Coming up with sermon ideas is one of the biggest frustrations pastors have with preaching. How do you know where to begin? First, you need to choose a Bible passage to preach. But what verses will you teach? If you’re a verse-by-verse, book-by-book preacher, the answer is more obvious. But if you’re a topical preacher,...
These 15 questions will make you write better sermons because you'll focus on your listeners, on Biblical exegesis, and on being memorable.
Repetition is a great teacher.
Top 50 Sermon Themes of All Time: There have been millions and millions of sermons preached over the course of time. What are the top sermon themes?
Everybody Loves A Good Story, That's Why Jesus Told So Many. Here Are 7 Remarkable Stories You Can Use In Your Sermons To Help Illustrate, Inspire And Engage.
There are a lot of tools you can use to design sermon series graphics for church. Software like Powerpoint, Canva, Affinity, Photoshop and Illustrator can help you put together a great design for your series. Some of the tools I mentioned are robust and have a higher price tag, while others are lightweight but still
This web site provides many links to free sermon outlines. It should be worth bookmarking and will be updated regularly. We pray it is a valuable resource worthy of returning often. As a retired pastor I am well aware of the daily search for fresh...
Are you looking for some great ideas for youth sermons you could use at youth group? We created a massive and organized list to help you pick the best youth group lesson for your youth ministry.
To address the reality of the unreached and those lacking knowledge among us, here are six things pastors should say in every sermon.
Grace | Gift | Destiny – The Story of Jonah
Sermon illustrations can be a glorious bridge in a sermon between the text of God's Word and the congregation. A good illustration can open up a passage of Scripture, bring understanding to God's people, and touch their hearts with application.
So glad you decided to stop by. You made it for the best part (at least for me), the process of designing the sermon graphic. 🙂 In Step 3 I've shared my screen in a video as I design a series for the book of Romans based off of a thumbnail sketch you’ll see in Step 1. So if you want to skip all this and jump
What does it mean to be standing in the gap per Ezekiel 22:30? Read this short study on the meaning and how you can stand in the gap!
There is an important question we must all answer if we are to truly walk with Christ as Jesus' disciples did. The question is: are you a disciple or just a believer?
Nothing focuses your church on one particular topic than a multi-week sermon series. Here are some sermon series ideas for 2019.
How To Write A Sermon For Beginners: I have been writing weekly sermons for nearly thirty years and I have been mentoring beginners (students) in the process of writing sermons for several years. Here are my five tips for writing a sermon for beginners.
The role of women in the church is a hot issue, best handled with sensitivity and compassion—and maybe a pair of asbestos gloves!
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What if the big sins, you know the ones you try hardest to avoid, aren’t the greatest threat to your joy and the church’s mission?
Sermon sketchnotes.
Nothing focuses your church on one particular topic than a multi-week sermon series. Here are some sermon series ideas for 2019.
How to write a sermon conclusion for impact requires special concentration and thoughtful preparation. The best sermon conclusions are neither abrupt or lazy but deliberate. Take your time and craft a sermon conclusion for impact!
Can I Tell You A Secret? Most Preachers Don't Know How To Prepare A Sermon Well And Spend 10-18 Hrs/Wk Struggling Over Their Outlines. Here's The Better Way...
How To Prepare a Short Sermon For Beginners? I am often asked to share short sermons for special occasions. How do I prepare short sermons? I follow the five steps below.
Coming up with new youth sermon topics can be a challenge. Discover ways to find fresh topics for powerful youth talks.
I haven’t post a sketchnote in a while and I’m excited to be able to start posting more regularly now. We have finished our time in Children’s Church, and are beginning to visit other churches to connect and create a bigger community in Christ. I’ll post more about 5:13 Ministries later. Here are my Sketchnotes from Willot Road Community Church in St. Peters MO. Dr.
Nothing focuses your church on one particular topic than a multi-week sermon series. Here are some sermon series ideas for 2019.
Do your kids love Lego Bible Lessons? This Lego Bible Lesson is great to use with a Lego Sunday School curriculum, Vacation Bible School, Children’s Message, or for any parent who wants to use Legos to teach their kids a Bible lesson. Learning is always more fun when you add Lego. Teaching about Jesus andContinue Reading
Berger- Wood Rev. Dave Betzner is currently serving as a Vacancy pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Olney, Maryland. At the All Workers Conference in Oct. 2017 in Williamsburg, Virginia, he was eager to share a very special story with me. He showed me a book that had been made especially for him. In it are the SERMON NOTES from sermons preached at this congregation. His sermons. In Visual STORY form. Someone had indeed been listening. He shared that it was one of the most significant gifts he had ever received. In a series of 5 posts, we will share some of these beautiful notes. The drawings are the Work of Heart byDebbie Harman and Jeanne Berger. This project is being shared with credit and permission by the artists. J.Berger J. Berger J. Berger J. Berger J. Berger J. Berger J. Berger J. Berger J. Berger D.Harman J. Berger D. Harman J. Berger D. Harman J. Berger A very special gift from 2 friends that understand that connections to Jesus happen in trusted relationships. (Blurry and dark photos are from me taking photos of the book and are not the work of these artists. Connie)
When typography is on point, words become images. - Shawn Lukas, Designer I am always amazed by the artistry and discipline involved in creating fonts. Most of my designs rely heavily on typography. Font choice is HUGELY important in graphic design because different fonts evoke different emotions. A script font with
On this page you will find creative ideas, resources and activities relating to forgiveness which you can use in your kid’s work, kidsmin, Sunday school lessons
I have picked up a thing or two in preparing sermons / messages for teens that I thought I would share.
Adding a visual element – even a doodle helps you process what you’re seeing or hearing, but drawing stick figures or doodles you’re “writing” what you’re learning on your brain twice – once by hearing or reading and once by drawing. This is called dual coding. This helps you process information better, you’ll recall faster and retain information longer. You can use sketchnotes for anything,
Scripture says Christians were once darkness and now are light, but we need to learn to live as light. This 1-minute devotion offers 8 ways we can do that. #Devotions #BibleLoveNotes #Bible
While the American church continues to wrestle and debate about the question "What does the Bible say about female preachers?" Theologian N.T. Wright says the New Testament is clear.
Armor of God analogy using an orange and a cup of water. #ArmorofGod
The Beatitudes (Pack of 10) Info-Cards or Oversize Bookmarks Matthew 5–7 contains the Sermon on the Mount. The “Christian Constitution,”as it is called, contains eight beatitudes. Each presents a specific truth;in totality, they portray a picture of what a Christian should be.
