Today’s guest post comes to us from Daniel Fusco for PreachingToday.com. We asked a younger preacher (Daniel Fusco) and a veteran preacher of almost 25 years (Matt Woodley, Editor of PreachingToday.com) to weigh in on the four basics of every good sermon. Think of them as four simple, routine, diagnostic questions that will help you prepare every sermon. It’s like going … Read More
Sunday Scripture: Staying Focused
“All of us must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent me, because there is little time left before the night falls and all work comes to an end.” – John 9:4 (NLT)
Billy Sunday on Greatness
“It is not necessary to be in a big place to do big things.” – Billy Sunday, American Evangelist
Sunday Scripture: Seeking God’s Counsel
“If you need wisdom – if you want to know what God wants you to do – ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking.” – James 1:5 (NLT)
The Importance of Sleep
Pastors should view sleep differently than the average person. For us, sleep is not the end of today; it is vital preparation for what God has in store for us tomorrow. Here are five diagnostic questions to ask yourself: 1. How much sleep do I need? The average ideal goal is seven to eight hours each night. You need to … Read More
Sunday Scripture: A Shepherd’s Focus
“Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them.” – 1 Timothy 4:13 (NLT)
Survey Shocker: Music Last, Sermons First as Worship Draws
Today’s guest post comes to us from Jeff Brumley for BaptistNews.com. Americans who attend church say the sermons – not the music – keep them coming back. In fact, music finished in last place among every category of church life – from volunteer opportunities to children’s programs – in Gallup’s April 14 survey “Sermon Content Is What Appeals Most to … Read More
Sunday Scripture: Eager to Serve
“Then I heard the Lord asking, ‘Whom should I send as a messenger to my people? Who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Lord, I’ll go! Send me.’” – Isaiah 6:8 (NLT)
Protecting Your Voice: 5 Helpful Tips (Part 1 of 2)
The voice is a tool that God has given us for the purposes of his kingdom. God has left the proclamation of the good news of the Bible totally dependent on the voices of His preachers. Taking care of our voices is part of our calling. These tips help protect my voice, which survives preaching 40-something weeks out of the … Read More
Diagnosing Sheep
Today’s guest post comes to us from Peter Mead for EvangelicalFocus.com. In pastoral ministry, there is a great need for the right diagnosis of sheep. Just as a medical doctor cannot ignore the person in front of them and assume the same treatment will be equally effective for all, so the pastoral worker cannot assume all need the same type … Read More