Does God give instruction on godly stewardship in the Bible? The short answer is yes. The Bible tells us that “God is love” (1 John 4:8), and at the heart of God’s all-encompassing love is generosity. As we seek to help the people we lead to...
Stop preaching sermons on the OT that wouldn't pass muster in a Sunday School class. Preach with authority, preach with the best, preach with the men whose sermons lit the church on fire with illustrations that are still relevant today.
We have the immense privilege of interviewing Jonathan T. Pennington here on theLAB concerning his recent book, The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing, available now on the Logos digital library. This book was one of the highest-rated...
As Easter Sunday approaches, now’s a great time to ask how to make sure your Easter sermon connects with your audience. Here are three ways to do just that. Preach with power through vivid illustrations and practical application Since the days...
It’s 6:10 p.m. I have 20 minutes to finish my weekly sermon for a service that begins at 7 p.m. My sermon includes a bit about ancient culture, a few major points I want people to remember, and some questions I hope the congregation will ponder. But...
Can you imagine polling your congregation and including the results in your presentation—in real time? Soon you’ll be able to do just that using Proclaim church presentation software’s Signals feature; church members will be able to vote right...
It’s Saturday night, and your preaching pastor or Sunday school teacher is sick / has a family emergency / is on a plane to Hawaii. And now you’re suddenly teaching in the morning. What do you do? I’m going to show you how to build a memorable...
Preaching from your iPad or Android tablet has never been simpler. With the latest update to the Proclaim remote app, you can see your sermon notes right alongside your presentation slides—no need to divide your attention. Now you can put everything...
On June 7, 1891, Charles Spurgeon stood before the congregation gathered at London’s Metropolitan Tabernacle and began his Sunday message with these words: “Those who associate themselves with a leader must share his fortunes . . ...
Friday: I am home from the Moody Bible Institute Pastor's Conference—time to hit the ground running. I'm sure glad I finished that sermon before I left. Free time with my family makes it worthwhile. Sunday: Spending an awesome day in God's presence...