Posts Tagged ‘Preaching’
Build Anticipation for Easter Sunday
Easter is early again this year, and we’re excited about it! As we approach the day, we want to help you and your church community feel the anticipation to make this season extra meaningful. Here are five ways to building anticipation for this pivotal Sunday. Set the Stage for Easter Easter doesn’t have to be a…
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5 Lessons From A Female Communicator
Growing up, the idea of a female preaching on a Sunday morning was unheard of. I recognize that it’s still somewhat controversial in some churches, but let me be clear about one thing… I didn’t want, ask for, or look for the opportunity. It looked for me. I was 57 years old when my church…
Read MorePreach Definition & Sermon Definition
Let’s talk about what it means to preach a sermon. To do that, I’ve perused the preaching planet and see how some heavy hitters define “Preach” and “Sermon.” Preach Definition According to Tim Keller, “To preach is to expose people to the Bible in its clearest and most vivid form.” According to Louie Giglio,…
Read MoreSermon Bloopers
If you’ve preached for longer than six months, you probably already have one of these… a sermon blooper. A misspoken phrase… A slip of the tongue… And you say something that you absolutely didn’t mean to say. Luckily, no one caught in on video. Or, if they did, you promised to do three months of pastoral…
Read MorePreach Like Lebron James
Lebron James. Do you ever wish you had his yearly salary? How about for just one day? Yeah, me too. I’d also take his athletic ability, strength, speed, and headband collection. But enough about that. The truth is, preaching like Lebron plays basketball would be a good thing, right? Sure. I mean, he’s one of…
Read MoreSneak Peek: Preach Better Sermons 2016 “The Sermon Prep Infographic”
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the stuff we’ll be covering at Preach Better Sermons next Thursday, Jan. 14.
Read MoreWould You Do THIS To Improve Your Skills As A Preacher?
Being a preacher is easy… As long as you don’t want to get any better. If you want to improve, you have to pull back the curtain and walk into this terrifying arena called FEEDBACK. Before you have a nervous breakdown, take a deep breath and relax. This doesn’t have to be like dental surgery. Think…
Read MoreWin The Ultimate Preaching Suite!
Pastors, you face a unique challenge when it comes to shepherding a church. There’s not enough time in the day. You’re thinking, Tell me something I don’t already know. Between leading an organization (yes, your church is an organization), shepherding a group of people with their unique struggles and needs, preparing a weekly sermon,…
Read More40 Sermon Topics For 2016
One of the things we talk about in Preaching Rocket is how to create a preaching calendar. A preaching calendar is important for a couple of reasons… 1. It ensures a balanced diet. 2. It gives guest speakers plenty of prep time. 3. It gives your staff and creative team plenty of prep time. And,…
Read MorePreaching To The Unchurched | Stereotypes And Assumptions (Part One)
If we’re going to lead people who are far from God towards Jesus, we have to bust their stereotypes. This begins with understanding their mindset. Do you know what an unchurched non-Christian thinks of you, pastor? You’re out of touch You’re judgmental You have a political agenda You believe in fairy tales: the world was…
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