For years I was convinced that I needed a full manuscript in front of me to … How to Preach Without a ManuscriptRead more
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Questions to Ask When Using PowerPoint for Sermons
I remember a time when no one used PowerPoint for sermons. In fact, I can remember … Questions to Ask When Using PowerPoint for SermonsRead more
The One Thing That Has Improved My Sermon Delivery More Than Anything Else
I believe that good biblical content is the key to any sermon. However, if that content … The One Thing That Has Improved My Sermon Delivery More Than Anything ElseRead more
5 Apologetics Topics Pastors Can Preach On
I am both an apologist and a pastor. I do not see those as two different … 5 Apologetics Topics Pastors Can Preach OnRead more
5 Different People That Pastors Preach To
The challenge for preaching is that most churches don’t have a homogeneous congregation. The people who … 5 Different People That Pastors Preach ToRead more
What is the Difference Between a Speech and a Sermon?
I was asked today on Facebook about the difference between a speech and a sermon. I … What is the Difference Between a Speech and a Sermon?Read more
Faith, Doubt and the Unexpected
A sermon preached at Queen Street Baptist Church on Luke 7:18-28. Introduction Would you describe yourself … Faith, Doubt and the UnexpectedRead more
I Believe. Yes, Sir!
A message based on Luke 7:1-10 preached at Queen Street Baptist Church. Introduction What would it take … I Believe. Yes, Sir!Read more
To Judge or Not to Judge
A sermon based on Luke 6:37-42 preached at Queen Street Baptist Church. Introduction It has been … To Judge or Not to JudgeRead more
Tough Love: What Does It Mean To Love Our Enemies?
A sermon based on Luke 6:27-36 and preached at Queen Street Baptist Church. Introduction I don’t think … Tough Love: What Does It Mean To Love Our Enemies?Read more
What is So Triumphal About the Triumphal Entry?
A sermon based on Mark 11:1-11 preached at Queen Street Baptist Church. Introduction I have been … What is So Triumphal About the Triumphal Entry?Read more
Blessings and Woes in an Upside Down World
A sermon that looks at the blessings and woes in Luke 6:17-26 preached at Queen Street Baptist … Blessings and Woes in an Upside Down WorldRead more
What is a Baptist?
This is a sermon that was preached at Queen Street Baptist Church as part of CBOQ … What is a Baptist?Read more
Give It a Rest
A sermon preached at Queen Street Baptist Church based on Luke 6:1-11. Introduction Having moved back … Give It a RestRead more
What I Use for Sermon Notes
For a long time I would always bring a full manuscript with me to the pulpit. … What I Use for Sermon NotesRead more
The Miracle Worker
A sermon based on Luke 5:12-32 preached at Queen St Baptist Church. Introduction There have been … The Miracle WorkerRead more
All You Need is Love
A sermon preached at Queen Street Baptist Church based on 1 John 4:7-12. Introduction If we … All You Need is LoveRead more
Caught in Jesus’ Net
A sermon preached at Queen Street Baptist Church based on Luke 5:1-11. Introduction I have accomplished many … Caught in Jesus’ NetRead more
So You Think You Know Jesus?
A sermon I preached at Queen Street Baptist Church based on Luke 4:14-30. Introduction What we are … So You Think You Know Jesus?Read more
Trusting Like Jesus
This is a sermon titled “Trusting Like Jesus” based on Luke 4:1-13 that I preached at … Trusting Like JesusRead more
Repent!
“Repent” is a sermon I preached at Queen Street Baptist Church based on Luke 3:1-14 Introduction … Repent!Read more
A Gospel for Everyone
Gospel of Luke: A Gospel for Everyone preached at Queen Street Baptist Church Acts 2:14-21 Introduction There … A Gospel for EveryoneRead more
Apologetics in the Real World
1 Peter 3:13-16 Introduction I have many roles in my life of ministry. I am a … Apologetics in the Real WorldRead more
Faith Test: Truth
1 John 5:1-12 Introduction As we come to the end of our series on 1 … Faith Test: TruthRead more
Faith Test: Child of God
1 John 2:28-3:10 Introduction One of the underlying themes in John’s letter, one that has influenced … Faith Test: Child of GodRead more
Faith Test: Incarnation
1 John 2:18-27, 4:1-3 Introduction We are going to be looking today at the doctrine of … Faith Test: IncarnationRead more
The Lord is With You
This is the sermon I preached for the 160th anniversary of Woodford Baptist Church. Judges 6:11-18 … The Lord is With YouRead more
Faith Test: The World
A sermon based on 1 John 2:15-17 that was preached at Toronto Chinese Baptist Church. Introduction Flee from … Faith Test: The WorldRead more
Faith Test: Sin
1 John 1:5-2:2 Introduction What does it mean to be a Christian? Well, that is easy, … Faith Test: SinRead more
5 Things You Can Do While Your Pastor is Preaching
What do you do when your pastor preaches? Do you zone out? Do you play with … 5 Things You Can Do While Your Pastor is PreachingRead more
I’ve Got the Power!
A sermon I preached at Toronto Chinese Baptist Church. Genesis 45:1-11 Introduction I need to make … I’ve Got the Power!Read more
Getting the Big Job
The following is a sermon that I preached at Toronto Chinese Baptist Church. Genesis 41:41-46 Introduction … Getting the Big JobRead more
Watch Your Tongue
A message based on James 3:1-12. Introduction I love to have opportunities to preach. It is … Watch Your TongueRead more
How to Write a Sermon
Ideally a preacher will have had time to formally study preaching/homiletics in a Bible college or … How to Write a SermonRead more
5 Things to Do If You Do Not “Feel Fed” at Church
I often hear people complaining that they do not feel fed at church. By this they usually … 5 Things to Do If You Do Not “Feel Fed” at ChurchRead more
How Do You Recognize a Good Church?
A sermon preached at First Baptist Church based on Acts 4:32-35. Introduction Sometimes we have preconceived … How Do You Recognize a Good Church?Read more
Beware the Grasshoppers
A sermon based on Numbers 13:1-3, 25-33 preached at First Baptist Church Meaford. Introduction Can you remember doing … Beware the GrasshoppersRead more
What are You Made Of?
This is my sermon from this morning at Queensway Baptist Church. 2 Timothy 2:20-21 Introduction Change … What are You Made Of?Read more
What Noise Are You Making?
This is a sermon that I preached at the 161st anniversary service at First Baptist Church, … What Noise Are You Making?Read more
Ministry Reflection Eight
Christian leaders need to learn to take a compliment. Early on I picked up on the … Ministry Reflection EightRead more
Six Surprises of Easter
Introduction Some surprises are good and some are bad. I remember some bad ones. I remember … Six Surprises of EasterRead more
Did Jesus Die on the Cross and Rise Again?
1 Corinthians 2:1-2, 15:12-17 Introduction Have you ever been in some sort of sales transaction or … Did Jesus Die on the Cross and Rise Again?Read more