How to Use Other People's Sermons?

Posted on January 31, 2007

Craig Brian Larson suggest three guidelines for borrowing with integrity:

1. Borrow for a good reason.

2. Meditate prayerfully over the Scripture text and sermon.

3. Give credit.

He suggests several ways to give credit and avoid plagarism.

A note in the bulletin can say:

Today Pastor Smith preaches a sermon by Richard Allen entitled “Five Reasons to Believe.”

Today’s sermon by Pastor Smith relies heavily on a sermon by Richard Allen entitled “Five Reasons to Believe.”

So, what do you think.  Should the sermon borrowing begin?

Two U.K. Bands You Might be Missing Out On…

Posted on January 29, 2007

Embrace Chris Martin of Coldplay actually wrote a song for Embrace’s self-entitled album (below) called “Gravity.” Embrace is a mix of U2 and Coldplay with distinctive vocals, a definite stadium band. Also check out “Glorious,” “Ashes,” and “Someday.” Lyrics are middle of the road.

Keane Newcomer Keane blew me away when they opened for U2 last year. Tom’s vocals have a range like few piano-driven bands out there. The amazing thing is that they don’t even have a guitarist. Lyrics are sometimes cryptic, but fairly introspective and, at times, illuminating. Check the reference to the Sermon on the Mount in the great story in “Frog Prince.”