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Sermons on Lent: Preparing Hearts for Easter

The 40-day season of Lent is fast approaching. During this solemn time, Christians around the world prepare their hearts for Holy Week and Easter Sunday. There are many different ways to approach this season, but most sermons on Lent focus on the following themes: Repentance & Reflection Fasting & Prayer…

SermonSearch StaffFebruary 11, 2025

Preaching Tips

Preaching to Youth: 5 Dos and Don’ts

Preaching to youth is a huge responsibility and an incredible honor. You get to help shape and lead the next generation. It is a critical job, which means many things must be considered when preaching to teenagers. Many pastors miss the mark when preaching to youth, so here are five…

Lynsey L'ecuyerJanuary 22, 2025

Sermon Ideas

Why You Need to Keep Ready-To-Preach Sermon Outlines Handy

A pastor never knows what they are walking into each day when it comes to serving the needs of others. After all, emergencies never happen at a good time. And sometimes, a pastor's routine simply gets interrupted by daily life. One way to prepare for this is to have ready-to-preach…

Kevin BordeauxJanuary 14, 2025

Encouragement

3 Self-Care Strategies for Pastors: Maintaining Spiritual Health

Over the years, many reports have shed light on the stress that pastors face. It's all too common for pastors to experience burnout, significant stress, health issues, and relational challenges. But it doesn't have to be this way! Stress and burnout aren't what God intended for any of us, and…

Lynsey L'ecuyerDecember 15, 2024

Preaching Tips Sermon Ideas

7 Sermon Topics You’ll Want to Preach in 2025

Do you know which sermon topics you will preach in the new year? You may be asking yourself, What do I preach next year? How can I get ahead in my sermon preparation? What are the sermon topics that my church needs to hear in the coming year? No matter…

Lynsey L'ecuyerDecember 15, 2024

Sermon Ideas

8 Advent Sermon Ideas to Captivate Your Congregation

Advent is a wonderful time to celebrate the arrival of our Savior, Jesus! This season is all about preparing our hearts for His birth and reflecting on His significance in our lives. As we prepare for this beautiful season, consider incorporating some of these 5 Advent sermon ideas to captivate…

Lynsey L'ecuyerDecember 9, 2024

Preaching Tips Sermon Ideas

5 Ways to Change Up Your 3-Point Sermon Outline

There are many ways to create great sermons and outlines. The 3-point sermon outline is a popular approach. This type of sermon has one major theme or message supported by just three points. Because it has a simple format, it is easier for congregations to understand and apply. However, creativity…

Kevin BordeauxNovember 12, 2024

Preaching Tips

How to Plan Your Preaching Calendar for 2025

2025 is almost here, and if you’re like many pastors, your preaching calendar for next year is a cursor blinking on a blank page. Sometimes this is the hardest place to be. Planning for an entire year can be intimidating. However, taking the first step to get started can lead…

Angela BainterNovember 1, 2024

Preaching Tips

How to Deliver a Funeral Sermon for an Unbeliever: 5 Things to Remember

Officiating a funeral is tough task for a minister. It involves being a chaplain to the family, bringing support and even offering advice on how to figure out the estate or other items that go with a deceased family member. What can make this situation even tougher though is when…

Kevin BordeauxOctober 2, 2024

Preaching Tips Sermon Ideas

Create an Engaging Sermon on the Beatitudes

Writing sermons week after week is a very important process. You aren’t just getting up to speak or share a nice story; it’s an opportunity to preach and declare the Word of God. It’s not a moment for talent or skill, but it is truly a holy moment. If you…

Lynsey L'ecuyerOctober 2, 2024

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