By Ron Forseth on Jan 1, 2024
A thoughtful look at plagiarism, quotation, and citation in preaching, showing how conscience, diligence, and trust shape ethical and faithful sermon use.
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By Bruce Frank on Aug 17, 2020
Bruce Frank, lead pastor of of Biltmore Baptist Church, one of the top 50 fastest-growing churches in America, shares his sermon prep process.
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By Jim Martin on Apr 13, 2020
Faithful week-in, week-out preaching depends less on clever ideas and more on habits of love, clarity, restraint, identification, and genuine passion. These ten simple practices help preachers serve their congregations with messages that are understood, valued, and taken to heart.
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By Peter Mead on Jun 1, 2020
Even slight shifts in tone, focus, or structure can distort a sermon’s flavor. Guard the gospel, preach the text, and let Scripture, not your outline, set the menu.
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By Dr. Larry Moyer on May 22, 2020
Illustrations turn speakers into communicators. They clarify truth, reveal the preacher’s understanding, awaken attention, and help listeners see biblical realities clearly.
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By Peter Mead on Aug 13, 2024
Many sermons feel flat because the text is only half-used. These common mistakes show how preachers drift from Scripture and how to return to full, faithful exposition.
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By Kevin Larson on Aug 16, 2024
Sharing the pulpit strengthens the church, protects the pastor, and equips future leaders. Fear and pride keep pastors from doing it, but the cost is too high to ignore.
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By Kevin Larson on Jul 6, 2020
Pastors must train and release future preachers. Equip elders, recruit gifted men, create opportunities, teach them well, and share the pulpit for the church’s good.
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By Peter Mead on May 6, 2025
Commentaries help with study, not sermon writing. Avoid atomized thinking, over-quoting, and needless citations to keep preaching clear and transformative.
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