Renew Your Mind (Sermon Illustration)
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect” (Romans 12:2 ESV). For the…
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Fresh Bread (Sermon Illustration)
Stale bread tastes terrible. But there is not much better than fresh bread. Our faith is the same way. If we do not keep it fresh, it will soon go stale. Regular time with Christ through reading His Word keeps…
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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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When Pastors Do This, It Drives Me Crazy
I listen to a lot of preaching because I believe I can learn from everyone. Good or bad. Recently I listened to a pastor who began his sermon with a passage of scripture. He read through the entire passage. I expected…
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Let Scripture Speak for Itself
A while back I visited a church in my area (I love sitting in on other churches to observe and learn). The pastor was a great preacher. His sermon was engaging, clear, and spot on. However, I walked away feeling…
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Bad Sermon Math – 4 Ways We Misuse the Bible
Are you guilty of bad sermon math? No, I’m not talking about actual math. By sermon math I mean applying some form of change on the scripture you preach. Let me explain what I mean. There are four types of…
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The Preacher’s Manifesto
I am a preacher. I am a messenger of the most high God – an ambassador of the Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Corinthians 5:20) I am a herald of the greatest story ever told and the best news ever received….
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How to Write A Sermon – 7 Steps to A Memorable Message (Step 2)
Writing a sermon is a lot like building a house. There are 7 different stages that the construction of a message must go through before it is completed. In the previous post I explained how the first step to writing…
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Please Don’t Do This When Preaching
Do you have any preaching pet peeves? Maybe it’s something that preachers say that for whatever reason is like nails on a chalkboard for you. Or maybe it is something that preachers do that just drives you crazy. Today I…
