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The Sermon Incursion: Part 4 - Archaeology.Why is Archaeology so important? How can a preacher who reads about old pottery and bones help me in my spiritual life? This is the last of a series of what topics you should expect from a preacher/pastor during a sermon. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Sermon Incursion: Part 3 - Language.In many ways, I think language is one of the most important parts of Bible study. Because, when you study language it leads you into the history and the culture of the people you are studying. However, many preachers shy away from studying Hebrew. Why? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Sermon Incursion: Part 2 - Culture.Culture helps bridge the gap between the ancient Jewish world and today. In many Bible verse, especially in the gospels, it seems like some interactions are about silly stuff. But is it really? Knowing the culture of the Jewish people in Jesus' day helps us know what customs were in practice. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Sermon Incursion: Part 1 - History. What should you expect from a preacher in a sermon? Can they simply grab any Bible verse and run with it? The Holy Spirit of God certainly leads preachers in many ways. However, God is not the author of confusion says the Bible. One element that a preacher should know is the history of the passage they are using. Why? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fasting isn't a popular discipline of faith. However, I think it is one that can "turbo-charge" your spiritual life if you'll try it. Saying no to "the flesh" is a hard thing to do, so here are a few thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How to do approach the Bible? Do you assume its right, or its wrong? To be honest, the Bible has alot to say that is painful to hear or read. How we approach the Bible is incredibly important, but are we serious? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Many church will ordain a pastor with only a few years of experience in being a believer, When confronted with this the answer is usually, "You have to look at the individual." Well that sounds wonderful if it really happened that way. But sometimes it seems like Biblical reason goes right out the window and the church suffers for it. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

God is forever the forgiving Lord. But have you ever heard someone talk as if God would clean up their bad choices no matter how bad they are? They say something to the effect that God works all things toward the good as though he is a divine garbage man who cleans up our messes. Is this Biblical? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did you know that the Bible assumes from the very start that God exists? It has never been a question up for debate within its pages. In fact, in order to please God you have to believe that he exists. But does that make sense? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Church Communication: Three Way. This involves interaction with a group. Bible class is the one place that this kind of communication should dominate. Learning the Word, in Jesus' day, was a group activity and never seen as a one person situation. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Church Communication is a fine art, especially if it's in a teaching situation. By that, I mean that everyone is there to learn. Two-way communication takes sharing and listening. Sometimes, these are not in equal quantities. Listening is by far the hardest but also the most important so the message can be understood. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The old adage says that, "Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it." It that true? Going through some info from a history class I listened to concerning plague, it seems that it could be the case. What interested me was the reactions that ministers had to sickness and ill people. Here are some observations... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The family is the most basic, and most important, unit in society and the Biblical records stands behind that. However, most of us never have the option of choosing who our family is. So, what should our attitude be? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Has anyone ever told you, "You're not me, so you just don't understand". Sometimes, this can be valid, but when faith is concerned this can also be an excuse to "do what is right in their own eyes". The latest trend is to focus on experiences and not the Word of God. This can left the believer open to all kinds of problems. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Church Communication: Preacher to Reacher - One way. When you go to church and hear the preacher, are you there for a show or there to grow? There are many preacher who use various public speaking techniques to "keep the message exciting" but are they really giving the Word? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Churches have many ways they do their job in their communities. We Church is referred to as "The Body of Christ". So it is a organization or an organism? Or, perhaps, it's an organism WITH organization. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you noticed how many preachers have some type of degree after their name? If someone has a degree from seminary, does that automatically mean they know what they are talking about? Education is important and ALL believers are students (i.e. disciples). Here are some thoughts on the need for degrees... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Had a question posed to me, "If Jesus paid for all my sins and I'm a believer in him. Why do I have to ask his forgiveness for my sins after I'm saved? Sin is a touchy subject no matter how you look at it. Here are some thoughts on how sin effects us both before, and after, we belong to Jesus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

God has a gift for all that scripture says is salvation through Jesus. Most Bible versions will state that this is a free gift. However, the word "free" isn't in the original language. It simply says 'gift of God'. Scripture says there is no way to 'earn' salvation and that salvation is truly a gift of God. So, what does the phrase "gift of God" mean? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is God in control when disaster and catastrophe turn our lives inside out? It doesn't feel like it, does it? Sometimes, ministers will use platitudes to say something safe to those who are hurting to give comfort without upsetting anyone. However, this is generally of no use to the person who is hurting. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.