Mirror in Your Pocket

Last week I deviated from the sermon series to address the spiritual issues related to suicide.

The background and early years of the kingship of Saul.

This week's episode updates "The Crown" sermon series, then moves into a discussion of the process of sermon development.

Story telling is an easy and highly effective approach to preaching. The Old Testament is packed with little known narratives that have powerful meaning for us today.

I’m back after several weeks away. Here’s an update on my preaching schedule. In this episode I reflect on my Wesley Pilgrimage in England and decision to alter our summer sermon series. We'll transition to a new series beginning September 2.

Football season kicks off soon! Pastor Frank discusses a new sermon series on lessons we glean from the game.

Sometimes the most important part of preaching is reminding the congregation of its own values.

Preaching funerals for loved ones— good idea or not?

It’s been an emotional week!

How can preachers effectively use the pulpit for leading? Are there other options beside sermons to lead people regarding important issues?

The church should hold the government and our leaders accountable when decisions or actions are contrary to the witness of scripture. Otherwise scripture loses its sacred authority. This past week, I concluded the Words of the Wesleys series with a discussion of the public nature of faith: what the Wesleys called social holiness. It’s often an uncomfortable subject, especially today, but that does not minimize its importance.

A conversation with a parishioner highlights the struggles we all have with dealing with change.

Money can be a difficult subject, in relationships and in preaching. Not talking about it leads to all kinds of trouble. Take the opportunity to share the joy of generosity!

It’s a gift to be able to encourage others to share their stories.

Pastor Frank discusses a new preaching series beginning in August.