9 Things I Love to Hear In a Sermon
After thousands of sermons, you stop being impressed by the flash, and you start noticing the essentials.
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Pastoring
The Pastor, the Bible, and Growing Up In a Pastor’s Home, with Albert Vaters (Ep 100)
The pastor’s home should be a place of joy, hope, faith, and generosity. Our foundation is found in the Bible and our first ministry is at home.
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Why I Don’t Read The Bible For Sermon Material
When we treat the Bible like a collection of sermon texts, we can lose the wonder and the beauty of it.
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There’s A Pastor Reading This Who’s Living A Secret Life
Confessing voluntarily instead of hoping no one finds out (which they will), is your best chance at healing.
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The Biggest Difference In Big/Small Church Leadership
Small church leadership relies on the pastor’s presence, big church leadership compensates for the pastor’s absence.
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Are We Making Disciples or Just Keeping Busy?
If we truly want to see our churches revitalized, we must take a hard look at how we are—or aren’t—making disciples.
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Hey Boomer, Stop Making Your Sermon Notes Rhyme Or Alliterate
Instead of playing linguistic games, produce better content. Then format it for how people really listen, talk, and live.
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The Clergy Sabbatical Toolkit, with Sean Nemecek (Ep 95)
A clergy sabbatical is not a luxury for the few, it’s an essential element in recalibrating your ministry and reestablishing healthy habits for ministry longevity.
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Reclaiming The Priority Of Preaching And Prayer
Preaching and prayer are Christ’s priority for pastoral ministry. These responsibilities should be championed above any other task within a pastor’s role.
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The 3-2-1 System for Better Annual Sermon Planning
Here’s a simple plan any pastor can use to add a month’s worth of sermon planning every year, without taking a month off to do it.
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