Whenever we open the words of God and filter it through the words of man we handle the most precious thing this world can hold. My own personal vision is to make the word of God understandable and applicable to people hungry for its message.

Few things thrill me more than to preach the whole gospel and see people discover or deepen their personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. I believe that preaching should be ‘logic on fire’.

A blend of careful reasoning from the scriptures and the dynamic of the Holy Spirit is one I try to maintain both in preaching and in worship as I am convinced that the Bible is powerless without the Spirit and spiritual expression is mere froth without the bedrock of the Word. I believe that God’s blessing flows when the Word and the Spirit are brought together.

I pray the teaching on this site will inspre you to follow Jesus Christ by unpacking God’s word to iinspire your own soul.

I have been regularly preaching at churches and teaching on conferences for 35 years. Since the pandemic struck I have been recording teaching for churches to use as part of their ministry. If you would like to discuss teaching in person or filming for you, please click here.

I’m combining with WebNet (West of England Baptist Network) to run workshops on preaching. They are designed for occasional preachers who minister in the church they attend. If that’s you …

Preaching God’s word compellingly has been one of my life’s passions.  I have had the great privilege of teaching preachers in Britain and in Eastern Europe about the art of preaching. This masterclass is a digest of those talks and seminars. So whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro, I hope you will find something that will take your preaching to the next level.

 

Full preaching blog

preaching workshops alert 1

The seven deadly sins of preachers - How not to be a bore.
30th May 2024/by ian

Galatians – rules or freedom?

Why did Paul begin his letter in such an unusual way? Do we live by rules or not?
15th April 2024/by ian

18 The seven deadly sins of preachers – part 2

The seven deadly sins of preachers - How not to be a bore.
13th November 2023/by ian

17 The seven deadly sins of preachers

The seven deadly sins of preachers - Number one is the same the world over!
21st October 2023/by ian

Nehemiah – an unsung hero 2

How did a King's wine connoisseur become an unlikely hero in the reconstruction of ancient Jerusalem?
15th October 2023/by ian

Nehemiah – an unsung hero 1

How did a King's wine connoisseur become an unlikely hero in the reconstruction of ancient Jerusalem?
15th October 2023/by ian

16 Preaching that reaches the heart

How do you preach in such a way that poeple's hearts will be moved?
14th October 2023/by ian

Ezra and spiritual renewal

Can a useless runaway ever be welcomed back?
25th September 2023/by ian

15 Reading and praying through your talk

How do you prepare yourself for actually preaching your message?
12th September 2023/by ian

14 The context of your talk

Who are you going to be speaking to and how might that alter the way you go about it?
4th September 2023/by ian

No Longer Useless

Can a useless runaway ever be welcomed back?
4th September 2023/by ian

13 The content of your talk

Which words are you going to use. In this talk Ian has a rant about inappropriate wording in sermons.
24th August 2023/by ian