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Expository vs. Expositional Preaching: Navigating the Differences for Effective Ministry

What is the difference between expository and expositional preaching? As a preacher, you have probably heard these terms thrown around a time or two. But what do they really mean? In this article, you will discover the differences between expository and expositional preaching, the key benefits and drawbacks, plus practical…

Paul L'EcuyerJuly 12, 2024

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How to Incorporate Liturgy Into Your Service (Without Making It Boring)

Regardless of your faith tradition, incorporating liturgy into your church services can profoundly resonate with your congregation and enrich their worship experiences. However, it is important to find a balance between practice and engagement. Whether you're new to liturgy or looking for new ways to enhance your practices, here are…

Lynsey L'EcuyerMay 20, 2024

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Trending Mother’s Day Sermons & Preaching Resources

Mother’s Day is the one Sunday a year when we take a moment to honor the women of our community. Mothers and mother figures do so much for us and our community. Recognizing them with a powerful Mother's Day sermon and worship service dedicated to them is a great way…

SermonSearchApril 23, 2024

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Preaching Tips for Beginners

Preaching, especially the first sermon, often seems highly rewarding, filled with anticipation, praise, and a profound sense of spiritual fulfillment. This idealistic view can drive many to choose full-time ministry, expecting a constant replication of these peak experiences. However, the reality of consistent preaching involves high expectations, criticism, pressure to…

Kevin BordeauxJanuary 26, 2024

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7 Sermon Topics You’ll Want to Preach in 2024

Preaching year after year can be a daunting part of pastoring. 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 the questions,…

Lynsey L'EcuyerOctober 6, 2023

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How to Plan Your Preaching Calendar for 2023

2023 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 BainterDecember 14, 2022

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The 8 Keys to Planning a Powerful Sermon Series

The task of writing a sermon every week can seem daunting to pastors. One of the hardest parts of the job is creating fresh material each Sunday for the congregation. Some pastors have to preach multiple times a week at different services. The amount of content a pastor is asked…

Kevin BordeauxSeptember 8, 2022

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How to Prep Your Sermon Without Giving Up Your Weekends

Your weekends are sacred. So is your Sunday. This may seem like a contradiction, but it’s not. For pastors, your weekends aren’t really Saturday and Sunday, like many Monday through Friday 9 to 5 workers. For you, Sunday is the biggest day. If you want to enjoy weekend days with…

Stephen CoteAugust 18, 2022

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7 Ways to Start a Sermon That Will Ultimately Fail

Do you prepare sermons regularly or plan to? Then, like most communicators, you’ve asked yourself, “What is the difference between an OK sermon and a good sermon?” Maybe you’ve wondered what makes a message top or flop, hit the target or crash and burn, prevail or fail. Quite frankly, if…

Stephan CoteAugust 5, 2022

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The Essential Traits of an Effective Preacher & How to Practice Them

What are the essential traits of an effective preacher? The definition of the word “trait” according to Oxford Languages: a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person. Distinguishing qualities are the important words. Definition of “effective”, according to the same dictionary: successful in producing a desired or…

Stephan CoteAugust 3, 2022

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