Simon Crowe 
Mastering the art of starting a sermon strong is vital. The opening 90 seconds of your sermon hold unparalleled power. They hold the key to captivating your listeners from the very beginning, setting the stage for an engaging experience that will resonate throughout the entire sermon. As someone once wisely said: It’s so true! Just as a beautiful hotel lobby … Read more
Want to preach sermons so boring insomniacs will be begging for an invite? Ready to preach so dull watching paint dry will seem like a roller coaster ride? Well, you’re about to learn how to do just that. In this tongue-in-cheek post, we’ll explore the secrets of becoming a truly boring preacher. Apply these 10 steps and you’ll have a … Read more
A good sermon illustration fleshes out your sermon outline. They give it life! A great sermon illustration can take a person from “I think I sort of get it” to “Aha, I see exactly what you mean!” 💡 Our purpose in preaching is life change. When we’re drawing up our sermon outlines we’re thinking, “How can I make them see this … Read more
Knowing how to write captivating sermon introductions is a game-changer. Because you have just 90 seconds to engage your listeners… A brief window to either captivate them or risk losing their attention for the duration of your message. As a wise preacher once said: With this in mind, here are 9 ways to craft impactful sermon intros you can use … Read more
We like to make life hard for ourselves sometimes. As pastors, one task stands above the rest: The preaching. Not the presenting sermons part, but the preparing sermons part. If you’re anything like me, by Thursday the upcoming Sunday sermon is already looming in your mind. You put yourself under an enormous of pressure, hiding away in your study for up … Read more
The preachers who preach better sermons are the ones who are always learning, always growing. Investing in yourself as a preacher is one of the best investments you can make and the whole church benefits. In fact, when Thom Rainer surveyed hundreds of unchurched or newly-churched people he found that 90% chose a church based on the preacher and preaching. Great … Read more
You’ve been asked to preach, maybe for the very first time and perhaps you don’t feel quite ready to be thrown into the spotlight. Read on, this post is definitely for you. Many people are asked to prepare and present a sermon without really being given much training or guidance. It’s all down to you! No pressure, right? I am … Read more
I think most people underestimate the preparation preachers go through before presenting at the pulpit each week. The pressure of preaching powerful sermons and writing sermon outlines that stick week in and week out can be a daunting task. Some church leaders and preachers can find writing good sermon outlines especially difficult. This is why many pastors today look for … Read more
We all want to preach better sermons but there’s just one problem… The lack of that very precious thing called time ⏰ There just never seems to be enough of it. What with leading a team of staff, admin and dealing with those unexpected things that can take up your whole day, the most important task of developing yourself as … Read more
Whether you’ve been asked to preach for the first time or you want to preach better, welcome to the ultimate beginner’s guide on how to preach a sermon. Let me commend you for wanting to give your best behind the pulpit. Preaching has got to be the best job in the world! You get to communicate God’s truth to God’s … Read more