How long should a sermon be? The major branches of Christianity in the U.S. have sharply different traditions, with sermons at historically black Protestant churches lasting — on average — nearly four ...

IRVINGTON, New Jersey — Family members found the body of beloved pastor Ron Christian inside the same church where he delivered his powerful sermons. They found 51-year-old “Reverend Ron,” as ...

At first, I was pleased with the sermon I preached at my mother’s funeral almost two years ago. To begin with, I made it through without breaking down. I’d let myself weep a few days earlier as I was ...

Rev. Mariann Budde leads the national prayer service attended by President Donald Trump at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Washington. Budde's sermon was courageous, ...