The Power of the Pause in a Sermon
One of the biggest mistakes that preachers make is neglecting the power of the pause. Many of us are afraid of silence. We think we have to fill every second with words. Silence is awkward, so we are tempted to run from it and speed through our message as fast as possible. As a result,…
Preaching Links 6-21-13
Great preachers never stop learning. They constantly work to hone and perfect their art of preaching. Because of this, I am always looking to learn what I can from others. I like to share my favorites every day on Facebook and Twitter. But in case you missed them…
Sermon Writer’s Block: 13 Ways to Overcome a Lack of Inspiration
The clock is ticking. The deadline must be met. But then it strikes… sermon writer’s block! Oh no! Like every week, the church needs a sermon. A good sermon. But when you sit at the computer and open a new word doc, your mind is as blank as the page in front of you. The cursor…
5 Myths of Introverted Pastors – And How to Overcome Them
Are you an introverted pastor? Or are you thinking about becoming a pastor, but you worry you are too introverted? I recently received an email asking the following question: I am a teenager who loves preaching. But, at times I turn out to be an introvert. At times, when I want to speak out this…
Preaching Links 6-14-13
Every day I share links to preaching articles around the internet. So if you aren’t following ProPreacher on Twitter or Facebook, you should check it out. Here are links to my favorite preaching related articles around the internet this week: Get Over Your Fear of Public Speaking “Most people have a greater fear of public speaking than of…
15 Ideas to Jump-Start Your Father’s Day Sermon
Father’s Day is coming quick. Hopefully you are ahead and already have your sermon written. But in case you are still looking for ideas, you have come to the right place! Here are 15 ideas to help get your brain juices flowing and hopefully inspire you to preach your best Father’s Day sermon yet. 15 Father’s Day…