How would you preach on the issue of homosexuality? How would you make it biblically sound and pastorally sensitive? And how would you make that message resound with gospel hope?

Rick McKinley' sermon provides one way to approach this culturally explosive topic. Rick would be the first to admit that his sermon isn't for every preacher or every context (so please read his "Story behind the sermon"), but this message did ring true for his church community. And as Rick urges, listen to the mp3 too so you can catch his pastoral tone as well as his words.

This week we also feature:

• Skills Article: How to Use Illustrations—An interview with Dr. Joel Gregory from our "What preaching profs want you to know" series
• Illustration: Check out our special Father's Day Edition of "News That Illustrates"
• Video: Comfort in the Midst of Mystery

In Christ,

Matt Woodley
Managing Editor, PreachingToday.com
mwoodley@christianitytoday.com

P.S. Check out this week's fabulous skills article from our series "The Big Idea: What preaching profs want you to know." Joel Gregory's interview is chockfull of wise advice on how and why to illustrate your sermons.

Matt Woodley is the pastor of compassion ministries at Church of the Resurrection in Wheaton, Illinois.