What The Blues Teaches Us About Preaching
The Bible says in Isaiah 54:17 “No weapon that is formed against you will prosper.” Many preachers, gospel singers and Bible teachers have emphasized this text to us. We all …
Has The Formed Weapon Prospered Against You? Read More
Folks will sometimes say that a young man or woman who obviously has gifts in ministry is running from the ministry when she or he does not want any part …
Running From The Ministry But Still Preaching Read More
At this link you will find a bunch of sermon titles connected to the scripture. Some are not bad, some are terrible, some are bizarre. I find that looking at sermon titles can help to rejuvinate the creative juices. It might help you, but be careful, some are absolutely terrible, for example:
We get emails and comments all the time from readers. I love to receive them and try to answer them if I can. Many are happy with the “down to …
Improving Your Craft….How Pious Ideas Can Kill Preaching Improvement Read More
One of the greatest temptations of preachers is the unrelated point. It seems that preachers often want to add in asides while preaching their sermons. You know when preachers are …
Asides And a Confusing Sermon Read More
Preachers determine the meaning of scripture so that they can convey that meaning to the congregation in the preaching moment. Preachers go to considerable lengths to make sure that they …
Preaching With Your Senses Read More
Preachers are expected to “tell the story” in the African American tradition. Often this is a call to preach the familiar stories that we all have heard multiple times. Preaching familiar stories helps both the preacher and the people. The people know the story that you are seeking to interpret and the preacher does not have to go looking in obscure sections of the Bible for something to preach.
Looking at the “Insignificant” Parts of the Text Read More
Russel D. Moore has an interesting article up on his website “Moore To The Point.” Somebody contacted Pastor Moore fearful of poor preaching. The individual believed that he was preaching …
Are Your Sermons Improving? Read More
Preachers. I have a very important question for you. Does your ministry ever leave the church building? You know many times we church folks act as though we have done …
Does Your Ministry Ever Leave The Church Building? Read More
I was talking to one of our readers during my office hours and the subject came to the preachers who get all the invitations. In some cases they are the …
Many Want To Hear Something Significant Read More
You have been called to preach, but it seems that your opportunities to preach are slim to none. You see your other associate colleagues who have more invitations than they …
While Waiting For Your Turn To Preach Read More
This is another one of the most popular questions. Whenever I have a seminar or receive questions through the mail, someone asks, “How do I know my sermon is ready …
When Are You Finished Preparing Your Sermon? Read More
One of the most persistent misunderstandings that people have with SoulPreaching.Com is the idea that Soul Preaching is teaching Black people to only preach to Black people. One white preacher …
Is Black Preaching Just For Black People? Read More
A few years ago, I attended a workshop entitled: “Authentic Patience: Improvisation and Preaching.” The presentation was by Rev Mark T. Davis who is the senior pastor at First Presbyterian …
Preaching Without Notes through Improvisation Read More