When a narrative does its work, it can really work in the heart and mind of a listener. 

Preach to the people in front of you, but prayerfully ponder how the Sunday sermon can shape more than just that moment.

We not only come to faith at the foot of the cross, but we also become mature in its shadow.

We represent God not only in what we say, but also in how we say it. 

Myth 8: Since preaching is not a performance, as long as the content is good, delivery doesn’t matter.

Myth 7: A sermon is the output of a mechanical process.

Myth 6: A sermon is just the sum of its parts.

Myth 5: Only well-prepared sermons get blessed.

Myth 4: If the sermon is true, all is well.

Myth 3: If a sermon is really good then listeners will not be offended.

Myth 2: If it bears good fruit then it is a good sermon.

Myth 1: Since the preacher was led by God in the preparation, it would be wrong to evaluate the sermon.

It will be through spending time looking at Jesus that we will lose our appetite for self-promotion.

The fulfillment of God’s great sin-conquering, life-giving, problem-solving, Satan-defeating, promise plan was Mary’s son, baby Jesus.

We can make no greater investment of our resources than to help churches become infectious communities of gospel-gripped people.

You can preach the landmarks of a Bible book over the course of a few Sundays.

The reality we have to face is that we are not immune to such struggles.

In some churches those “in ministry” are expected to have it all together… so there may be nobody to talk to.

It gets mentioned in outreach planning. Preachers long to experience it through each new sermon. Reports on social media stir our longings.

We can preach about money after all, the Bible has a lot to say. But it is very awkward to talk about money for preachers.

Launching a series is an opportunity to invite people in and to invite people back in who might have drifted from regular attendance.

There is a struggle with temptation that is current and that is real.

There are some things that are preached with great life impact simply through clarity of explanation.

The preacher’s family life is real, whether you get to see the inner workings or not!

When a preacher helps them to see that this passage is relevant to their deepest needs, they will give it their full attention.