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Interview with Chris Seay

Chris Seay is a church planter, pastor of Ecclesia in Houston, and author of the new book The Gospel According to Jesus. In this podcast, Michael visits with Chris about the importance of clearly articulating the gospel in our own context, as well as the place of Scripture in preaching.

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Kenda Creasy Dean on Kids' Sprituality and 'Fake' Christians

As the father of two boys (14 and 10), a recent article at CNN.com caught my attention. In it, author Kenda Creasy Dean argues that most teenagers in American churches have a case of "fake" Christianity. Some excerpts:

By Michael Duduit

For the Gospel’s Sake

1 Corinthians 9:16-18
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1 Corinthians 9:19-23
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1 Corinthians 9:22
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1 Corinthians 9:23

The highest service of man on earth is sharing the gospel. The Biblical Illustrator, edited by Rev. Joseph Samuel Exell (1849-1909) says, "The services of men on earth embrace a large variety. There is the service of the...

By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey

Preaching Points: Redundancy and Precision

Redundancy is a tricky fellow. An antonym is precision. Most all pastors are guilty of redundancy and short on precision from time to time. All of us have a desire to get it out of our sermons; but before we can eliminate...

By Calvin Miller

What Makes a Preacher Good?

2 Corinthians 4:5
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2 Timothy 2:15
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2 Timothy 3:16-17
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Acts 20:20-27
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Deuteronomy 32:46-47
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James 1:22-27

So, what makes for a faithful preacher? Because God has not called preachers to be successful but faithful, how can we be sure we are staying true to the call? Here are a few biblical criteria to keep us on track:

By Ben Mandrell

Preacher to Preacher: Windows Are Better than Paintings!

2 Corinthians 10:5

Think of your illustration as a window rather than a painting. Paintings usually draw attention to themselves as much as to their subject. They usually are appreciated as a self-focused focal point.

By Leslie Holmes

New Initiative Returns Israeli Tour Guides to Palestinian Bethlehem

Israeli guides take Christian tourists to sites in Bethlehem.

By Press Release

Bible Women

1 Timothy 2:12-15

When I was in India teaching, I encountered many strange and exotic things. It is said that India assaults all of your senses at once. This was in a way true for me. There I found something -- or someone -- who I recognized....

By Michael A. Milton

Healing for a Backslider: Isaiah 57:14-21

An outline of the pentagon of precious truth related to the living and true God:

By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey

Exploring Caesarea National Park

During the Spring 2010 Press Junket to Israel, hosted by the Israel Ministry of Tourism, the first full day began at Caesarea National Park. This is Caesarea Maritima located on the Mediterranean shore, not the inland Caesarea...

By Amy L. Lee

Israel: Experience the Wonder

In March 2010, a 12-member team representing various evangelical media outlets was hosted by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism for a week-long tour of the country, its sites and the hospitality for which Israel is known. A...

By Amy L. Lee

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