Pastoring
Let Not the Two Be Separated
This past Sunday was a particularly difficult one for me. I had been dealing all week with a […]
Preaching
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- Character
10 Characteristics of the Best Preachers I’ve Known
First, a caveat: determining what constitutes an effective preacher is subjective, so you and I might differ here […]
- Bible Study
A Week in the Life of Sermon Preparation: Using Lectio Divina
Preparing a sermon each week is a deeply spiritual endeavor that requires more than just intellectual engagement; it […]
- Pastoral Ministry
You Can’t Compartmentalize the Roles of a Pastor
- Preaching
10 Questions to Ask in Your Sermon Preparation This Week
Pastors, I know from experience that sermon preparation is seldom easy—and I don’t want to add any stress […]
Pastoral Ministry
How Music Prepares the Environment for the Message
Picture this scenario: A worship leader at a youth rally plays an energetic song. After the song ends, […]
Adams Lectures
75 Theses For Preaching in the 21st Century – Adams Lecture Series Part 2
Adams Lecture
75 Theses For Preaching in the 21st Century – Adams Lecture Series Part 1
Pastoral Preaching
11 Ways to Grow and Improve in Your Preaching
On the Pastor Matters podcast, I mentioned 11 ways to grow and improve in your preaching this year […]
Christ-Centered Preaching
Why Should We Preach Christ?
Growing up, I loved reading mystery books. Sometimes, I would get so excited about reading one of these […]
Pastoral Ministry
9 Ways To Re-Ignite Your Preaching Ministry This Week
Even those of us who love to preach sometimes lose our passion for the work, even if it’s […]
Pastoral Ministry
10 Questions I Ask Before Preaching or Teaching
I’ve been preaching and teaching a long time, and I certainly don’t claim to be an expert. In […]
Preaching
8 Suggestions for Planning an Annual Preaching Schedule
If I’m honest, I did far too little regular planning of my sermons when I was a young […]
christmas
A Christmas Preaching and Teaching Illustration I Pray Challenges and Encourages You
I remember well the Christmases of my childhood. Seldom did we sleep well on Christmas Eve. I doubt […]
Books
12 Recommended Books on Preaching
We at Southeastern Seminary have an incredible preaching faculty, including Danny Akin, Jim Shaddix, Scott Pace, Dwayne Milioni, […]
Prayer
Saturating Our Preaching in Prayer
The pianist played the final notes of the offertory hymn which meant it was almost time for me […]
8 Important Ways to Prepare for Preaching This Weekend
It’s the middle of the week, but I trust you’re preparing to preach in several days. Apart from […]
Application
Applying the Sermon to Generation Z
Generation Z (Gen Z) are the digital natives in our church. Most of them do not remember life […]
Adams Lectures
Adams Lectures 2023: The Priority of the Gospel
Dr. Stephen Rummage delivers an expository message on 1 Corinthians 5:1-11, using illustration principles from Tuesday’s lecture. He […]
Adams Lectures
Adams Lectures 2023: The Value and Use of Illustration in Expository Preaching
Should expository preaching include illustration? Dr. Stephen Rummage demonstrates the essential role illustrations play in […]
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