What Does Your Podium Preach?
Like it or not, before you ever say a word your audience will make a judgment about you based on appearance alone. Right or wrong, it is simply human nature. People who have been in your church for a long…
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The Best Microphone for Preaching
What is the best microphone for preaching? I once preached a sermon that I thought was one of my best yet. But then I watched the recording. I was horrified! My mic popped and hissed throughout the entire message. It…
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Holes In The Fence (Sermon Illustration)
Your blood begins to boil. That’s it! You have had enough! Before you know it, you have lashed out in anger once again. Your temper got the best of you. Our words and actions in moments of anger can do…
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7 Safeguards for Using Humor in Preaching
Laughter is good for the soul. Think back to a time when you and your friends or family burst into uncontrollable laughter. Aren’t these some of the best moments of your life? Laughter unites us. It reminds us that we…
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Christian Road Rage (Sermon Illustration)
The problem with Christians is not that we don’t know what we are supposed to do. Our problem is that we know what to do, but don’t do it. John Ortberg illustrates it this way: A man is being tailgated…
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The New Logos 7 Bible Software – Is It Right For You?
If you want a powerful Bible study tool, there is nothing better than Logos. Years ago, if you wanted to do serious Bible study they had two options: Go to the library at a seminary or Bible college. Buy bookshelves…
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Thomas Edison’s Reaction to His Lab on Fire (Sermon Illustration)
I’ve often enjoyed repeating the true story of an incident in the life of Thomas Edison that illustrates perfectly the benefits of a positive attitude. Edison’s son, Charles, writes of the event about his father in his book titled, The…
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12 Christianese Words and Phrases We Need to Explain
Are you fluent in Christianese? Christianese is the insider language that church people speak which may sound confusing or odd to non-Christians. To give you an idea of what I’m talking about, watch this video poking fun at the words…
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The Bible – A Forgotten Source For Sermon Illustrations?
Great preachers are great story tellers. Jesus is the perfect example (literally). Sermon illustrations are important. They wrap heavenly ideas and in earthly examples. For this reason, I always collect good illustrations when I find them. In fact, a good…
