The possibilities and challenge of application in preaching are summed up in the phrase, “Land the plane!” I owe this provocative metaphor comparing a sermon to flying a plane to my friend, colleague, and rector, Ray David Glenn. It is not unusual for us to discuss in the days leading up to a Sunday how
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Preach Excellently with the Right Tools
Good contextualization is critical to communicating the message of the Bible. But good contextualization is hard work. It requires intimate knowledge of both Scripture and the audience that you’re trying to reach. God’s Word is always contextual. Scripture is fixed, but its application is not. In his new book, Excellent Preaching, Craig Bartholomew helps pastors shape
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