Do You Need a Soul to Preach? How to Use AI Ethically in Sermon Preparation
Using AI Ethically in Sermon PreparationAI can assist with sermon research, ideas, structure, and accessibility, but it cannot replace the preacher’s soul, pastoral presence, or dependence on the Holy...
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Feed My Sheep
When Preaching Must Feed the SheepRecurring dreams about neglected animals led Bill D. Hallsted to reconsider a preacher’s responsibility to “feed my sheep.” He reflects on the tension between...
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Be Seen, Be Heard: A Live Online Workshop for Churches
You pour your heart into Sunday’s sermon — but being online isn’t the same as being found. Your message is often buried inside a video on a page titled “Week 4,” where search engines and AI tools can’t...
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The Cure for Moralistic Therapeutic Deism
Keeping the Cross Central in Christian TeachingJon Weatherly reflects on the problem of moralistic therapeutic deism and argues that churches may unintentionally encourage it when preaching becomes...
View ArticlePreparing to Preach
Preacher Preparation Begins with the Whole PersonBruce E. Shields reflects on the lasting influence of a preacher’s character and argues that sermon preparation must include personal and spiritual...
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The Priority of Preaching
Why Preaching Must Remain a Church PriorityEddy Sanders argues that preaching should remain the absolute priority of the church because the church’s identity is rooted in the message of Jesus Christ....
View ArticleFive Ingredients Sir Winston Churchill Used in Every Speech
Speaking Lessons for Bible Teachers and PreachersMax R. Hickerson reflects on lessons from The Sir Winston Method by James Humes, drawing practical insights from Winston Churchill’s approach to public...
View ArticleWhat Is a Sermon? A Survey of Scripture . . .
What Is a Sermon and What Should It Do?Mark Scott reflects on the meaning, biblical vocabulary, and intended impact of preaching. Drawing from homileticians and Scripture, he argues that sermons should...
View ArticleWhat Is a Sermon? My Definition Has Changed Over the Years
What Makes a Good Sermon?Jud White reflects on a seasoned leader’s advice that helped him shift his preaching focus from impressing people to loving them well. He explains how creativity and humor can...
View ArticleWhat Is a Sermon? Three Words Describe . . .
What Makes a Great Sermon Memorable?Jeff Walling reflects on what makes preaching truly effective beyond the immediate Sunday response. He argues that sermons with lasting power often center on a clear...
View ArticleDeath by Platitude
Religious Platitudes and the Need for Fresh PreachingMark Atteberry warns that familiar religious clichés can bore listeners, stunt spiritual growth, and make it harder for Christians to connect...
View ArticleWords of Life and Death
Funeral Messages as Sacred MinistryLarry W. Timm encourages ministers to view funeral messages not as interruptions, but as sacred opportunities for pastoral care. Drawing from his experience as both a...
View ArticleHow Johnson Bible College Is Training Second-Career Ministers
Johnson Bible College distance-learning master’s programsJohnson Bible College in Knoxville, Tennessee offers a distance-learning Master of Arts in New Testament designed for both first-career and...
View ArticleIt’s Harder to Do than to Talk About
Local Church Preaching Ministry Is Harder Than It LooksChuck Sackett reflects on returning to full-time preaching after decades of teaching ministry students. He describes how local church leadership,...
View ArticleSpontaneous Combustion and the Weekly Grind
Preaching and Writing Require Creative PerseveranceMark A. Taylor reflects on the demanding work behind preaching, teaching, writing, and other creative callings. Drawing from Rob Bell’s comments at...
View ArticlePresidents, Preachers, Passion, and Public Speaking
Preaching and public speaking: When style matters—and when substance mustA student’s preference for “relatable” language in politics raises a bigger question for the church: how will the gospel be made...
View ArticlePreaching from a Well-Prepared Life
A Well-Prepared Life for Effective Preaching A well-prepared life is an indispensable underpinning for authoritative and effective preaching. In 1 Timothy 4, Paul’s charges to Timothy fuse personal...
View ArticleMore Important than Trans Fat
Fast food religion and the need for spiritual nutrition Using the shift away from trans fats as a metaphor, this article reflects on how churches can be tempted to offer what people want instead of...
View ArticleFaulkner Bible Lectureship 2026
Faulkner Bible Lectureship 2026 is an annual gathering centered on biblical teaching, preaching, and encouragement for Christians and church leaders. Hosted by Faulkner University in Montgomery,...
View ArticleBear Valley Bible Institute Lectureship 2026
Bear Valley Bible Institute Lectureship 2026 is a multi-day gathering focused on biblical teaching, preaching, and ministry training. The 2026 lectureship theme is “Behold Your King,” featuring further...
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