“Let the children come…” said Jesus. Preachers, we need to take Jesus’ lead to heart. Most preachers are only preaching to those 30 and up… if that. You need to preach in a way that involves all members of the congregation –yes, even the children! Be participatory. ...
Nerves come from fear of not living up to an expectation. If you ever played an instrument in a concert or for a recital, or if you had to sing a solo, or if you had to do anything on stage, “nerves” are a frequent hazard. But…. preaching is not a...
We all have our own opinions, economical and political. We have biases and thoughts on everything. But the pulpit is not a political soapbox. There will be both republicans and democrats in heaven! When the church focuses on Jesus, and allows the Holy Spirit to...
Make sure your sermon has scripture in it! While it’s fine to relate your sermon to everyday life, make sure your sermon is not just a series of “wise” sayings or psychological tips. Sermons that build upon scripture remind us why we are there –to worship Jesus! To...
Part of giving a great sermon is NOT giving a great sermon. Are you sprucing up for a performance? Or are you in prayer asking God to speak through you? Part of preparing for the preaching moment is the prayerful moment. In fact, one could say that prayer should...
If your congregation is stiff and grim, DO break the ice with something funny. But… beware that your funnybone doesn’t offend someone. Jokes that are in bad taste leave a bad taste in the mouth, whereas a well-played crack can make everyone crack up, relax, and tune...
