How Long Should I Preach?
So many folks continue to ask this question that I thought I would revisit this idea. There are a few questions that come up repeatedly and this is the most …
How Long Should I Preach? Read MoreMonth: February 2012
Can You Write a Sermon Down?
OK, let’s get into some sermon philosophy. The question for today, “Can you write a sermon down?” You may think so, but I am not talking about whether to use …
Can You Write a Sermon Down? Read MorePreaching Without Notes is not a Brain Dump
This past weekend I listened and looked on the internet to a preacher who was preaching without notes. The preacher simply stated everything that came to his mind on the subject or not on the subject. He had highs and lows, but there was no rhyme or reason to the sermon. Then the preacher ended with a whimper and sat down.
At the end of the sermon it was difficult to remember any points from the sermon. There were a few “flashes of brilliance” but largely it was a long “stream of consciousness” without purpose. What went wrong?
Are Pastors Kings? Bishop Eddie Long And Pastoral Kingship
OK, I admit this is tangentially related to the point of this blog, but a few of you wanted me to put this up for discussion. Setting aside the obvious …
Are Pastors Kings? Bishop Eddie Long And Pastoral Kingship Read More