4 Tips For Writing Sermons - When it comes to writing sermons, it is advantageous to follow a set pattern especially if you are writing weekly sermons. I personally found it easier to write weekly sermons by following a set procedure each week. I always start with prayer. I take some time just to read the text and observe what is happening in the text. I follow this by … [Read more...]
What Makes A Great Preacher?
What makes a great preacher or teacher? The effective teacher always teaches from the over flow of a full life. If you stop growing today, you stop teaching tomorrow. The teacher is primarily a learner, a student among students. Think about it! As long as you live, you learn; and as long as you learn, you live. If you want to minister to others, you need to ask God to … [Read more...]
How To Write A Sermon Outline
How to write a sermon outline! Generally speaking, a sermon has three parts - an introduction, a body and a conclusion. The introduction usually introduces the topical of your sermon. If you are going to talk about "How To Nurture a Dynamic Faith", then your introduction should introduce this topic. The body of your sermon should simply expand and explain the topic - this is … [Read more...]
How To Preach Without Notes
Let me say at the outset, how to preach without notes is not referring to impromptu or extemporaneous preaching. On the contrary, how to preach without notes is a technique when mastered will help you preach with freedom in the pulpit without being tied to your notes. Usually, impromptu or extemporaneous preaching involves little preparation; whereas, preaching … [Read more...]