“But Rudy,” I can hear some of you saying, “don’t regular libraries do that?” Print books can be difficult to navigate, especially when you’re looking for something specific. Which brings us to our second point.
2) Sermon Preparation Software saves you time.
Let’s be honest. Your print library looks great in your study or office, but can frequently be difficult to access. How many times have you, like me, said, “I remember reading about such and such on John 15, but which commentary was that?”
As you slowly begin thumbing through the various John commentaries on your desk, the hours slowly waste away. With sermon software, your reading is easily accessible, time and time again. Additionally, it helps you find multiple positions quickly. But you’re not just saving time, you’re saving money.
3) Bible Software is good stewardship.
Good stewardship reflects wisely using the resources that we have, as well as those that have been made available to us. In this modern era, sermon prep software has been made available to us. And so, we can apply the virtues of saving time, and saving money.
Bundles and base packages allow you and me to buy complete sets, rather than single volumes, frequently at a significant discount. The idea is that each book in a digital library reinforces each other, so that the value of the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
4) Sermon Preparation Software frees up space.
Finally, using bible software for your library frees up incredible space. In the past two years, I have moved from Virginia, to Washington state, to Colorado. Each time, I have packed up innumerable boxes of books, and paid to ship them. At some point, we return to the issue of stewardship.
The money I spent on shipping those print books could easily have been spent on purchasing additional electronic resources.
Conclusion
Sermon Preparation software (and websites like SermonCentral.com) is a conscious choice that benefits your sermon prep by expanding your knowledge base and saving you time. And it comes with the added benefits of helping you be a wise steward and freeing up valuable space in your life.
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