Within the first 25 years of Christ’s crucifixion, the Jesus movement was spreading like wildfire across the ancient world. All four major cities of the Empire were affected, it seems – Rome, Alexandria, Antioch and Ephesus.

The blessed good news of God's love towards us.

The 23-month toddler passed away on early Saturday morning. Father Tom Evans: “Together we recognise the strains recent events have put upon us all”.

I think there are two key questions with this case: ‘What is the best way of managing Alfie?’ and ‘Who should ultimately decide what treatment he has?’

Myth 7: A sermon is the output of a mechanical process.

How to watch before, during and after praying.

Myth 6: A sermon is just the sum of its parts.

Myth 5: Only well-prepared sermons get blessed.

Myth 4: If the sermon is true, all is well.

Myth 3: If a sermon is really good then listeners will not be offended.

Just what was Peter talking about?

Myth 2: If it bears good fruit then it is a good sermon.

Myth 1: Since the preacher was led by God in the preparation, it would be wrong to evaluate the sermon.

It will be through spending time looking at Jesus that we will lose our appetite for self-promotion.

The biblical doctrines which the Reformers rediscovered and emphasised provided the framework out of which modern medicine was available eventually to develop. 

The fulfillment of God’s great sin-conquering, life-giving, problem-solving, Satan-defeating, promise plan was Mary’s son, baby Jesus.

We can make no greater investment of our resources than to help churches become infectious communities of gospel-gripped people.

You can preach the landmarks of a Bible book over the course of a few Sundays.

A closer look at 1 Peter 3:8.

The reality we have to face is that we are not immune to such struggles.

In some churches those “in ministry” are expected to have it all together… so there may be nobody to talk to.

It gets mentioned in outreach planning. Preachers long to experience it through each new sermon. Reports on social media stir our longings.

We can preach about money after all, the Bible has a lot to say. But it is very awkward to talk about money for preachers.

Launching a series is an opportunity to invite people in and to invite people back in who might have drifted from regular attendance.

“The Forum is the best training event I've seen in Europe in the last 20-25 years”, says Prof. John Lennox. The morning Bible teacher will be Peter J. Williams, Principal and CEO of Tyndale House.