When I was pastoring my last congregation in the Isle of Lewis, I did most of my sermon preparation on Saturday. I know that leaving it to the last minute is not “best practice,” but congregational and part-time seminary responsibilities dictated…
When I was pastoring my last congregation in the Isle of Lewis, I did most of my sermon preparation on Saturday. I know that leaving it to the last minute is not “best practice,” but congregational and part-time seminary responsibilities dictated…
“Enhanced interrogation techniques” is another term for biblical exegesis. Like an interrogator, the expositor approaches a text of Scripture from multiple angles with varied questions to “extract” as much truth as possible from the words until the text or the…
What will I preach on?” This is the question which challenges, vexes, and even haunts many preachers every day of their lives. Some preachers answer the question by preaching on social issues, or on politics, or on psychology. For the…
“You’ve preached, but the response was mixed. The young were excited and enthused, but the old fell asleep. Or perhaps the old were rejuvenated, but the young were checking their texts and emails. And that seems to happen most Sundays.…
Carmine Gallo analyzes Steve Jobs’ presentation techniques in this fascinating video: Here are some of his points: 1. Make the theme clear and consistent 2. Provide the outline 3. Open and close each section with a clear transition 4. Demonstrate…
How long will you spend on sermon preparation today? Of that time, how long will you spend on crafting your sermon title? My good friend Steven Lee, President of Sermonaudio.com, says that the key to increasing sermon-downloads is an attractive sermon…