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illustrations

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 make a good illustration, anecdotes and quotes, and Bible verses based on a common theme.

3 Things You Must Do With Every Point You Make in Your Sermons

We have to do more than just say a point for it to stick. But how do we do this? How do we develop sticky points that land on people in powerful ways?

Why Pastors Should Use More Historical Illustrations in Sermons

Sermon illustrations are tricky. You try to be funny, but you’re corny. You try to be inspirational, but you’re cheesy. Sermon illustrations are the flavoring to the meat of the text. Without them, you’re bland.