The great figures of Christian history knew much Scripture, but were yet unconverted. Men such as Augustine, Luther, Bunyan, Whitefield, Wesley and Spurgeon had studied the Bible for years, and knew many verses by memorization, and yet did not have saving faith in Christ until they were conve...
sermonsracepovertypastorslocationevangelicalsSocial scientists have long been interested in how intergroup contact or elite messaging can reduce or eliminate racial biases. To better understand the role of religious elites in these political questions, we show how a church location''s income and racial...
but the rate at which cash could be drained from the system was slowed. Money counters were instructed to double-count at a slow pace, religious leaders were called on to preach calm in their sermons, and company presidents and bankers were all locked in Morgan's library. ...
If pastors claim to be spiritual, only "preaching the Gospel," but are not involved with preserving the freedom to preach the Gospel, especially to school children, their actions reveal they do not think the Gospel is all that i...
Of course, stories have been used in sermons for a ver... JJV Rensburg - 《Acta Theologica》 被引量: 3发表: 2010年 How to Preach a Parable: Designs for Narrative Sermons Reviewed Book: Lowry, Eugene L. How to Preach a Parable: Designs for Narrative Sermons. Nashville: Abingdon Press,...
So, to be effective, spend as much time preparing for the invitation as you do the sermon. Just like you already know where you’re going in your sermon, you need to know where you’re going in your invitation. Get there quickly. There are too many potential distractions. Every second ...
Agnosticism has nothing to impart. Its sermons are the exhortations of one who convinces you he stands on nothing and urges you to stand there too. —Anna Julia Cooper 5 The power of ads rests more in the repetition of obvious exhortations than in the subtle transmission of values. —Mich...
How many a poor preacher has become a mighty man of God by casting away his confidence in his own ability and gifts, and giving himself up to God to wait upon Him for the power that comes from on high! John Livingstone spent a night, with some others likeminded, in prayer to God ...
Links to great sermons by Dr. Dixon: “Authority, The Greatest Thing In The Universe,” Dr. Greg Dixon 2005. This sermon explains the importance of authority and power and correct doctrine. It explains how great men of God can proceed according to some false doctrine and the consequences. ...
is, the work of the Prophet ﷺ. In TJ circles, elders and participants incessantly reiterate how the work of preaching is incumbent for every participant and for this, time, wealth and energy has to be spared. To this end, TJ participants often narrate the Quranic verse in sermons: ...