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September 2025 Issue
Contextualization: An old tool for reaching people today
Rogelio Paquini
While in Rome a few years ago, my wife and I had a chance to visit the Vatican Museums. There, with the help of a guide, we learned about and appreciated many of the historical artifacts on display from the museum’s vast collection. At times, after the guide shared…
Five common mistakes to avoid in a sermon introduction
Ainsworth Morris
We have all been there. You walk up to the pulpit, look over the sea of expectant faces, and wonder, Is my sermon going to make a difference in their lives? Will I be able to grab and keep their attention? In that crucial first minute, it is very important to start…
Martyn Lloyd-Jones and principles of powerful preaching
Alain Coralie
In 1926, a promising medical career awaited Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones as chief clinical assistant to King George V’s physician. Instead, he chose an unexpected path: becoming the pastor of a small church in Aberavon, a poor mining community in Southern Wales. The decision…
Preaching Christ in the Old Testament
Patrick Anani
Many regard the Old Testament as a collection of ancient narratives primarily dealing with the history of Israel. Yet when we look closely, we find that the heart of its message points to Jesus Christ. He is present in the Old Testament not as a shadow but as the core…
If I Were a Young Preacher . . .
Editor’s note: This article was first published in the October 1970 issue of Ministry and authored by Herbert Ford, the director of public relations for the Voice of Prophecy at the time.1 He was interviewing and pontificating on the humble life of Dr. H. M. S. Richards.…