I have a problem that you probably have too. I’m guilty of talking too much too often, and it gets me in trouble. My kids start telling me about their day at school, and I immediately jump in and start…
You promised, “Never Again,” and then you did it again. Here is why white-knuckled willpower alone will never be enough to overcome temptation. If you are caught in the horrible cycle of temptation, sin, and shame, it can feel impossible…
We have more information today than any generation in history. In ancient times, you had to cross oceans or climb mountains to find an expert teacher. But today, you have all the world’s knowledge in your pocket. So why are…
Life is filled with all kinds of trials: pain, suffering, loss, rejection, persecution, injustice… the list could go on. It’s not a question of if you will face a trial, but when. So how can we have a happy and…
The claim that Jesus rose from the dead is the foundation of Christianity. If the resurrection is true, nothing matters more. If false, Christianity is a massive waste of time. He is either the risen Son of God, deserving worship,…
This one’s going to be a little tough to share, but it’s been on my heart, and I want to be upfront with you. Things with Pro Preacher and the content I’ve been making are going to change. I’ve been…
Pastors ask me all the time, “How do you preach an expository sermon?” How do you work your way through a text, verse by verse, and create a sermon that’s not like a seminary lecture, but is still compelling and…
Topic: Salvation, the GospelText: Colossians 1:21-23Takeaway: Once you were alienated from God, but now you are anchored in Christ. TENSION Years ago, I met this guy who was the last person I ever thought would become a Christian. He was…
Jesus was the master teacher. Thousands would gather to hang on his every word. People traveled far and wide just to hear him. The lessons he taught spread like fire and literally changed the world. As pastors, if there is…