Preaching
The War for the Church
The Church is at war—sometimes with itself. At heart are competing visions of Christianity and Christian witness. How is it that people claiming to love Jesus and the Church could differ so wildly?
It’s Not An(other’s) History
Black history is not an(other)’s history; it’s Bonhoeffer’s, it’s yours, it’s mine, it’s ours.
The Pulpit and Reconciliation: 4
Juan Sanchez explains why preaching is not rocket science, but why it is so hard, and what it is like to grow up as a minority in a majority context. C’mon up!
Faith in Jesus
Preaching on Matthew 14:22-33, Anthony Carter reminds the congregation that there are no extraordinary men and women of God, there are only those who determine to believe the word of God.
Platforms Are for Anti-Christs (Part 2)
Can one seek to build a platform and still have the mind of Christ? C’mon up and consider Thabiti Anyabwile explaining why platform seeking is fundamentally anti-Christian.
Platforms Are for Anti-Christs (Part 1)
Can one seek to build a platform and still have the mind of Christ? C’mon up and consider Thabiti Anyabwile explaining why platform seeking is fundamentally anti-Christian.
Pulpit Ethics 101
Have you ever witnessed a preaching time when the message was okay, but the brother and his pulpit theatrics were kind of over the top? C’mon up for some guidelines on guarding against showmanship in the pulpit.
The Pulpit & the Culture of Your Church
Pastor, here are three suggestions to avoid the pitfalls of a church culture wrongly shaped by the preacher. Can you think of any others? C’mon up!
Crown of Thorns
Believers glory in the cross not just on Easter, but always. C’mon up and here how one pastor encouraged his congregation to dwell on the love and cross of Christ in this homily.
Judgment and Mercy at Palm Sunday
Louis Love shares one of Dr. Gardner C. Taylor’s sermons that demonstrates the genius of the black pulpit stringing Gospel truths in and around issues in the lives of the congregation.
Reaching America’s Samaria
Pastor Bobby Scott explains the John 4:1-43 in light of the current struggles besetting black communities in America. C’mon up and enjoy this sermon.
Women Preachers & Pastors — A Big Deal in the Church?
Is affirmation of female ordination and leadership a denial of the Christian Faith? How important are these issues to the health of the church? C’mon up and join the conversation!