Have you ever been in a place where you really wanted to give your all to a sermon, but just couldn't? Maybe you found yourself caught up in the pulpit and it was time for you to speak, but you just couldn't bring yourself to do it. Or maybe, you found a good sermon, but found yourself not wanting to follow it through because you just didn't feel like you could really sing it well. Whatever the case may be, you don't have to give up on the idea of being a good preacher just because you aren't ab...

Preparing people for sermons is a wise practice for just about any kind of ministry. Sermons are not easy, in fact, they are quite hard to write. In order to prepare people for their sermons, the writer must be able to see and know what needs to be said. Many times I think that writers are too focused on what they should say and not what the person receiving their sermon ought to hear. I think that if a minister had a clear vision of the end result of every sermon he preached, he would go out of...

Stewardship of Bible verses is an essential part of the work of being a pastor. A lot of what goes on in society is related to how we view scripture verses that are meant for people to read. Too often, people just pull out one or two scriptures and then argue about it. It's a shame because most of these people have not even read the entire scriptures involved in the debate. Sometimes people who do have the Bible are actually quite smart because they spend so much time studying the meaning of sc...

The clergy have a special role in promoting their churches need to keep in mind that they are not the only ones who can use church media graphics. Church leaders, priests, bishops, and religious individuals, ministers, even deacons, have a tremendous opportunity to share their love of Christ with others through graphics. This is so much more than just being an accessory or a decoration for church buildings. It actually reaches out to a larger group of people in a non-threatening way. It builds r...

Funeral sermons are a necessary part of any pastor's services. It doesn't mean that they are an easy sermon to give, however. It is also true that most if not all pastors would rather not have to give these types of sermons anyway. Another unfortunate truth is that there have been too many of the sermons needed too often lately. Writing funeral sermons is not an easy task and it should probably not be done on your own. If you look out there you can probably find a community that can help you...

Let's get some things clear right before we get started. If you are wondering what sermon notes are then you should know they are the notes that you need to make in order to deliver an effective sermon. Generally, these notes give you a good overview of what you want to say over the course of your sermon that day. They help to keep you organized and ready to deliver an effective sermon that will move your flock into action after your service is done. At least, that is the hope of a sermon. Where...

Most people who write sermons always feel like they are holding back a bit. The want is to go no-holds-barred into any sermon and say what needs to be said. However, as we all know, there is what you want to say and then what needs to be said in order to do what is right for your ministry or church. What should not change is the overall message that you deliver to the audience. You are part of the great commission and you need to uphold your message to that light. Some things are not comfortable...