Resist the temptation to plagiarize other pastors’ sermons. Here are five practical steps to consider when preparing a message.
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5 Dreaded Sermon Topics—and Tips for Handling Them Gracefully
It’s not that we don’t like the text or don’t know or agree with what the Bible says. The problem for most of us is that these can be divisive issues.
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5 Strategies for Training People to Listen to Sermons
Listening goes beyond sound waves penetrating the ear drum. Distractions are harmful, preparation is necessary, and hearing is a spiritual responsibility.
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5 Questions to Ask When You Don’t Get Anything Out of Your Pastor’s Sermons
Sure, there are some weak sermons and less-than-engaging preachers. But church members have skin in the game every Sunday.
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5 Marks of a Bad Sermon
To help you avoid preparing and preaching bad sermons, make sure your sermon doesn’t have any of these marks against it.
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How to Keep Fake News Out of the Good News
More than a few pastors inadvertently pass on fake news—often in the anecdotes or other illustrations. Here’s how to fact check your sermon.
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