Divinely Inspired Messages

Divinely Inspired Messages

“Fake it ’til you make it” works in many situations: intramural sports, social interactions at networking meetings, your first job out of college. It does not work in church—or at least not very well. It’s normal to have days where you feel uninspired, far from...
Story Telling in Sermons: It’s Not Just for Kids!

Story Telling in Sermons: It’s Not Just for Kids!

Do you remember your favorite book as a child? There were probably a few lovable characters, a memorable storyline, and a lesson to learn that made you choose that story time and time again. Storytelling is a great way to entertain and teach…and it works for all ages!...
How To Best Choose Pop Culture References For Your Sermons

How To Best Choose Pop Culture References For Your Sermons

Let’s see. There’s Chariots of Fire. Ooh, Ben-Hur is a good one. But those are pretty old. What’s at least from this millennium? Oh yeah, Fireproof and God’s Not Dead were popular. Those should all work to pull examples from. And if need be, I can always talk Star...
Your Next Unique Sermon Is Closer Than You Think

Your Next Unique Sermon Is Closer Than You Think

Assuming you take two weeks off a year (can I recommend you take even more weeks off from at least the pulpit?), you probably preach fifty sermons a year. Do you have a Sunday evening service as well? Then make that a hundred sermons. Wednesdays too? Now we’re looking...