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Preaching to Longing Hearts
What should we think of human desires?
John Ortberg is pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in Menlo Park, California.
Preaching the Terrors
When your text is bad news
Barbara Brown Taylor teaches religion at Piedmont College in Demorest, Georgia, and is author of The Preaching Life (Cowley).
Preaching Hell in a Tolerant Age
Brimstone for the broad-minded
Tim Keller is pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, New York. He is also the co-founder and vice president of the Gospel Coalition. You can find more sermons by Dr. Keller at http://sermons2.redeemer.com.
The Landmark Sermon
A clear word at the right time can keep the church from pulling apart
Jack Hayford is chancellor of The King's College and Seminary, Van Nuys, California, founding pastor of The Church on the Way, and former president of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. He is author of Rebuilding the Real You (Charisma House).
Preaching to Change the Heart
Paul's example is bold, courageous proclamation
Alistair Begg is senior pastor of Parkside Church in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, the radio speaker of "Truth For Life," and author of Made for His Pleasure (Moody).
Preaching Morality in an Amoral Age
How can you blow the whistle when people don't believe there are rules?
Tim Keller is pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, New York. He is also the co-founder and vice president of the Gospel Coalition. You can find more sermons by Dr. Keller at http://sermons2.redeemer.com.
Preaching Amid Pluralism
Elevating Christ in a culture that sees all religions as equal
Tim Keller is pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, New York. He is also the co-founder and vice president of the Gospel Coalition. You can find more sermons by Dr. Keller at http://sermons2.redeemer.com.
When God is Revealed, Knees Bow
You don't need to preach Word-Lite to reach postmoderns.
Mark Driscoll is preaching pastor and co-founder of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Washington, and co-author of Doctrine (Crossway).
Building Rapport
How hearers feel about the messenger matters.
Mike Breaux is teaching pastor of Heartland Community Church in Rockford, Illinois.
The Listener's Agenda (Part 1)
What regard should those committed to the exposition of scripture have for the felt needs of their hearers?
Bryan Chapell is president of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, where he also serves as professor of practical theology.










