Next Easter, Just Preach the Gospel

As a preacher, my favorite Sunday of the year is Easter Sunday. It’s the Sunday each year when we have the fullest worship services because people come to church who never darken the door of a church the rest of the year. I have the inestimable privilege of proclaiming Christ to people in greater numbers who are still dead in their sins and in dire need of salvation. 

As pastors, knowing that more people will be present, especially people who are unbelievers, can ratchet up the pressure to deliver a powerful gospel message. It’s a once-a-year opportunity, and you don’t want it to go to waste with something boring or irrelevant. Every year, it seems like many pastors crack under the pressure that can come with the Easter sermon. Egregious things are said from pulpits as pastors try to connect with their hearers, lessen the offense of the cross, or manipulate unbelievers into a profession of faith. Read Full Article »