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What Is The Power Behind Every Great Preacher's Effort?

By Leslie Holmes on Jun 1, 2023

Without recognizing there is a supernatural power in all truly great preaching, we can produce an empty homiletical exercise.

Tags: supernatural, Homiletics, preaching, Power, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

People Listen In Different Ways—can You Reach All Of Them?

By Leslie Holmes on Feb 27, 2023

You're preaching to one congregation, filled with many listening styles. How can you connect with every individual?

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-15

Tags: Preaching, reflection, Listen, reach, application, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Preacher To Preacher: Why Do We Do It?

By Leslie Holmes on May 3, 2020

Whether we preach from a manuscript, a 3x5 card, an iPad, or without notes, preaching is still the primary means through which God hooks a human soul for salvation.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16

Tags: Preaching

5 Harsh Realities Of Preaching In A Barren Land

By Leslie Holmes on Sep 22, 2019

"We are indeed pilgrims in a strange place, especially as preachers."

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5, Matthew 13:57, Psalm 23:3, 1 Corinthians 15:19-22, Matthew 5:11-12, Ezekiel 33:6  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, barren, Integrity, Culture, Health  (view more)  (view less)

You Exegete Your Text, But Do You Exegete Your People?

By Leslie Holmes on Mar 8, 2019

"Bob Easley may not have gone beyond sixth grade, but he taught this quasi-educated preacher that there's a lot more to be learned about preaching than I ever got inside a book."

Scripture: Job 1:1-10

Tags: people, Preaching, Text, exegete

4 Things Every Preacher Should Forget Each Sunday Morning

By Leslie Holmes on Feb 24, 2019

When it's time to stand and deliver, we need to leave some things behind.

Scripture: John 14:20-30, Galatians 6:1-10

Tags: Criticism, Forget, Sins, blue, Preaching, mistakes  (view more)  (view less)

Fear In The Pulpit: Does It Have A Proper Place?

By Leslie Holmes on Jan 2, 2019

"Really smart preachers who know who they are, whose they are and who called them demonstrate that by a healthy dose of fear."

Tags: Preaching, pulpit, preach, Fear

Preacher To Preacher: Three Vital Questions Before You Quit The Ministry

By Leslie Holmes on Aug 26, 2018

Astounding: 50 percent of pastors serving American congregations are so discouraged in ministry that they would quit if they could afford to do so.

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, quit

7 Steps To Restoring A Powerful Pulpit

By Leslie Holmes on Aug 10, 2018

Veteran preacher Leslie Holmes suggests seven bold and certain steps to help give you the confidence to preach with power.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:20-21, Romans 8:28-39

Tags: Praise, Peace, Proclamation, pleading, Palace, pull, Power, Preaching, Prosperity, pulpit, place, Pleasing  (view more)  (view less)

Allowing The Spirit To Take Control Of Your Sermon

By Leslie Holmes on Jul 30, 2018

Somewhere inside most of us who preach lingers the need to be in control. It's what we do best, but being in control is the worst thing we can be when it comes to preaching!

Tags: Holy Spirit, Preaching, Triune, Holy Spirit General

How Should Preachers Respond To Tragic Events?

By Leslie Holmes on Jun 8, 2013

From the recent Oklahoma tornadoes to 9/11, what do you do when tragic events overtake your preaching plans?

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Parables Plus Preaching Equals Power

By Leslie Holmes on Feb 4, 2012

When we preach using modern-day parables, we're in good company. We're following the example of Jesus.

Scripture: Matthew 13:34

Tags: Preaching