Despite all that can go wrong, testimonies can be so powerful. 

True biblical preaching is not primarily about outlines. It is about heart-to-heart communication.

“It is not our initiative, it is not working for ourselves, it is gazing to Jesus and responding to Him. It is the language of inclining the heart that we see in Psalms”, said  Peter Mead, Director of Cor Deo.

Stephen knew that the only listener that ultimately mattered was the one standing to receive him into glory.

His arms are open wide, waiting for you. You'll not find a more secure and loving place.

Jesus is not in the habit of fanning the flames of our egos as we pray.

Instead of simply provoking a celebratory nod from “the choir” in your church, why not clarify what you mean in your explanation, and what you mean by way of application? 

Always take a look and see what the context of the Biblical text is offering by way of motivation. 

Aim to build up, don’t hype up. Be sure to treat people as real people – both the unknown person you are speaking to and the famous person who just walked past you.

Remember that how we support the bereaved can bring glory to God.

Remembering the Dane's legacy this May-time.

Prepare and preach a sermon that has a fingerprint as unique as the passage it is based on.

When you receive feedback make sure that instead of letting praise go to your head or criticism to your heart, first take it all to the throne. 

The warning is clear - if you really must have a faith, keep it private. But there is no such thing as private faith.

Somebody has said that we tend to over-estimate what can be achieved by our next sermon, but we under-estimate what can be achieved through the next five years of faithful preaching.

Like a good parent you won’t be able to serve up a feast at every meal, but you will look to offer health at every opportunity.

Present the object of faith better, don’t just pressure people to have better faith.

A healthy church requires more than just a good diet from the pulpit. 

I think it would be wise to schedule a break here and there. 

True biblical preaching should always be potentially life-changing, and not at just the superficial level of traditional “to-do list” applications.

A debate about science and faith between Oxford Emeritus Professor of Mathematics John Lennox and Oxford Emeritus Professor in Chemistry Peter Atkins. Moderated by journalist Justin Brierley.

Listeners are impacted when the unique message of a passage is planted in their hearts.

Knowing yourself and knowing your preaching will increasingly help you to anticipate where a sermon may start to drag.

There is no one-size fits all introduction.

I keep hearing messages that start with an engaging or humorous story (great! Attention grabbed!) and then an awkward transition to the message.