Tag: preaching

How to Preach an Effective Sermon

6 elements for sermon preparation

Preaching to Ourselves

As a pastor, there’s something I don’t like to hear after I preach. I get where people are coming from when they say it,...

What Expository Preaching Is and What It’s Not

Dispelling three common myths

6 Steps to Powerful Preaching

Likewise, effective preachers don’t just ask, “How can I explain this?” They also ask, “How can I picture it?”  What story, metaphor, or image will build a picture in listeners’ minds?

Do These 12 Things Before You Get Up to Preach

Knowing it could be the most important hour of someone’s life is what intimidates you. God has big plans for this moment. You don’t want to fail Him.

Are You Called to Ministry?

How to discern your calling and what to do next

Don’t Underestimate the Cumulative Power of Preaching

The impact of 1,000 sermons from my pastor still shapes the way I interpret and live the Bible.

Two Essential Elements of an Excellent Sermon

Without both of them in place, your ministry will at some point go off the rails.