Jon Acuff provides seven signs the sermon is nearly over. Don’t know if I gave any of these yesterday. Everyone did a good job of not obviously looking for them. 7 ways to know a sermon is about to end: 1. “In closing…” This is an old school sermon ender. When you hear this phrase, …
The first and last of these have proved to be very helpful over the years. Not easy to do, but very helpful. The importance of a of a leadership team of complementary skills and not clones is helpful, too. There are lots of constructive suggestions in the comment thread of the original post, as well. …
Another from the ‘Department Of You’d Think I Make This Up’. Here’s one preacher’s idea of a memorable sermon illustration about Gideon. If I ever do something like this, fire me. BTW, if I ever preach wearing a wind-cheater, put me under discipline.
Zondervan’s Koinonia blog announces the release of Theologian Trading Cards. Just in time for Christmas for the theologian in your life. This large file contains samples. Patterned after the all-American baseball card, Theologian Trading Cards provide essential information about the major teachers, leaders, and trouble-makers throughout the history of the Church. At a glance you …
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