The Power of the Pause in a Sermon
One of the biggest mistakes that preachers make is neglecting the power of the pause. Many of us are afraid of silence. We think we have to fill every second with words. Silence is awkward, so we are tempted to…
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Preaching Links 6-21-13
Great preachers never stop learning. They constantly work to hone and perfect their art of preaching. Because of this, I am always looking to learn what I can from others. I like to share my favorites every day on Facebook…
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Sermon Writer’s Block: 13 Ways to Overcome a Lack of Inspiration
The clock is ticking. The deadline must be met. But then it strikes… sermon writer’s block! Oh no! Like every week, the church needs a sermon. A good sermon. But when you sit at the computer and open a new word…
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5 Myths of Introverted Pastors – And How to Overcome Them
Are you an introverted pastor? Or are you thinking about becoming a pastor, but you worry you are too introverted? I recently received an email asking the following question: I am a teenager who loves preaching. But, at times I…
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Preaching Links 6-14-13
Every day I share links to preaching articles around the internet. So if you aren’t following ProPreacher on Twitter or Facebook, you should check it out. Here are links to my favorite preaching related articles around the internet this week: Get Over Your…
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15 Ideas to Jump-Start Your Father’s Day Sermon
Father’s Day is coming quick. Hopefully you are ahead and already have your sermon written. But in case you are still looking for ideas, you have come to the right place! Here are 15 ideas to help get your brain juices flowing…
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[Book Review] Creature of the Word: The Jesus-Centered Church
I just finished reading Creature of the Word: The Jesus-Centered Church by Matt Candler, Eric Geiger, and Josh Patterson. It is a solid overview of how the Gospel should shape and influence everything in the church from how we think, preach, worship,…
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Get Thousands of the Best Sermon Illustrations for Free
Are you looking for sermon illustrations? Most pastors are always looking for new illustrations that preach well. If you Google sermon illustrations, you will find thousands of them. But, lets be honest, most of these illustrations are crap. They are…