Preaching Through Tough Texts
As pastors, we have a responsibility to communicate the gospel clearly and compellingly. Unfortunately, this isn’t always easy to do. Part of being a pastor also means preaching through tough
December 15, 2022
As pastors, we have a responsibility to communicate the gospel clearly and compellingly. Unfortunately, this isn’t always easy to do. Part of being a pastor also means preaching through tough
When you became a pastor, were you “signing up” for despair and pain? To be honest, it is part of the equation of leading. Have you modeled healthy leadership during
As a pastor, you’ve probably put a great deal of time and effort into learning how to preach an effective sermon. It makes sense, as some might argue that the
There are two primary reasons pastors do not get valuable feedback and evaluation on their preaching. Discover how to get past these blockers and improve your preaching.
Each year pastors face the unique challenges that come with preaching through Christmas Eve and Easter sermons. Both holidays bring increased attendance numbers. But with that comes the challenge of
Postures pastors can take from the pulpit as they address headlines, happenings, and major cultural events that are tragic or controversial.
How to preach a sermon series through one or all of the Gospel books. Insights into choosing the length, perspectives, themes, and creating an overall structure of your Gospel sermon
The thought of preaching through an election season is enough to make most pastors break out into a cold sweat. In our culture, belief in God and the centrality of
The Easter Sunday sermon is the most important Sunday of the year as churches overflow with people eager to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. The burden of a pastor is
Preaching a vision sermon series is too often relegated to a few select messages at the beginning of the calendar year or the school year. A spotlight is placed on
Turn your messages into a book, social media posts, email newsletter, and other sermon micro content.
You’ve done your research, and you’ve nailed down your big idea. You’ve researched sermon illustrations and found several perfect for your sermon and you’re confident in your conclusion. Now there
UPDATED: We have added even more fall sermon series ideas and recommendations! Fall is one of the busiest and important seasons for the church, whether that is with an influx
A church’s sermon series graphics do much more lifting than simply filling the projection screen on a Sunday morning. As archeologists have uncovered artwork from early Christians, we have developed
Podcasts make a big difference for pastors. If you’re a pastor, you know that finding content for your sermons can be challenging. You also understand that keeping up with the
Sermon illustrations help retain audience attention. Our world today is full of so much chaos and noise it can be difficult for our minds to know what to focus on.
Grab the attention of your congregation at the beginning of every sermon. Four questions to help you write a captivating sermon introduction.
The part of writing that pastors tend to struggle with most is how to end a sermon well. Like a pilot landing a plane, creating powerful sermon endings are often
Have you ever had a message fall completely flat? Everyone has. Few feelings are as dire as the one you experience delivering your message knowing with every second that passes,
Where were you when you saw The Passion of the Christ for the first time? Can you remember where you sat? Who you were with? What it was like at
6 free sermon outline templates plus insights for creating your own custom sermon outline. Benefits of a sermon outline and the impact a sermon outline has on your preaching.
Where do you start your message? At the beginning? At the end? Do you start your message with an illustration or a story? Of all the places you could start, there is
Most pastors and church staff members will spend a large chunk of their time, energy, and budget on Easter Sunday; to the point where they forget about the sermon after
Ideas for Palm Sunday including sermon outline ideas, Holy Week ideas, illustration ideas, cultural references, and more.
Looking for some of the top sermons from 2021 according to other pastors and churches? This article is for you. When ministry is rolling it is one of the most
We all know the American church is facing challenging times. A well-presented sermon series on the Book of Acts reminds all of us that these are not unprecedented times… it’s
Before we get into creating a pastor sabbatical plan, we need to examine why a pastor sabbatical plan should even be on the table. As a pastor, you know that
Do you want to turn your sermon series into a book? If you’ve never done this before (or even if you have), there are some key steps you’ll want to
Before you burn out, stop. Take time today to evaluate your current level of balance (even if there’s hardly any balance at all) and use these secrets to improve your
Do you have a preaching plan? If you don’t, it’s costing you and your ministry. A preaching plan gives you the ability to manage your preparation time (giving you more
Attendance at church is naturally higher in the fall time, so this is a great time of year to be intentional about building momentum in your church. We wanted to
Since the founding of Ministry Pass, we’ve published a lot of sermon series. Along the way, we’ve learned a few lessons about what you should and shouldn’t do when
If you’re looking to improve your preaching, there are plenty of steps you can take, like planning your sermons in advance, developing a preaching team, or using a better system
As a pastor, you may find yourself in a church that doesn’t pay well- or at all- and need to earn some extra money in order to be able to
Today, we’re going to make a case for why you should consider having some sermon-based small groups at your church- they make it easier to recruit group leaders and they
As you’re discipling leaders, it’s important to remember that discipleship and sanctification don’t happen in a linear fashion. Growth is messy, but with intentionality over time, you should see
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