Preaching Quote #3 – Richard Baxter
What would you say if you only had one last sermon?
What would you say if you only had one last sermon?
Listen, if you want to be an effective preacher, you need a sermon calendar. You might get away with winging it for a while, but eventually, you will either burn out or fail to reach your God-given potential. If you still need convincing, here are four reasons you need an annual preaching calendar, and how…
If you want to be popular, preach happiness. If you want to be unpopular, preach holiness. ~Vance Havner The goal of preaching is not to help our people be more happy.
Writing a sermon is similar to building a house. There are 7 stages the construction of a message must go through before it is finished. We have already covered the first three steps in previous posts: Step 1: Pray – Connect to the power source. Step 2: Study Scripture – Lay the foundation. Step 3: Big Idea…
In economics, there is a principle called the law of diminishing returns. Put simply, the law states that after reaching a certain threshold, the input yields less output than before. For example, imagine you own a busy coffee shop. You find that one employee can make say 25 cups of coffee per hour. You hire…
Have you ever used an illustration you loved that fell flat when you preached it? I know I have. So why do some illustrations connect, while others fall short? Here is what I have discovered: The best sermon illustrations are found on common ground between the speaker and the audience. When you speak about something…
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…
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