Pastoral Preaching
7 Reasons Preaching Energizes Me
Yesterday, I had the privilege of preaching three times at a local church. I was tired when the […]
Preaching
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- Liberal Arts
Why Preachers Should Study the Liberal Arts
When Harvard University was founded in 1636, its purpose was to educate new generations of American pastors and […]
- Preaching
Recommended Resource – Simplicity in Preaching: A Few Hints on a Great Subject by J. C. Ryle
It’s a short, older book by a nineteenth-century Anglican bishop, J.C. Ryle, but it’s also filled with […]
- Engaging Exposition
5 Reasons Why You Should Come to Engaging Exposition 2025
You will hear powerful and edifying preaching. With speakers like Danny Akin, James Merritt, Stephen Rummage, and Robert […]
- Preaching
9 Simple Steps to Preaching or Teaching More Powerfully this Weekend
Your preparation for a sermon for this weekend might be finished – or at least leaning in that […]
Expository Preaching
Podcast Highlight – Episode 178: Crafting the Sermon with Robert Smith Jr.
Pastoral Ministry
I’ve Been Preaching for a Long Time: Can I Improve? (Part 2)
You can find Part 1 of this series by clicking here. In part 2 of this series, our […]
Pastoral Ministry
I’ve Been Preaching for a Long Time: Can I Improve?
It is generally agreed upon that Tom Brady is the greatest professional football player of all time. He […]
Application
Application in Preaching
The importance of application is noted throughout the Bible. Scripture insists that proper understanding leads to obedience. In […]
Why the Genre of Your Text Matters
One of the most important considerations we can have when interpreting Scripture is to consider the genre. Each […]
Jim Shaddix
Preaching Without Notes
“Try it! You’ll like it!” no doubt was one of the most successful and effective advertisements of the 1970s, maybe of all time. It was the creation of some brilliant ad execs for Alka-Seltzer, the well-known effervescent antacid and pain reliever.
Editor's Picks
Preaching by GPS
Like most people, I’m spoiled with the GPS app on my phone. All I have to do is plug in my destination, and I get step-by-step instructions on how to get to where I‘m going. While I regret not memorizing addresses and directions much anymore, I have to admit that the GPS feature is so accessible, off-the-charts convenient, and relatively dependable.
5 Reasons Pauses Matter in Preaching—and Why They’re So Hard to Do
My preaching professor in seminary challenged us to use pauses wisely in sermons—but doing that is not easy. […]
Sermon Preparation
Episode 181: The Art of Sermon Illustrations with Tom Elliff
Sermon Preparation
Episode 180: Preparing the Heart to Preach with Tom Elliff
Sermon Preparation
Planning Your Preaching
Pastors are busy. To make matters more hectic, many tasks of pastoral ministry cannot be planned. Phones ring […]
Sermon Preparation
Episode 178: Crafting the Sermon with Dr. Robert Smith Jr.
church engagement
How the Congregation Worships in Preaching
Imagine a chaotic Sunday morning scene. You’ve got a family of five smiling as they come into your […]
spiritual growth
Better Reading for Stronger Preaching: What Great Reading Does for the Preacher
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that preachers are readers. We line our offices and studies with books: […]
Sermon Delivery
Thank God for Boring Sermons: A C. S. Lewis Story
That was a real stinker, my inner thoughts declared as I reflected on a past sermon. When I […]
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