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Why Preparing Sermons Takes Me So Long

By Joe Mckeever on May 24, 2012

Proper preparation is not for the faint of heart. It takes prayer, study, and practice.

Scripture: Exodus 14:8-14

Tags: Teaching, Study, Preaching, Preparation, E  (view more)  (view less)

Managing The Clock In Your Preaching

By James Davis on Jan 5, 2012

James O. Davis reminds preachers that the length of a presentation is not determined by the clock but by the crowd.

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16

Tags: Church, Preaching, Time

Preaching That Oh-So-Delicate Subject

By Bill Hybels on Feb 8, 2018

Bill Hybels guides pastors and church leaders in the pulpit trying to navigate the sticky, delicate, important subject of sex.

Tags: Marriage, Preaching, Sex, Relationships, Homosexuality, Sexuality  (view more)  (view less)

5 Things God Never Said

By Larry Moyer on Feb 9, 2018

Larry Moyer advises pastors to beware of five misconceptions of God’s Word that can adversely affect our outreach to non-Christians.

Scripture: Revelation 3:20, John 20:31, Ezekiel 3:18-19, John 6:44, Matthew 10:32-33  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Evangelism, Witness, Outreach, Salvation, Gospel, Preaching, Myth, Bible Influence, Evangelism The Lost  (view more)  (view less)

The Critical Relationship Between Pastor And Worship Leader

By Chuck Fromm on Mar 15, 2010

Worship Leader magazine editor Chuck Fromm discusses the key imperative in a pastor establishing a meaningful relationship with his/her worship leader and team.

Scripture: Mark 3:25

Tags: Service, Church, Worship, Preaching, Pastor, Staff, Relationships, Fiery Furnace, Worship General, Love Your Enemies  (view more)  (view less)

How I Prepare To Preach

By Perry Noble on Feb 10, 2018

Perry Noble shares his seven-step philosophy on message preparation that has served his church and staff well.

Tags: Church, Communication, Teaching, Preaching, Pastor, Preparation, Leadership General  (view more)  (view less)

Energizing Your Sermons With Multisensory Preaching

By Rick Blackwood on Jan 9, 2012

Rick Blackwood helps preachers communicate God's Word in a form that is engaging, crystal clear, unforgettable, and more fun for the speaker.

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Tags: Church, Communication, Preaching, Pastor, Wake Up, Cohabitation, Illustration, Clarity, Time Is At Hand, Homiletics, Awake, Dress Properly, Adult Children, Communication General, God's Dwelling Place  (view more)  (view less)

Why I Love To Preach

By Joseph Stowell on Feb 17, 2018

Joseph Stowell says he loves preaching, but it's not like anything else he loves. Read this article and remember why you love to preach.

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 4:1-2, 2 Corinthians 12:9

Tags: Church, Preaching, Pastor, Palm Sunday, Homiletics, Disciplines General  (view more)  (view less)

Your Mother's Day Sermon, Pastor

By Joe Mckeever on May 3, 2010

Why is it so difficult for pastors of all ages to preach Mother’s Day sermons? Pastor-to-pastors Joe McKeever gives some assistance.

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56, Luke 1:1-2:56

Tags: Holidays, Preaching, Pastor, Mothers, Mother's Day  (view more)  (view less)

The 25 Most Influential Preachers Of The Past 25 Years

By Michael Duduit on Feb 13, 2018

Preaching magazine editor Michael Duduit takes on the challenging task of naming the most important preachers from the recent past.

Tags: Church, Leadership, Preaching, Pastor, Influence, Circumstance, Pivotal, Leadership General  (view more)  (view less)

A Renewed Mind: The Practice Of Humble Thought

By Robert Fryling on Feb 15, 2018

Robert Fryling explores the human mind as a vital partner to the body and spirit in spiritual growth and renewal.

Scripture: Luke 10:27, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 14:15, 1 Peter 1:13, 2 Corinthians 10:5, 1 Peter 3:8  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Thought, Humility, Preaching, Pastor, Devotion, Original Sin, Mind, Christian Disciplines  (view more)  (view less)

The 5 Most Dangerous Assumptions In Preaching

By Larry Moyer on Feb 20, 2018

Evangelism specialist Larry Moyer says there are five dangerous assumptions in preaching, and the extent of the damage they do may vary, but the fact that they are costly does not.

Scripture: John 15:5

Tags: Church, Communication, Humility, Preaching, Pastor, Care, Assumptions, Communication General  (view more)  (view less)

3 Lessons I Learned From Jerry Rice About Preaching

By Derwin Gray on Feb 21, 2018

Evangelism Linebacker Derwin Gray talks about how he became a better preacher by admiring NFL record-holder Jerry Rice.

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Tags: Evangelism, Witness, Gospel, Sports, Preaching, Football, Christian Witness, Evangelism The Lost  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching When The News Intrudes

By Eric Reed on Feb 22, 2018

When natural disasters, terrorist attacks, celebrity deaths, and political intrigue dominate the news, should pastors talk about them? And if so, how?

Tags: Church, Preaching, Culture, Disaster, Media, Trials And Difficulties  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching Transformation: The Change We Need

By Ed Stetzer on Feb 23, 2018

Ed Stetzer discusses the importance of transformation in the life of a Christian and offers points to assist the preacher in helping their congregation see it through.

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Tags: Church, Growth, Discipleship, Preaching, Change, Transformation, Counsel, Growth In Christ  (view more)  (view less)