Preaching Quote #3 – Richard Baxter
What would you say if you only had one last sermon?
Only 1/3 of Preaching is the Words You Say
Do you ever obsess over the words of a sermon? If you are like me, you can sometimes spend hours trying to craft the best possible way to explain a Biblical principle. We work like wordsmiths trying to pound out the very best phrases. But sometimes this can be a problem. Our obsession over words…
Preaching Links 6.28.13
Pastors need to be humble. We should never stop learning. We should constantly work to hone and perfect our craft. Our great God deserves our greatest dedication and effort. Because of this, I am always looking to learn what I can from others. I figure if something helps me or challenges my thinking, it will…
VIDEO: Pastor Goes Off On His Congregation
The following video of one pastor’s rant while on stage has been making its way around the internet over the last few days. Check it out: Can’t see the video? Click here. What Can We Learn? Although we don’t know the exact context behind why this man went off on his congregation, I think it…
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…