The smells, the bells, the sights, and sounds…..these are part of what makes Easter so magical! Don’t forget to include as many as you can in the resurrection experience, so that people can feel the excitement of the empty tomb, the joy of livingness. Encourage people...
When you are excited about the gospel message, about Jesus’ resurrection hope, about praise, your people will be excited too! In order to get people feeling the joy of the resurrection, the joy of Palm Sunday, you need to get them excited about Jesus’ gift of life....
Often pastors gear sermons only to adults. But if your kids are in worship, remember to include them. They pay attention more than you think, especially if your sermons are interactive and participatory. Think of creative ways to include kids, such as answering...
How can you use musical instruments in your sermon? This week, Len Sweet gives an example in his sermon about a violin and freedom. By having someone exhibit a violin, play it…..or use the strings loose and attached, you can bring the sermon to life. You can also use...
Lent is a bitter sweet time. Bitter because we remember the sorrow of the cross. Sweet, because we know the joy of the resurrection. Choose props and visuals that help people feel both of these feelings during Lent. This creates a unique and memorable experience of...
In a time of turmoil for the UMC, it’s time to preach faith. Preach Jesus. Bottom line. Jesus saves. We don’t. Sometimes, we need to get out of the way and let the Holy Spirit move. If we truly believe that Jesus is alive and powerful in the world, then… To...
