Fear Not (Series Overview)
If you think our days are full of reasons to fear, you must consider what it must have been like during that first Christmas when God invaded some people’s plans for His own. Met by God, these individuals were all overwhelmed by uncertainty, but the presence and promise of God were meant to rid them of fear and embolden them to go forward.…
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2023 Sermon Series
While we don't know what might happen in 2023, we know who will reign throughout it all, and that's why we go to His Word for direction. In the Scriptures, we discover our redeemed identity and our redirected activity.…
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2023 Sermon Planning Resource
Would you like a guide to help you prepare long-term sermon planning for next year? Here is a free resource to help you plan where God is leading you to lead your congregation.…
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Parables [Series Overview]
Parables were Jesus' Kingdom truths contained in memorable stories. His paradigm-shifting call within them is just as radical for us today. As we study these stories, they are guaranteed to alter our own.…
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Sermon Series Cannot Fix All Discipleship Problems
When we often see dangerous trends within our churches, we plan a sermon series to address them hoping that a six-week emphasis will do the trick. But what if people actually need more than that?…
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Impatient and Unrealistic Preaching
If I'm honest, I have an impatient attitude and unrealistic expectations for how people should respond to my preaching efforts. God has been extremely patient with me; I might better portray a patience with others as well.…
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1 Thessalonians [Series Overview]
Paul’s letter to the Thessalonian church portrayed a healthy church that he hoped could even get healthier. In light of Christ’s return and the promise of heaven, this church could stand strong.…
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2022 Sermon Series
As we prepare for 2022, we know that we want to train our church to be Great Commission Christians. The preaching calendar reflects that heartbeat as we seek to be a healthy church getting healthier.…
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2022 Sermon Planning Resource
Would you like a guide to help you prepare long-term sermon planning for next year? Here is a free resource to help you plan where God is leading you to lead your congregation.…
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Selling Sermons & Neglecting Nearness
When a pastor asks to buy sermon outlines from another, what does it reveal? Is it because he has nothing to say for God because he has heard nothing from God? Don't be busy for God without actually knowing God.…
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2021 Sermon Series
As I prayerfully considered where we are spiritually as a church, I felt the need to address certain issues with biblical truth. I am so excited to have God's Word intersect our lives in these specific ways as we go forward.…
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4 Questions for Long-Term Sermon Planning
One of the most helpful ways to preach faithfully to a local congregation is to have a long-term plan. It doesn't limit the Holy Spirit, but I think the process connects you even more to Him in your preparation and delivery.…
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