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News AnalysisAI can write a great sermon. But should you use it?
As a church in Germany engineers an entire service run by AI, Tim Wyatt speaks to experts in technology and ethics to find out whether Christians should be using tools such as ChatGPT within their ministry
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InterviewsRev Les Isaac & Jake Isaac: Faith, family and facing death
Street Pastors founder Rev Les Isaac OBE hit the headlines last year after his sermon at the parliamentary prayer breakfast prompted a string of cabinet resignations that led to Boris Johnson’s demise. He and his son, musician Jake Isaac, share their thoughts on the illness that put Les’ life at risk just months before, the impact of ministry on family life and the ongoing fight for racial justice
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Opinion9 lessons from the most watched sermon ever
It was billed by some as the biggest evangelistic opportunity of a generation and, if it isn’t already the most-viewed sermon of all time, it’s likely to become so. But what lessons can we learn from Justin Welby’s preach?
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Magazine FeaturesStuart Briscoe (1930-2022): Friend, mentor and inspiration
The renowned English pastor, author and preacher Stuart Briscoe has died at his home in Wisconsin, USA. Briscoe, who led the Telling the Truth ministry with his wife Jill, was 91. His sermons are broadcast all around the world, including on Premier Christian Radio in the UK. Keith Danby pays tribute to him
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Magazine Features‘The best is yet to come’ Read Nicky Gumbel’s farewell sermon to HTB
As the vicar of England’s largest Anglican church retires, we share Nicky Gumbel’s farewell message in full
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Opinion‘I’m not ashamed to say I lean on Jesus Christ. And neither is Her Majesty.’ Read Archbishop of York’s sermon in full
The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell used his sermon at St Paul’s Cathedral to invite listeners to put their faith in Jesus Christ. Here’s the full transcript of what he said
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OpinionIn defence of Justin Welby
The Archbishop of Canterbury has been attacked for using his Easter Sunday sermon to lash out at the Government immigration plans. But George Pitcher believes the critics have misunderstood Welby’s message
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Opinion5 better sermon illustrations than spitting in someone’s face
US pastor Mike Todd has apologised after he received backlash for rubbing saliva in his brother’s eyes during a sermon. The preacher was trying to make the story of Christ healing a blind man "come alive”, but Andy Kind says there are better ways of getting your point across
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Opinion8 ways to improve your preaching in 2022
Baptist preacher Jonathan Edwards shares some top tips
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Magazine FeaturesJohn Stott: What every Christian should know about this unlikely radical
As we approach the centenary of John Stott’s birth, it’s an ideal time to reflect on the global impact of this Anglican priest and theologian
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Magazine FeaturesThe case against sermon-centric Sundays
Skye Jethani explains why digital technology is disrupting our 500-year-old emphasis on lengthy Sunday sermons
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OpinionTim Keller: How I prepare my sermons
Tim Keller is the bestselling author of The Reason for God and founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. We asked how he prepares his sermons
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InterviewsCharlotte Gambill: The popular preacher on leading Life Church and discipling women
Lucinda van der Hart meets Charlotte Gambill, who is following in her father Paul Scanlon’s footsteps in leading Life Church, Bradford.
