Tag: sermons
Two Essential Elements of an Excellent Sermon
Without both of them in place, your ministry will at some point go off the rails.
Matthew D. Kim: Preaching to People in Pain
How Suffering Can Shape Your Sermons and Connect with Your Congregation (Baker Academic)
The Preacher’s Pain
Excerpted from 'Preaching to People in Pain' (Baker Academic)
7 Ways Pastors Unintentionally Discourage Their People From Reading the Bible
Many of our attenders will not crack the Bible until they hear your next sermon. Why?
3 Ways to Use Your Sermons to Teach People How to Read the Bible
Discover effective methods for pastors to teach people how to read the Bible using their sermons.
How I CRAFT My Sermons
Its true that Saddleback has gained attention because of its growth over the decades, but I dont want our church to grow just to add to our numbers. Im motivated by changed lives. Im always asking myself, Who is the next person God will radically change? Whose marriage will be transformed next? What is the […] This article discusses Rick Warren's method for crafting sermons.
5 Neuroscience Tips to Improve Sermon Attention
One of the most disconcerting feelings we pastors experience is when we prepare a sermon and pour our heart into it, yet feel that it didnt make a difference in peoples lives. Its equally frustrating when we preach to see somebody tuning us out. What can we do to improve sermon attention? For when they do, theres a greater chance what we say will stick in their minds to give the Holy Spirit time to ultimately change their hearts. Here are some neuroscience-based tips.
4 Reasons to Plan Your Sermon Series in Advance
I've experienced several benefits from planning my upcoming sermon series months in advance.
My Top 10 Secrets to Improve Your Public Speaking
Practicing these tips will help you better connect with and engage your audience.
