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How to Structure Your Sermon for Maximum Impact

The way you structure a sermon matters. I believe the biblical text should determine the substance of your message, but …

How to CRAFT a Sermon

It’s true that Saddleback has gained attention because of its growth over the decades, but I don’t want our church …

The Danger of Teaching Information Without Application

I believe the number one problem with preaching in America is its lack of application. Too many pastors use an …

7 Christmas Sermon Ideas That Engage the Unchurched

Like many of you, I have struggled to prepare Christmas sermons that are faithful to Scripture and yet engaging to …

The Purpose of Preaching

Would you agree that preaching and teaching can make or break a church? Preaching is the most powerful tool for …

Why You Need to Think Like a Fish

You can’t be a good fisherman unless you learn to think like a fish. You need to learn their habits, …

Preaching for a Decision This Easter

Your Easter sermon this year will come down to two words: Will you? You’ll likely have more unchurched guests at …

3 Ways to Keep Your Listener’s Attention as You Preach

Preaching is tougher than ever these days. For one thing, we can’t assume that people come to our churches with …

5 Ideas for Your New Year’s Sermon

After almost 40 years at Saddleback, I know how tough it can be to come up with a holiday sermon. …

Tips to Improve Your Sermon Preparation

One of the ways I prepare for sermons is by constantly collecting content—things like news stories or statistics that might …

Preach the Truth of the Bible to See Real Transformation

Nothing thrills a pastor more than seeing real transformation happen in the lives of people. We want to see people …

How to Preach for Commitment with Stronger Conclusions

Some of the greatest preachers in history were great at introducing and delivering sermons, but poor at closing them. We …

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