This review was originally published in the Fall, 2009, Midwestern Journal of Theology. Why Johnny Can’t Preach. By T. David Gordon. New Jersey: P&R Publishing, 2009, 108 pp., $9.99 on Amazon. Dr. Gordon was diagnosed with stage III cancer. Uncertain of how long he had left to live, he wrote what he thought could be …
Category Archives: Preaching
Remove the bands, and many churches will empty
Most worship is false precisely because it is relevant.
How a church can have a modern reformation and be truly emergent
Preach and Enjoy Christ. Really. Every sermon. Stop preaching all the other stuff. And remove any and all leadership that does not see why this ought to be. Done. Will you see success? This is wonderful and liberating success! Anything less is pretend church or invented happiness. And everything less is boring!
Downloadable Truth… Is it Healthy?
The preaching of Jesus is a chief treasure of all real churches (Acts 5:42; Rom 1:15; Eph 4:11; 1 Cor 1:17; 1 Cor 1:21; 1 Cor 9:18; 1 Cor 15:2; 2 Tim 4:2; Titus 1:3; 1 Peter 1:25; etc.). Jesus wants a Church where he is preached faithfully, and he wants his people gathered to …
What is a Christian Sermon?
Originally published in the Wed, Oct 10th, 2007 Louisburg Herald. What is a Christian Sermon? I have a challenge for you. The next time you hear a sermon, listen to determine if Jesus is actually explained. Count how often the minister explains Jesus. Pay careful attention, for mentioning Jesus is not the same as explaining …