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Empower in the Bible - a Christian perspective
Jesus empowers the disciples to go out into the world, preaching and healing in his name. Jesus doesn't grant them supernatural powers or magic; he merely gives them the authority to speak in his name--a name that no force on earth can refuse.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%209:1-2&version=NIV
"Preach" in the Bible: Romans 10:13-15
How will people learn about the Gospel if Christ's followers on earth aren't willing to tell them? This is an exhortation for Christians to go out preaching and sharing what they know with everyone who will listen.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%2010:13-15&version=NIV
Felt Needs: is ministering to conscious felt needs biblical - a way to open closed minds?
The concept of ministering to people’s ‘felt needs’ is sometimes misunderstood. “Surely we should be speaking to their real spiritual needs?” is a potential criticism and valid question.
http://ied.gospelcom.net/felt-needs.php
Short story illustrating a frequently lost or forgotten key to evangelism
Most of us have a lost key story. In English, we sometimes use the word ‘key’ quite loosely, for instance ‘keys to improving your garden’. The implication is an optional addition to a reasonably successful effort. But with real keys, it is all or nothing. Without the key, you are powerless, stymied, stuck.
http://ied.gospelcom.net/lostkey.php
Are strategies biblical? Why do we need strategy to preach the Gospel?
Some people might ask, “Why do we need evangelistic strategies at all? Surely we are just called on to preach the Gospel, plain and straight, and leave God to do the rest?” Even the words ‘communication strategies’ may seem to imply worldly marketing methods rather than a dependence on the power of the Gospel through the Holy Spirit.
http://ied.gospelcom.net/strategy.php
The Communication Channel: communicating the gospel effectively
A growing range of articles on different aspects of web, media and other forms of outreach.
http://ied.gospelcom.net/communication-channel.php
Spurgeon - why was C H Spurgeon so effective in preaching the Christian gospel?
Charles Haddon Spurgeon was a powerful communicator of the Gospel in the 19th century. Two key factors in his ability to communicate are sometimes overlooked.
http://ied.gospelcom.net/spurgeon.php
The Difference Between Preaching and Yelling - Into Thy Word Ministries
Preaching is not people hearing you, it's you hearing from God." Dalton was bewildered at his father’s presumption that he could tell him about ministry, and he turned to walk away.
http://70030.netministry.com/articles_view.asp?articleid=31544&columnid=3801
Preaching: The Importance of 'Churning Your Own Butter' - Into Thy Word Ministries
“Enjoyed your message, pastor,” say the many who meet and greet him at the church’s door. All the while, the pastor is curiously racking his grey matter to figure out just what they enjoyed. Wonder why? It must be because this sermon really was good. After all, it sounded so good on the Internet...
http://70030.netministry.com/articles_view.asp?articleid=31543&columnid=3801
Scripture Twisting: What the Bible Says About Homosexuality - Into Thy Word Ministries
Activists, repudiating the obvious meaning of Scripture, run the risk of the sin of unbelief.
http://70030.netministry.com/articles_view.asp?articleid=31548&columnid=3801
