Preach the Word – September/October 2001

Volume 5, Number 1 Read More Proclamation It is neither the preacher’s purpose nor place to convince his hearers of his conclusions because of sound logic or powerful speech. Read More Luther's Baseline for Preaching ...

Preach the Word – July/August 2001

Volume 4, Number 6 Read More Application by Contrast Don't forget about application by contrast! But, there is a warning that should be sounded. Read More Some Concerns About Our Use of Law and Gospel ...

Preach the Word – May/June 2001

Volume 4, Number 5 Read More Are You an Expository Preacher? At times, I would too quickly hit upon an idea or striking phrase in the text from which I would compose a catchy theme ...

Preach the Word – March/April 2001

Volume 4, Number 4 Read More Listeners Grade Today's Preaching A survey on preaching that appeared January 2001 on the Christianity Today website titled “Special Report on Current Research on Churches” by John C. LaRue, ...

Preach the Word – January/February 2001

Volume 4, Number 3 Read More When There Is No Gospel Every sermon should proclaim specific Gospel.” This is a basic homiletical principle that is not much debated among preachers in WELS. The problem is ...

Preach the Word – November/December 2000

Volume 4, Number 2 Read More Textual Preaching There are three sources on which to base a sermon. Always advocate textual preaching. Read More Confessions of a Former Inductive Wanna-Be You may be tempted to ...

Preach the Word – September/October 2000

Volume 4, Number 1 Read More Welcome to the Fourth Volume of Preach the Word The editorship of James Westendorf begins. Read More Looking Ahead Colleagues from the seminary will offer perspective on various forms ...

Preach the Word – July/August 2000

Volume 3, Number 6 Read More With Thanks for Good Preaching What makes preaching "good" to our members in the pew? Read More Reflections on Preaching from the Listener Some suggestions how members of your ...

Preach the Word – May/June 2000

Volume 3, Number 5 Read More District President's Perspective on Preaching "Preach God's Word through your heart to their lives." Read More Preacher to Preacher Answering the email: "I really want help with my sermon ...

Preach the Word – March/April 2000

Volume 3, Number 4 Read More The Sermon in Worship: The Influence of the Gospel The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, recorded in the Gospels, stand at the center of God’s revelation to the ...