Festival of Young Preachers
Festival of Young Nazarene Preachers at M19 USA/CANADA FESTIVAL OF YOUNG NAZARENE PREACHERS AT M19. In conjunction with the Church of the Nazarene’s M19 Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, women, and men aged 16-30 were encouraged to participate in the first-ever festival of young preachers this year. Directed by Dr. Tammy Carter, editor of “The… Read more →
Psalm 23: “I Will Fear No Evil”
By: Rev. Robbie Cansler Fear is a great motivator. It is the motivation for multiple wars, as we are led to believe that in order to rid evil, we... Read more →
Preparing for Lent
By: Rev. R. Andrew Barker I like to begin preparing for Lent in early January. I have found that not only does the Lenten season creep up on you,... Read more →
We are Made to Love
By Kazimiera Fraley John 13:31-36 We all love to receive gifts. Whether it is our birthday or if it is simply an unexpected surprise, most... Read more →
Preaching Paths: How I Write My Sermon
By Kazimiera Fraley John 13:31-35 Our passage takes place during the passover meal Jesus shares with his disciples the night before his death... Read more →
Pairing the Sermon with the Right Illustration
By Timothy P. George From time to time during a family trip to the grocery story, we will indulge ourselves with a purchase of a couple bags of... Read more →
Editor’s Desk: May 26, 2016
Sharing a sermon with another preacher is like sharing a cup of hospitality with a colleague in the trenches – even if you never meet face to... Read more →
Bridging the Divide: Preaching on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
By: Pastor Rebecca Jones Special days like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day can be difficult days for many people who fill the pews of our local... Read more →
A Pause: Advent with Children
By: Rev. Dylon Brown One day I was driving through the city and I saw a woman running really hard uphill. She seemed to be a serious... Read more →
Gaudete: A Mirror for the World
Philippians 4:4-7 Rev. Hannah R.M. Beers Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice (v.4)! Paul’s words seem peculiar, as he... Read more →
The Incarnation: An Exegesis on Luke 2:41-52
Melissa Wass Exegesis In Luke 2:41-52, the gospel writer transitions from the birth and infancy narratives to the adult ministry of Jesus by... Read more →