Sermon Preparation
Episode 178: Crafting the Sermon with Dr. Robert Smith Jr.
Preaching
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church engagementHow 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 […]
- Character
Engaging Exposition 2024: Panel Discussion
Preaching
Engaging Exposition 2024: Speaker James Merritt
Preaching
Engaging Exposition 2024: Speaker Jimmy Scroggins
Preaching
Engaging Exposition 2024: Speaker Robert Smith, Jr.
Engaging Exposition 2024: Speaker Scott Pace
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 […]
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 […]
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