Have you ever finished preaching a message and thought, “Wow, that was powerful. More people need to hear it”? You’re not alone! Every pastor has had one of those moments where the sermon was too good to leave at the altar. Your sermon doesn’t need to be for just one day — it can inspire all week long. By turning your sermons into daily devotionals, you can reach hearts beyond Sunday service and...
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It’s true that “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Visuals are able to spark emotion and grab people’s attention. When it comes to sermons, having visuals throughout your message isn’t something that’s “nice to have,” but rather vital. Visuals make your message more memorable and hold folks’ attention. Below, we’ll discuss the psychology of images in relation to sermon...
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When you spend so much time developing your sermon and pouring your heart into it, you want that information to last longer than just one day, right? Sermons are full of wisdom, encouragement, and practical life lessons, so naturally we want them to endure! This is where repurposing your sermon comes in. One way you can repurpose your sermon is with a blog. Turning your spoken message into...
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Churches have an important opportunity and a responsibility to reach people from every background and culture. However, despite good intentions, many congregations struggle to truly connect with multilingual audiences. The actuality is that language isn’t just about words; it’s about belonging, understanding, and feeling included. A 2024 Pew Research Center study found that nearly one in four...
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When preaching, your main goal is simple: to share God’s Word to inspire, connect, and uplift your members. However, when your message needs to reach people whose first language isn’t English, how do you ensure that the heart of the sermon doesn’t get lost in translation? When translating a sermon, it’s important that it isn’t just exchanging words from one language to another — you need...
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