Category Archives: Homiletics/Preaching

One of My Favorite Modern Authors

Posted on March 21, 2012 by John Armstrong

I have many favorite authors. Some are theologians. Some are pastors. Some are missiologists. Some are novelists. Not all are Christians. The ones I appreciate the most make me think the best.  One of my favorite writers is a United … Continue reading →

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The Power of the “Spoken” Word of the Gospel

Posted on October 7, 2011 by John Armstrong

Depending on your church background and experience many of you may think of the gospel (and almost exclusively) as a written message. The first Christians did not think of it this way at all. Let me explain. While reading the … Continue reading →

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Preaching Is in My Heart

Posted on August 3, 2008 by John Armstrong

The apostle Paul writes of preaching: How, then, can they call on the one they have not believe in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone … Continue reading →

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Preaching on Pentecost Sunday

Posted on May 13, 2008 by John Armstrong

This past Lord’s Day (May 11) was Pentecost Sunday. For many it passed with little or no recognition of this great truth of our Christian faith. But for me, and the congregation of First Reformed Church in South Holland (where … Continue reading →

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Expository Preaching is Still My Preference

Posted on September 30, 2007 by John Armstrong

I have been out of the pastorate of a stated congregation, except for eight months as an interim, since May of 1992. I am sometimes asked, "What do you miss the most?" (There are several things about pastoring I do … Continue reading →

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Check Your Motives if You Preach

Posted on August 19, 2006 by John Armstrong

William Willimon is a Methodist bishop who can preach. In fact, he is quite frankly one of my favorite preachers today. He tells an important story about preaching and the motives that those who preach often bring to the process … Continue reading →

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