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Do This And Improve Your Preaching This Sunday

By Peter Walters on Sep 15, 2017

We have a new family in our church with no church background at all. When I prepare to preach I think of them and go the extra mile to make my message as understandable and relatable as possible.

Tags: Communication, Preaching, audience, Teaching God's Word, Pastoral Ministry, effective preaching, Sermon Help, Sermon Delivery  (view more)  (view less)

3 Myths About Contentment

By Peter Walters on Apr 29, 2017

The school of hard knocks taught Paul that you learn, not earn, contentment.

Scripture: James 3:16, Philippians 4:10-14, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Corinthians 10:10, Ephesians 4:32  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Contentment, Discontentment, Dealing with Conflicts, Myths

The Battle Against Burnout

By Peter Walters on Oct 29, 2016

I think we don’t take seriously enough the fact that taking care of our bodies is a spiritual issue.

Scripture: Exodus 20:8, Leviticus 25:4, Mark 6:31, 1 Kings 19:4-6, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Proverbs 23:2, 1 Corinthians 6:12  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Body Temple, Rest, Commandments Sabbath, Pastoral Character

4 Ingredients Jesus Used To Hold An Audience

By Peter Walters on Sep 19, 2016

As a preacher, I am always looking for ways to improve my speaking. I study other communicators, for example, if a comedian gets me hooked, I analyze why he was successful and I love to read books on communication.

Scripture: Matthew 13:33, Matthew 6:5, Matthew 7:1, Luke 13:4, Luke 10:30, Matthew 13:34, Matthew 6:28, Luke 12:25, Matthew 13:16, Luke 6:46, Genesis 1:4-10, Genesis 2:10-20, Job 1:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Following Jesus, jesus parables, Communication Speech