Malcolm Cox

Have you ever got lost in the fog? The fog of war is well-known. But what about the fog of life? Mist can be an opportunity for fun. But it can also be an opportunity for soberness. As James wrote,

 

“Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” (James 4:14 NIV11)

Do you use handouts as part of your Sunday sermons? I have seven tips for making the most of handouts. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.

Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].

Thanks again for watching. Have a terrific Tuesday, and a wonderful week.

God bless,

Malcolm

Freshening up familiar songs is a must for leaders of corporate worship. What's the best way to do this? One method is to vary the chords and harmonies. In the second of this series I offer here some thoughts on alternative chords for the song, "I love to praise Him". See the chord sheet here:

It is our responsibility, as worship leaders, to examine the effectiveness of our corporate worship. In the first of a series I offer here some thoughts on the specifics of assessing trends in worship.

Sometimes we feel spiritually strong. We'll take on all-comers. On those days I read Acts and can see myself backing up Paul as he preaches to the baying crowds. I'd be happy to keep him company in a Philippian jail. Not always, though. The days are all too frequent when I feel weak. On those days I avoid Acts. What to do on the 'weak' days?

What do we do when the unexpected happens? I offer some tips on how to cope when preaching with less than perfect preparation. What are your ideas?

Thank you for listening to this podcast. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.

Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].

Thanks again for listening. Have a terrific Tuesday, and a wonderful week.

God bless,

Malcolm

I lead musical worship in Church congregations. It is a privilege, a joy, and hard work! I need spiritual strength to lead worship. Where is the supply coming from?

What's the right blend of pastoral work and preaching preparation? How do we know whether we are getting it right? I share three tips to help us make wise decisions about both.

Quote in the video taken from: https://churchleaders.com/pastors/preaching-teaching/157953-tim-keller-answers-10-preaching-questions.html.

Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.

Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].

Thanks again for watching. Have a terrific Tuesday, and a wonderful week.

God bless,

Malcolm

Have politicians and public authority figures ever been more derided? Perhaps, but not in my lifetime. We'd agree they need our prayers, but do we, in fact, pray for them? What does the Bible have to say?

What's the best way to prepare to speak through a translator? And how do we make sure a lesson goes well on the day? I offer seven tips to help us speak with excellent impact even through the language barrier.

Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.

Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].

Thanks again for watching. Have a terrific Tuesday, and a wonderful week.

God bless,

Malcolm