By Brandon Kelley on Oct 31, 2022
"Sermon prep and sermon writing can be hard. Often times, it can even be painful. Anything seems better to be doing when we get stuck in a sermon prep and writing rut. But we all know that the work is worth it. The pain is worth it. The plodding is worth it."
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By Walter Wangerin Jr. on May 1, 2020
Preaching demands the whole person, and fear often accompanies love for God and His people. Pacing, trembling, and praying become part of delivering a faithful message.
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By Erik Raymond on Apr 3, 2025
Pastors often feel ineffective, but Christ’s resurrection guarantees their preaching matters. Lift your eyes, pray, delight in grace, and keep proclaiming Christ.
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By Ray Hollenbach on Aug 31, 2019
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Take ten minutes and write down the details from your preaching passage. Then ask yourself, “How can I help my listeners move from watercolor to the sharp clarity of oil?”
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By Leslie Holmes on Jan 29, 2024
From the recent Oklahoma tornadoes to 9/11, what do you do when tragic events overtake your preaching plans?
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By Erik Raymond on Jun 17, 2021
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Are you constantly mining the same sources for your sermon illustrations? Here are five suggestions to keep things fresh.
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By Brandon Kelley on Jan 5, 2021
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A sermon speaks from the grand narrative of Scripture to the grand narrative of your life. These two stories have identifiable tension points: use them!
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By SermonCentral .com on Feb 5, 2021
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How do you feel about borrowing other pastors’ sermons?
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By Steve Smith on Dec 12, 2023
When I practice Advent, I get the opportunity to yet again, start my life over. I am invited to step out and away from my old ways and to begin new ways of living better–living in a different rhythm; living in a deeper–more sacred way.
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