15 Things Pastors Need to Stop Right Now
Dear Pastor, I love you. I want nothing more than for you to be all who God wants you to be. So this might hurt a little. I’m writing you this letter because I have noticed a few things that…
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The Shadow of Death (Sermon Illustration)
The gospel changes the way Christians think about death. Jesus took the punishment that we deserved. For all followers of Christ, death has lost its sting. It is not the end, but the beginning. In his book, Christ-Centered Preaching, Bryan…
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12 Preaching Tips From Charles Spurgeon
Charles Spurgeon is arguably one of the greatest preachers in the history of Christianity. He preached over 600 sermons before the age of 20. The collection of his recorded sermons fills 63 volumes and over 20 million words, making it the largest…
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Mopping the Floor to Put a Man on the Moon (Sermon Illustration)
Every role in the church matters, no matter how small. Our mission is to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all nations. It’s a far bigger task than anyone could ever do alone. We are all members of the…
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A Better Way to Reach Your Goals This Year
It’s that time again where everyone is setting goals and making plans for the new year. As a pastor, my biggest frustration with setting goals is that I feel pressured to set result-oriented goals. I will grow the attendance by…
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ProPreacher’s Top Posts of 2016
Wow, 2016 is almost over. Can you believe it? I want to thank each and every one of you for making 2016 such an amazing year at ProPreacher. This site would not be possible without the support of readers like…
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Why You Need a Sermon Calendar, and How to Make One
Listen, if you want to be an effective preacher, you need a sermon calendar. You might get away with winging it for a while, but eventually, you will either burn out or fail to reach your God-given potential. If you…
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Get This Great 2017 Sermon Calendar
As a new pastor, the weight of weekly sermon preparation crushed me. I had preached a few sermons here and there before, but preaching every single week was terrifying. If I had not taken action to get organized, I would…
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The Offensive but Good News of Christmas (Sermon Illustration)
The good news of Christmas is that Jesus came to save all people. He did not just come to save the worthy people. He came to rescue sinners, no matter who they are or what they’ve done. But some people have…
