Similar Posts

Want To Join My Preaching Team?
I have an idea that I want to run by you. Here’s the problem: most pastors are doing too much. If you are like most pastors, you wear too many hats. You are the pastor, counselor, administrator, volunteer coordinator, fundraiser, evangelist, community service coordinator, janitor, Bible study leader, small group coordinator, website administrator, and graphic…

Long Live the Sermon: 11 Steps to Extend the Life of Your Message
The average pastor spends 8-15 hours a week on sermon preparation. Great preaching requires this time at least. But did you know that after 24 hours, people only remember around 25% of what you say, and within a week they may remember only 10% or less? Most people in your church can’t even remember what…

5 Preaching Tips For a Great Christmas Sermon
What could happen if this year, you preached your best Christmas sermon yet? Christmas Eve services are typically one of the highest attended days of the year for churches. A great message is essential on such a big day. This could be the only time many of these people will give your church a chance. It…

The 5 Styles of Preachers—Which Are You?
If you wanted to write the great American novel, you’d probably read a lot of Hemmingway or Twain. If you wanted to be a great painter, you’d study the masterpieces of Rembrandt or Picasso. And if you want to be a great preacher, it’s no different: you’ll study the masters. As I continue to grow…
How to Preach Like No One Else
Do you want to preach like no one else? Then stop trying so hard to preach like somebody else? Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love listening to great preaching! I am currently subscribed to 18 church podcasts (I recommend Downcast). I never miss a good message from preaching giants like Andy Stanley, Rick Warren, Mark…
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…