Colin Adams

Colin Adams is the pastor of Ballymoney Baptist Church in Northern Ireland (www.ballymoneybaptistchurch.org). He is married to Nicki and has four children.

How Long Does Your Sermon Cost You?

by Colin Adams 1 May 2013

Charles Simeon took a long time to prepare sermons. Speaking of the sermons of the great preacher, Bishop Daniel Wilson claimed that, “Few cost him less than twelve hours of study – many twice that time: and some several days. He once told the writer that he had recomposed the plan of one discourse thirty [...]

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Workman’s Toolbox – 1.5.13

by Colin Adams 1 May 2013

Dr Al Mohler – ‘Why Expository Preaching is a bad Idea‘ (video, audio). (This is an ironic title: Mohler is addressing objections to expository preaching and answering them). Getting through a preaching slump – Thabiti Anywabwile Book review: Al Martin – “Preaching in the Holy Spirit” It doesn’t matter if people don’t remember your sermons [...]

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John MacArthur – Video Lectures On Expository Preaching

by Colin Adams 24 April 2013

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Workman’s Toolbox – 23.4.13

by Colin Adams 23 April 2013

A lot of people I respect are talking highly of the book Saving Eutychus, written by Gary Miller and Phil Campbell. Here, for example, is Don Carson’s glowing recommendation: I have read books on how to make sure your sermon is interesting, and I have read books on how to make sure your sermon is [...]

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Lost in Translation?

by Colin Adams 23 April 2013

I had never preached with a translator before. But during my time in Portugal last month, I had the experience of preaching four times through a translator. What did I learn from this new experience? The best translator is a fellow preacher When choosing a translator, it would be tempting to simply opt for the [...]

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So Why Johnny Can’t Preach?

by Colin Adams 18 April 2013

For those who haven’t read the book – or would like to hear from its author – here Dr T David Gordon explains why Johnny can’t preach. One reason, believe it or not, is that he doesn’t read poetry! ShareTweet

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The Boston Bombings: What Can We Preach?

by Colin Adams 16 April 2013

Our hearts ache for the victims of the Boston bombings. No words can describe such an act of barbarous cruelty. No language can express the sympathy we feel for those suffering its consequences. Our mouths are, quite paradoxically, gaping and speechless. Yet pastors need to find words. Sunday is coming and the pastor will need [...]

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Workman’s Toolbox – 9.4.13

by Colin Adams 9 April 2013

How to turn around a church in 25 years. The Gospel Coalition Conference continues to be live streamed today (Tuesday) and tomorrow (Wednesday) Steve Jobs and the goal of preaching Marathon men: some thoughts on long term ministry Review: The Imperative Of Preaching ShareTweet

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Contemplations From Corinth’s Pulpit

by Colin Adams 20 March 2013

Lately, I’ve been thinking about preaching from the standpoint of 1st Corinthians 1:18 – 2:5. Here are nine reflections from a passage that is plunder for our thinking about preaching: 1. Gospel preachers are not the only one’s preaching. Paul understood that the voice of the preacher was competing with the voices of the “wise [...]

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Workman’s Toolbox – 19.3.13

by Colin Adams 19 March 2013

John Hindley explains the differences between a rural and urban pastorate. Having made this transition myself, I can resonate with much of what he is saying. Three preaching shortcuts to avoid Brian Croft speaks about voice problems on a Sunday. Hershael York on five things that are essential to any preacher: calling, teachability, passion, reckless [...]

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