Sermon length is not measured in minutes; it is measured in minutes-beyond-interest, in the amount of time the minister continues to preach after he has lost the interest of his hearers. From book entitled “Why Johnny Can’t Preach” (by T. David Gordon).
Author: Jay Jones
She’s Not Dead
This article accounts a Columbian woman’s experience in a local Morgue. She had been determined dead from a heart attack, and taken to the morgue for embalming and preparation for burial. However, when the mortician began the procedure, the woman moved her arm. Though believed to be dead, she was very much still alive. Could… Continue reading She’s Not Dead
The Rifleman’s Creed
Following is the most accurate version of “The Rifleman’s Creed”. Perhaps a similar creed for the Christian’s Bible could be adapted? This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I master my life. My… Continue reading The Rifleman’s Creed
Who Killed Jane Doe?
Name changed to protect the family of a dear friend. My heart is so heavy right now. Ashamed. Disappointed. Reflective. Did I mention ashamed? Jane Doe came into my life nearly 13 years ago. My younger brother brought her to a church revival service, and the youth group I pastored took her in with warm… Continue reading Who Killed Jane Doe?
Quoted: E. M. Bounds on the Intent of the Praying Person
The true Christian does not pray to stir himself up, but his prayer is the stirring up of himself to take hold of God.
They Found a Road
A recent article from AFP news recounts an archaeological find in Jerusalem: a famed 1,500-year-old street which had been lost for centuries. There was a map that showed the existence of a thoroughfare… the main road into the city of Jerusalem… that had been missing for years. Time and tradition had obscured it, and even… Continue reading They Found a Road
Quoted: Trina Paulus on Change
“How does one become a butterfly?” She asked pensively. “You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar.”
Quoted: E. M. Bounds on True Prayer
True prayer must be aflame. The Christian life and character need to be on fire. Lack of spiritual heat creates more unbelief than lack of faith does. If man is not wholly interested in the things of heaven, he is not interested in them at all. The fiery souls are those who conquer in the… Continue reading Quoted: E. M. Bounds on True Prayer
Terrorists Invading the Church
Latest news reports are that five terrorist cell groups have been operating in many of our churches. They have been identified as: Bin Sleepin, Bin Arguin, Bin Fightin, Bin Complainin, and Bin Missin. Their leader, Lucifer Bin Workin, trained these groups to destroy the Body of Christ. The plan is to come into the church… Continue reading Terrorists Invading the Church
Quoted: George Burns on Preaching
The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to have the two as close together as possible.