by Derek Sanford | Jun 18, 2023 | Articles
This post is part of a multi-part blog series called Preaching Principles. Click here to watch the introduction video. ‘I don’t need your personal stories, I don’t need your “next steps,” I don’t want to hear about your “application points,” don’t mention of the state...
by Derek Sanford | May 31, 2023 | Articles
This post is part of a multi-part blog series called Preaching Principles. Click here to watch the introduction video. At the end of his ministry, Jesus ascended to heaven, then the Holy Spirit descended at Pentecost, and the church era was born. But as the Holy...
by Derek Sanford | May 18, 2023 | Articles
This post is part of a multi-part blog series called Preaching Principles. Click here to watch the introduction video. “I perceive that power has gone out from me.” This was Jesus’ response in Luke 8 when the woman with the issue of blood touched the hem of his...
by Derek Sanford | May 8, 2023 | Articles
This post is part of a multi-part blog series called Preaching Principles. Click here to watch the introduction video. In modern times, to “preach” at someone has become like a dirty word. “Don’t you preach at me!” is a common refrain for those who don’t want to have...
by Derek Sanford | May 8, 2023 | Articles
This post is part of a multi-part blog series called Preaching Principles. Almost a decade ago I had been asked to do a workshop at a small church conference on preaching. Not because my style of preaching or sermon content was so spectacular, but it was the planning...
