Sermon Preparation
Episode 181: The Art of Sermon Illustrations with Tom Elliff
Preaching
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 […]
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, […]
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