Preaching Tips

A sermon is more than just information. A sermon should be transformational for the listener. It must be understood and then applied to daily life. One way to do this is to incorporate sermon illustrations in your message.  Jesus Sets the Example The use of sermon illustrations is the same technique Jesus…

Planning a funeral is a time for pastors to walk alongside families during their greatest need and their greatest pain. John C. Maxwell once said, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” When it comes to pastoral ministry, people will not forget when…

The first recorded sermon from Jesus is His famous Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). While interpretations of this famous sermon will vary, Bible scholars and pastors agree that Jesus' preaching style was revolutionary for his listeners. Moreover, this sermon offers incredibly helpful tips for pastors on preaching the Word…

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…

We participate in communion during our church services to acknowledge the work of Jesus on the cross. It is a sacred moment in our services as we take the juice and the bread to symbolize the blood and body of Jesus. And we must teach teens communion's importance, too. For…

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…

The holidays are such a fantastic time in church. We get to celebrate the birth of Jesus, our Savior! Studies have shown over the years that people are more likely to attend church during Christmas and Easter than at any other time. In the church, the holiday season is a…

Easter is the biggest day of the year for most churches in terms of attendance. Churches all see a spike in attendance and new guests coming through the doors. It is an exciting time for the Church because it celebrates the most important event in human history–the resurrection of Jesus…