I am coming close to the end of my pastoral ministry. In less than two weeks, … The Part of Pastoral Ministry I Want to ContinueRead more
Sermons
Experimenting With Preaching
Preachers sometimes joke that sermons are “three points and a poem.” That is an exaggeration but … Experimenting With PreachingRead more
A Helpful Exercise For My Preaching
While pastoring is more than preaching, developing my preaching skills is high on my priorities. There … A Helpful Exercise For My PreachingRead more
Preaching to a Diverse Audience
I love my church, especially in its diversity. We are have a variety of ethnic groups, … Preaching to a Diverse AudienceRead more
I Wish I Wrote My Sermons Like This Before
I am so happy with my new routine for writing sermons. I wish I started doing … I Wish I Wrote My Sermons Like This BeforeRead more
Apologetics and Preaching
While I consider myself an apologist, my primary role is that of a pastor of a … Apologetics and PreachingRead more
31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Invest in Your Preaching
In smaller churches, pastors are equated with preachers. But even in larger churches, many pastors have … 31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Invest in Your PreachingRead more
A Simple Way to Make Your Church More Accessible
When you think about an accessible church, what do you think of? Perhaps the installation of … A Simple Way to Make Your Church More AccessibleRead more
Preaching With Cultural Intelligence – Review
As a pastor of a local church who preaches weekly, I’m always looking to improve my … Preaching With Cultural Intelligence – ReviewRead more
Four Ways That I Structure Sermons
One of my favourite activities as a pastor is the writing and preaching of sermons. I … Four Ways That I Structure SermonsRead more
How Long Should a Sermon Series Be?
I don’t think that there is any one answer to how long a sermon series should … How Long Should a Sermon Series Be?Read more
Why I Don’t Preach From a Manuscript
For many years I preached from a manuscript. There was no way that I was going … Why I Don’t Preach From a ManuscriptRead more
The Secret to Living the Christian Life
A sermon based on Luke 6:43-49 preached at Queen Street Baptist Church. Introduction When I talk to … The Secret to Living the Christian LifeRead more
4 Things You Need to Know About the Resurrection
This is the Easter sermon that I preached at Queen Street Baptist Church. Easter Sunday is … 4 Things You Need to Know About the ResurrectionRead more
Pastors Should Take a Compliment
I remember the feelings that I experienced as I began my pastoral ministry, especially around the … Pastors Should Take a ComplimentRead 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
A Vision for Preaching
Now that I am back in pastoral ministry, I am doing some more reading in the … A Vision for PreachingRead more
Expository or Topical Preaching?
I have attended and visited churches that have different philosophies of preaching. Some churches seem to … Expository or Topical Preaching?Read more
How I Write a Sermon
I have been preaching sermons for almost twenty years. Hopefully my skills have developed during that … How I Write a SermonRead more
5 Ways to Preach Apologetically
It is important for pastors to prepare their congregations for apologetic encounters. It may be difficult … 5 Ways to Preach ApologeticallyRead more
Pastors, Congregations and Expectations
When people leave a church, the most common reason is, “I just wasn’t being fed.” So … Pastors, Congregations and ExpectationsRead more
4 Things for a Preacher to Remember
Pulpit ministry is both a tremendous privilege and responsibility. For many people in the congregation, it … 4 Things for a Preacher to RememberRead more
Preaching With Powerpoint
I remember when PowerPoint was first introduced into preaching. All that mattered was that you had … Preaching With PowerpointRead more
Cross Bearing Disciples
Luke 14:27-33 Introduction I’m afraid that the Church in general has not always been completely honest … Cross Bearing DisciplesRead more
A Vision For a Healthy Church
This is my final sermon a pastor of First Baptist Church Meaford. Romans 15 Introduction The … A Vision For a Healthy ChurchRead more
How to Disagree
Romans 14 Introduction In John 17, Jesus prays a prayer for the future church, a prayer … How to DisagreeRead more
I Can See Clearly Now
Romans 13 Introduction There are a number of moments in my life that were turning points. … I Can See Clearly NowRead more
The Power of Love
Romans 12 Introduction There are many things that people of different religions and philosophies disagree on … The Power of LoveRead more
Knowing Our Place
Romans 11 Introduction Know your place! Have you ever heard someone say such a thing? Such … Knowing Our PlaceRead more
Preach the Gospel
Romans 10 Introduction Pastors are well aware that there are certain subjects that congregations do not … Preach the GospelRead more
Let God Be God
Romans 9 Introduction It is very interesting for me to see the change in perspective from … Let God Be GodRead more
Abundance of Blessings
Romans 8 Introduction What is Christianity all about? Is Christianity all about bad news or about … Abundance of BlessingsRead more
Trapped
Romans 7 Introduction Look at your life. Is it the way you want it to be? … TrappedRead more
Being a Slave
Romans 6:15-23 Introduction How do you understand your relationship with God? Do you see yourself primarily … Being a SlaveRead more
Living in Grace Land
Romans 6:1-14 Introduction I believe that there is one question that is essential for all of … Living in Grace LandRead more
Two Men and a Sin Baby
Romans 5:12-21 Introduction Why do things happen to us? Why do we experience some good things … Two Men and a Sin BabyRead more
Peace and Joy
Romans 5:1-11 Introduction I like it when things make sense. I enjoy it when things are … Peace and JoyRead more
Father Abraham
Romans 4 Introduction I find family resemblances to be very fascinating. Physically, I do not look … Father AbrahamRead more
Now, the Good News
Romans 3:21-31 Introduction What do you want first? The good news or the bad news? Whenever … Now, the Good NewsRead more
So, How Bad Are We?
Romans 3:9-20 Introduction So, how bad are we? Now that is a dangerous question. Do we … So, How Bad Are We?Read more
Faithfulness of God
Romans 3:1-8 Introduction Think about the people you know, your family and friends and acquaintances. What … Faithfulness of GodRead more
Unmasking Religion
Romans 2:17-29 Introduction How do people feel about religion? My experience is that people are quick … Unmasking ReligionRead more
A Bad Exchange Rate
Romans 1:18-32 Introduction Paul’s letter to the Romans is very much about being in right relationship … A Bad Exchange RateRead more
A Gospel of Hope and Power
Romans 1:8-17 Introduction What is it that you are really passionate about? For many people, it … A Gospel of Hope and PowerRead more
Miracle of the Incarnation
Romans 1:1-7 Introduction What is it that is essential for us to get right? Do we … Miracle of the IncarnationRead more
Does God Still Heal?
James 5:13-20 Introduction Each Sunday, we have an opportunity to share our prayer requests. Very often … Does God Still Heal?Read more
Things Are Not What They Seem
Luke 25:13-35 Introduction Have you ever been really down in the dumps? Have you had your … Things Are Not What They SeemRead more
Patience in Suffering
James 5:7-12 Introduction I want you to imagine the perfect life, the life of comfort and … Patience in SufferingRead more
You Poor Rich People
James 5:1-6 Introduction What is the purpose of life? According to one bumper sticker: “The one … You Poor Rich PeopleRead more
You Want to Do What?
James 4:13-17 Introduction I am a person who always likes a plan. By a plan, I … You Want to Do What?Read more
How to Become a Muslim
James 4:1-12 Introduction How to become a Muslim? Did you come to the right place? I … How to Become a MuslimRead more
So You Want to Be a Wise Guy?
James 3:13-18 Introduction If you could have any of the God-given abilities of people in the … So You Want to Be a Wise Guy?Read more
Dead Faith
James 2:14-26 Introduction One of the distinctives of Christianity is that we believe that salvation is … Dead FaithRead more
For Richer and Poorer
James 2:1-13 Introduction I want you to imagine the perfect church. New people would come in … For Richer and PoorerRead more
Hearing and Doing
James 1:19-27 Introduction A long time ago there was a man who was very active in … Hearing and DoingRead more
Trial by Fire
James 1:1-18 Introduction Why do bad things happen to good people? It is a question that … Trial by FireRead more
The Fruit of the Spirit
Galatians 5:16-26 Introduction What should the Christian life look like? That is not an easy question … The Fruit of the SpiritRead more
The New Covenant
Jeremiah 31:31-34 Introduction I want you to imagine that you were in some serious legal difficulty. … The New CovenantRead more
A New Start
Luke 19:1-10 Introduction New Years is a time for people to think of new beginnings. People … A New StartRead more
You Light Up My Life
John 1:1-13 Introduction One of the things that I find very interesting is the near universal … You Light Up My LifeRead more
Have Some Faith
Luke 1:5-20, 26-35 Introduction Growing up, I did not realize how easy my parents had it … Have Some FaithRead more
Sin is the Reason for the Season
Mark 1:1-8 Introduction What are the images that we have of Christmas? Probably the typical nativity … Sin is the Reason for the SeasonRead more
Which Way to Heaven?
Acts 16:25-34 Introduction There are things about church that you just do not need to know. … Which Way to Heaven?Read more
A New Kind of Worship
Nehemiah 8:1-3 Introduction Imagine if I announced today that we were going to radically change the … A New Kind of WorshipRead more
The Big House
2 Chronicles 6:1-21 Introduction I was raised as a church-going kid. But even that statement says … The Big HouseRead more
Worship Before the Temple
Genesis 12:1-7 Introduction Everything gets more complex over time. Even though technology improves and there are … Worship Before the TempleRead more
What is Worship?
Psalm 95:1-6 Introduction I remember being hired by my first church and being scared of one … What is Worship?Read more
Love and Understanding
Philippians 1:9-11 Introduction Most people would agree that love is one of, if not the greatest … Love and UnderstandingRead more
A Pastor’s Prayer
Ephesians 1:15-23 Introduction Who was the Apostle Paul? Well, he was the author of much of … A Pastor’s PrayerRead more
Prayer of a Thankful Mother
1 Samuel 2:1-10 Introduction Why bother praying? Have you ever wondered how the first person started … Prayer of a Thankful MotherRead more
ABCs of the Bible
I love the Psalms. I love the Psalms for numerous reasons. There is the beauty of … ABCs of the BibleRead more
What Does It Mean to Be Alive?
“To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who … What Does It Mean to Be Alive?Read more
Naked Souls and Minds
“To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son … Naked Souls and MindsRead more
Rich and Yet Poor
“To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who … Rich and Yet PoorRead more
Falling Out of Love
“To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who … Falling Out of LoveRead more
Tearing Down Stumbling Blocks
“Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, … Tearing Down Stumbling BlocksRead more
What About Sin?
“It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that … What About Sin?Read more
Divided We Fall
“I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of … Divided We FallRead more
Twelve That Changed the World
“He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits … Twelve That Changed the WorldRead more
5 Questions for Effective Communication
I have been enjoying Andy Stanley’s leadership podcast. It is a great resource that I would … 5 Questions for Effective CommunicationRead more