-out to Pastor Robert Williams for the opportunity to speak at the New Fellowship Bible Church in Chester, PA, this week. Be sure to check out the latest episode of The On Preaching Podcast: Steven Rummage Interview. Check out my latest post: "Don't Assume Anything In the Pulpit"  The Cutting It Straight Expository Preaching Conference...

Taking Advantage of Your Trials (James 1:1-4)

“You remember the three Hebrews boys in the fiery furnace…” “You remember when Jesus stilled the storm on the Sea of Galilee…” “You remember what Paul said about justification by faith alone…"  My sermons were filled with statements like these, as a young pastor. I took for granted that the congregation knew and understood these passing references. So I skipped the explanation and rushed to the point I wanted to make. That all changed with a conversation with a member. I considered her one of the most mature young adults. But I had to hide my surprise when she told...

This is episode #021 of the On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. This episode of the podcast is an interview with Stephen Nelson Rummage. A former preaching professor at the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Dr. Rummage is now the Senior-Pastor of the Bell Shoals Baptist Church in Brandon, Florida (near Tampa) Stephen Rummage is the featured teacher of the Moving Forward radio broadcast. He is also the author of several books, including Planning Your Preaching. I encourage every pastor to read this book! Click here to watch the video of the Stephen Nelson Rummage interview.  Enjoy!  Recommended Resources Planning Your...

The Greatest Sign of All The Gospel of John was written to lead the reader to believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that there is life in him (John 20:30-31). John makes the point by recording specific miracles of Jesus. John calls them “signs.” The miracles of Jesus point beyond themselves to the true identity of Jesus. They prove that Jesus is the Son of God. John 20:1-23 records the greatest sign of all: the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ from the dead. Christianity stands on two historical facts: Jesus Christ died on the cross...

YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR MY EMAIL LIST IN THE BOX AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THIS PAGE TO RECEIVE A FREE WEEKLY SERMON MANUSCRIPT. I am grateful to Dr. Fred Campbell for the opportunity to lecture and preach this week at The Word Conference in San Fransisco.  I am grateful and excited to speak at the 2015 SBC Pastor's Conference in Columbus, Ohio (June 14-15). June 1 is the cut-off date for early bird registration for the 2015 Cutting It Straight Expository Preaching Conference in Jacksonville, September 22-24, 2015.  Make sure you check out my new interview with Jarvis...

Built To Last (Matthew 7:24-27)

Jarvis L. Collier is the Pastor of the Pleasant Green Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kansas. We are home boys from Los Angeles. Collier served two local churches in Los Angeles - one historic and the other planted - before taking the helm of the Pleasant Green Church fifteen years ago. Alongside of his pastoral work, Collier is also the author of eight books. His most recent book is, What Happened to Christian Evangelism. Enjoy this conversation about life and ministry with Jarvis Collier! Did you find this interview helpful? Join the conversation in the comments section. 

Thanks for reading my Saturday Shout-Outs! I hope you find something helpful in the lists of resources below.  YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR MY EMAIL LIST IN THE BOX AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THIS PAGE TO RECEIVE A FREE WEEKLY SERMON MANUSCRIPT. It was a joy to teach on preaching at the Church of Christ Holiness Conference this week in Jackson, Mississippi. It was also a joy to speak this week for the Sixth Episcopal District of the A.M.E. Church in Columbus, Georgia! You don't want to miss the E.K. Bailey Preaching Conference in Dallas - July 6-9, 2016!...

What It Means To Be A Saint (Philippians 4:20-23)