Today’s cultural landscape requires a pastor to possess both the precision of a surgeon and the heart of a shepherd. When addressing hot-button moral issues—such as abortion, gay rights, and same-sex marriage—the pulpit must never become a launching pad for…
Category: Religion
The Choir Stand Pulpit
The Trouble with Amazing Grace In most traditional churches, the preacher doesn’t rise until the hymn of the church has been sung. We treat it like a warm-up. But maybe it’s more. We examine ourselves before the Lord’s table—let a…
Politics and the Pulpit requires a Delicate Balance
Stepping into the pulpit during election season requires a steady hand. Pastors must remember a fundamental truth: God is neither a Republican nor a Democrat. God does not endorse political campaigns or favor specific candidates. Our mandate is to preach…
The Choir Stand Pulpit
R E A L – T I M E D I S C E R N M E N T · J U N E 1 4 , 2 0 2 6 The Song That Answers the Body How a…
Visiting the sick requires care
There are many pastors who visit the sick in hospitals and at home. Visitations require a delicate blend of empathy, tact, and faith. If you choose to visit the sick, remember the rule: If you visit one, you must visit them all.…
The Choir Stand Pulpit
A WEEKLY COLUMN ON MUSIC MINISTRY This Week — At Ludden Chapel Baptist Church · Sunday, June 7, 2026 Make It Live A sermon charges the congregation to do something. The closing song has to answer the charge — and…
Sermons that are relevant are boring!
Want to know the cure for insomnia? A boring sermon! It’s guaranteed to put people to sleep with their eyes wide open. They only wake up when the preacher says, “As I close.” Every Sunday morning, the pews are filled…