Preaching
Essays

In the Black tradition, a sermon is not just an address, but an experience felt by the entire congregation. As one looks at the dynamics of a well-thought out and well-delivered sermon, one might approach it from the…

¶ … Myths, Missions, and Mistrust: The Fate of Christianity in 16th and 17th Century Japan" by John Nelson looks at the more accepted ideas pertaining to the persecution and demise of Christian/Catholic missions in 16th…

What are the key issues surrounding the African-American Church in the year 2005? What should new pastors be learning as they train to become Christian leaders in their communities?

Human Behavior Explored in the Works of John Milton

¶ … traces of "the classic ingredients of revolt" (Reckord, 1968) can be found in the slave rebellion led by the thirty-one-year-old slave Nat Turner, in Southampton County, Virginia.

Nowadays there is a widespread misunderstanding of the word 'Jihad'. People interpret Jihad as "any war fought by any Muslim for any reason." But originally Jihad is taken from the Arabic word Ja'hada which means "to…

This research paper consists of careful examination of the past and lives of four female preachers or religious women from the 18th or 19th century. The first half of the paper focuses on Jarena Lee and the struggle female preachers faced when attempting to fulfill their callings. The later half mentions successful preachers like Shaw who were able to earn money and become licensed in their respective religious fields. The sources contain primary as well as secondary sources.

This paper provides a review of the relevant peer-reviewed, scholarly and biblical literature to support the need for corporate worship. The point is made that this type of worship is not to the exclusion of private worship, but the scriptures show that God wants his followers to have a corporate church to facilitate fellowship among Christians. A summary of the research and important findings concerning these issues are presented in the conclusion.

In Homer's, the Odyssey and Dante's, the Inferno, we see the universal quest of the hero. But there is a difference. The Odyssey is an epic adventure that would certainly be deemed heroic in its very being.

Moody was certainly one of the best evangelists of all time. (D. L. Moody: Deeper Experiences of Famous Christians) During the lifespan of Moody, it is projected that he toured in excess of one million miles, addressed…