In Preaching Articles: "Joe Mckeever" showing 1-15 of 88

Four Prayers That Changed My Preaching

By Joe Mckeever on Jan 29, 2019

After two degrees and twenty years' experience, Joe McKeever didn't need more education, but he needed help.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 5:1-20

Tags: Preaching, Prayer, Education, Joe Mckeever

Joe Mckeever: Why Preachers Are The Way They Are

By Joe Mckeever on Apr 9, 2014

This Q & A answers, "Why are all preachers nuts?" and other things people want to know.

Tags: Joy, Preaching, Funeral, Preacher, Weeping  (view more)  (view less)

Joe Mckeever: My Worst Christmas Sermon

By Joe Mckeever on Dec 23, 2014

Joe McKeever, after 50 years of preaching: "I still approach the task with a sense of awe and inadequacy."

Tags: Preaching, Awe, Inadequacy, Worst Sermon

Joe Mckeever Asks: What's The Point Of A Worship Service?

By Joe Mckeever on Dec 6, 2018

The carnal mind will never understand the things of God. But do we?

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-2:2

Tags: Service, Worship, Understanding, Joe Mckeever, Point  (view more)  (view less)

Joe Mckeever's Build-A-Christmas-Sermon Kit

By Joe Mckeever on Dec 10, 2014

He's preached more than 150 Christmas sermons in his life, and they're still fun!

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-2:23, Luke 1:1-2:52, Psalms 107:1-10, Genesis 5:25-32, John 1:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Christmas, Preaching, Sermon Prep, Joe Mckeever

Joe Mckeever: The Worst Thing About My Own Sermons

By Joe Mckeever on Jul 4, 2018

Joe McKeever loves praise as much as the next guy. He also knows the preaching error he is most likely to make.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:5

Tags: Preaching

Joe Mckeever: 3 Vital Reasons To Tell Stories In Your Preaching

By Joe Mckeever on Jan 20, 2015

There are a thousand reasons for dropping the occasional story into your sermon, pastor. Here are the top three.

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16, Matthew 10:1-28:20

Tags: Preaching, Storytelling, Stories

You Can't Do That In The Pulpit! 7 Nevers

By Joe Mckeever on May 27, 2014

Joe McKeever's list is pretty clear. And we need to hear it!

Scripture: Psalms 73:1-19

Tags: Preaching, Pulpit, Disbelief, Joe Mckeever, Satan's Strategy, Recommend  (view more)  (view less)

Ten Deadly Preaching Mistakes You Can Avoid This Weekend

By Joe Mckeever on Jul 25, 2014

Joe McKeever not only speaks—he listens to the voices in the pews.

Tags: Preaching, Mistakes, Manipulate, Deadly, Underestimate  (view more)  (view less)

10 Gifts Only A Preacher's Wife Can Give

By Joe Mckeever on Aug 4, 2015

Joe McKeever: "She has the best seat in the house and the hardest job."

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Tags: Preaching, Wife Of A Patosr

Daring To Preach The Same Message Twice

By Joe Mckeever on Mar 8, 2018

Joe McKeever dares you to consider re-preaching a topic--or even a sermon--to your congregation.

Tags: Preaching, Homiletics, Church Practices

Help! Rescue The Sermon From Dead Outlines

By Joe Mckeever on Nov 27, 2013

Let Joe McKeever tell you about the day he took a lesson from Warren Wiersbe.

Scripture: Galatians 6:1

Tags: Preaching, Warren Wiersbe, Dead Outline

A Dozen Bad Easter Eggs: 12 Mistakes We Should Avoid This Year

By Joe Mckeever on Mar 27, 2015

Joe McKeever gets real with advice learned by the hard experience of many Easters.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Tags: Easter, Preaching, Mistakes, Fail

What Happens When We Quit Trusting The Lord?

By Joe Mckeever on Nov 28, 2015

Joe McKeever tells us about the day he sat in on a Sunday school class and made a startling discovery.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-10

Tags: Preaching

59 Things Not To Say To A Preacher

By Joe Mckeever on Sep 4, 2015

In his career as a pastor and preacher, you can bet Joe McKeever has probably heard them at.

Tags: Preaching