In Preaching Articles: "I Still Believe"

Ten Tips For Preaching From An Ipad

By Brandon Hilgemann on Jan 11, 2023

Gadgets are making their way to the pulpit. Here are some very practical suggestions to avoid gadget failures.

Tags: Technology, Preaching, ipad, backup, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Of Course My Preaching Is Balanced--I Think

By Peter Mead on Oct 25, 2024

We tend to view ourselves as impartial and somehow capable of adjudicating "healthy balance" based on our own perspective. But how small our perspective can be at times.

Scripture: Daniel 9:4

Tags: Read, Preaching, Balance, devour, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Why I Participated In The Work Of The Local Association

By Joe Mckeever on Feb 22, 2021

Consider these five reasons to be involved in the local association. I promise you that Christ will be honored, your church will be strengthened, other ministers will be encouraged, and most surprising of all, you will find yourself to be more fulfilled in serving your Lord.

Tags: Church, Preaching

When I Don't Feel Successful

By Rev J.r. Vassar on Mar 20, 2022

From small mistakes to colossal meltdowns, we are all too familiar with the pain and shame of failure.

Scripture: Galatians 2:16, Philippians 3:8

Tags: failure, idolatry, Success In Life, success in ministry

The Dumbest Thing I Ever Did As A Pastor

By Charles Stone on Oct 17, 2024

What's the dumbest mistake you've every made as a pastor?

Tags: mistakes, Pastoral Ministry

The Power Of Concentration For Doing A Little More

By Brandon Cox on Sep 20, 2023

I believe that most of us can do more, need to do less, and that it’s possible to do more and less at the same time.

Tags: priorities, focus, energy, church leadership

3 Ways I Overcome My Fear Of Preaching

By Greg Stier on Jun 15, 2020

Preachers get nervous. Paul did too! These three practices transform fear into fuel by driving you to study harder, pray deeper, and preach like it’s your last time.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-9, 1 Corinthians 2:3, Matthew 22:35-40, Ephesians 6:19, 2 Timothy 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Spiritual Dependence

5 Reasons Why I Love Preaching The Prophets

By Peter Mead on Sep 9, 2024

When was the last time you preached from a Prophet? You could rediscover a rich resource for you--and your congregation.

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1

Tags: Preaching, preaching

5 Reasons Why I Love Preaching Psalms

By Peter Mead on Sep 12, 2024

Peter Mead doesn't even mention the messianic hopes or the glimpses into the godhead--there are five other treasures.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

3 Reasons I Began Using A Sermon Manuscript

By Jeff Medders on Aug 19, 2020

"I used to always enter the pulpit with outline in hand; but no longer. I now preach from a full manuscript — 2,500 words or so."

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Mark 6:1-8

Tags: Preaching, manuscript, Outline

10 Personal Discoveries I Made While Preaching

By Ben Reed on Sep 19, 2024

Ben Reed discovered that sometimes the very first person to be helped by the sermon is the preacher himself.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

How I Learned To Love Preaching About Money

By Joe Mckeever on Nov 29, 2020

Few subjects are as fraught with danger for the unsuspecting pastor as preaching on stewardship.

Tags: Money, Budget, Preaching, finances, Learning  (view more)  (view less)

Derwin Gray: I Prepare My Sermons By Dancing

By Derwin Gray on Dec 15, 2020

Are your dance moves timeless or hopelessly out of date? Pastor Derwin Gray has five suggestions.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Tags: Preaching, dance, teach, preaching

Matt Chandler: First And Foremost, I'm A Preacher

By Matt Chandler on Jul 18, 2025

There's no limit to the distractions facing a pastor, but in the end we are called to preach.

Tags: Preaching, Preacher, Matt Chandler, limit, Distraction, preaching, preacher  (view more)  (view less)

Should I Leave My Current Ministry Position?

By Josh Reich on Feb 24, 2021

Too many pastors work at churches they would not attend if they didn’t get paid to be there. Think about this: If you work at a church, would you attend it if you didn’t get paid to be there?

Tags: Job, Preaching