Category Archives: Preaching
The Importance of Being You in the Pulpit
Written on March 22, 2012 at 10:40 am, by Josh Weidmann
“Become the sermon,” said the wise old sage of preaching to his zealous student, “Allow the message to become as natural to you as breathing. Don’t try to breath through someone else’s lungs and vibrate someone else’s vocal cords. Use your own.” There is great wisdom in these words. However, finding the courage to live Continue Reading »
Preaching to Apease?
Written on February 21, 2012 at 10:44 am, by Josh Weidmann
Phillips Brooks, in his Lectures on Preaching, said a powerful statement that should be tattooed on the minds of all those who approach the pulit: “If you are afraid of men and a slave to their opinions, go and do something else. Go and make shoes to fit them. Go even and paint pictures which Continue Reading »
“Abide” – What Does it Mean to “Remain in Christ”?
Written on January 11, 2012 at 3:33 am, by Josh Weidmann
This weekend I started the new sermon series called “Abide”. For two weeks we will be studying what God says through His Word in Chapter 15 of John. Perhaps there is no more important sermon Christ gave while on earth than the simple instruction to abide in Him. But what does that really mean? What Continue Reading »
Sermon Illustrations and the Pastor’s Wife
Written on November 19, 2011 at 8:26 am, by Josh Weidmann
I have an insatiable passion to find just the right sermon illustration (maybe it comes from my magic background). I have dones things that are a bit unconventional at times in order to make a point – such as buy a straight jacket online, light something on fire, put goldfish in a blender, and many Continue Reading »
