I came across this great blog post by Mark Batterson today that contains some great thoughts about presentation of sermons series.? Mark talks about the importance of not only what is said but also how it is said.
Posts Tagged ‘Preaching’
Sermon Branding?
Friday, April 27th, 2007When satan tries to Discourage the Preacher…
Thursday, March 8th, 2007I came across this great encouragement for the preacher at a site I follow (goodmanson.com) – here’s the text:
At our monthly pastors meeting a story was shared that I thought helpful. This occurred prior to the pastor going up to preach in their head.
Satan – You know you were sick this week. You shouldn’t set yourself up by expecting too much this week. Lower your expectations.
Pastor – That is true, I was sick and didn’t quite have the time and energy I wanted.
Satan – Also, you weren’t quite faithful with your devotions this week. Do you really think God will bless you?
Pastor – That is true too. My devotions seemed to lack connection with God. How can He bless me EXCEPT while all that you say is true, you are leaving out one part of this, the GOSPEL. Through Jesus, God is strong in my weakness, I will trust in that rather than focus on my illness. Secondly, I don’t earn approval through working for a righteousness on my own. Through Christ I am already approved, loved and accepted by God.
Preachers, don’t believe the partial truths of the great deceiver.
A Question of salvation…
Tuesday, December 12th, 2006“Someone asked, ‘Will the heathen who have never heard the Gospel be saved?’ It is more a question with me whether we — who have the Gospel and fail to give it to those who have not — can be saved.”
– Charles Spurgeon, 19th century British Baptist pastor.