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How to Preach a Text You Don’t Fully Understand

August 24, 2018Mike Leake 3 Comments

There are many advantages to preaching through books of the Bible. One “disadvantage” is that you’ll occasionally have to preach through a text that you really do not yet fully understand. But even this, I believe, is healthy for the… Continue Reading →

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How To Respond When You Get Punched in the Face

June 20, 2018Mike Leake 2 Comments

“…you will perhaps find it a heavier trial than you are aware of…” That heavy trial, to which Newton is referring to, is the trial of having your preaching of the gospel met with opposition. I’ve found the words of… Continue Reading →

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What If Your Proof Text Doesn’t Say What You Thought?

May 21, 2018Mike Leake 1 Comment

What do you do if the verse you’ve used as a proof text doesn’t mean what you think it does? I’ve always been inquisitive. When I first became a Christian I had a ton of questions, so naturally I picked… Continue Reading →

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One Thing I Hope to Learn From John Piper In Preaching

May 2, 2018Mike Leake 1 Comment

We preachers can be a bit like mynah birds in that we mimic our favorite preachers. It’s a little silly when we pick up some of their quirky delivery methods. But it’s also okay to learn from those who faithfully… Continue Reading →

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