How to Teach to the Whole Person
To be an engaging teacher means, in part, to engage the WHOLE person. Teach in a way that connects with every aspect of your hearers’ personality – mind, emotions, and will.
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How to Preach with Sermon Segments
Try this innovative new preaching tool to make your sermons more engaging and equipping.
Read MoreA Short History of Preaching (and Why It Needs to Change)
Christian churches have always benefitted from sound, biblical preaching. But in the information age, we need to change our strategy for sharing the truth.
Read MoreCreating a Church That People Will Bring Their Friends To
Do you just have loyal members at your church, or are there raving fans who gladly invite their friends? What kind of church are you?
Read More5-Step Prep for a Sermon | PursueGOD Teacher Training
If you really want to win at preaching a sermonlink sermon, try these five simple steps.
Read MoreNarrative Storytelling and Teaching
If you want to become a great biblical, narrative storyteller – learn to relive the text and become a great communicator in your church or small group.
Read MoreHow To Preach A 15-Minute Sermon
Your sermons can be even more powerful if you learn to preach them in 15 minutes. Our resources online will help you to do it.
Read MoreHow to Fill Out a Sermon Outline
If you are teaching in a team setting, you may be given an outline developed by someone else. Here’s a guide to help you fill out that outline with meaningful ideas.
Read MoreHow to Preach a Panel Sermon
The preaching tools at pursueGOD.org – along with our simple philosophy of ministry – make panel sermons a viable option for Sunday morning.
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Preaching Goofs
Even seasoned pastors mess up from time to time, but it’s not the end of your ministry!
Read MorePros + Cons of Video Preaching
Pastor John Piper shares about how to use video preaching to keep your multi-site campus unified.
Read MoreUsing Illustrations in Teaching
Great illustrations make sermons come alive. Learn how to use illustrations effectively – and mistakes to avoid – to strengthen the impact of your message.
Read MoreTeacher Prep: Think about Preaching Like Mentoring
Prepping to preach a sermon using our resources doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s a simple tip: think of it like an extended time of mentoring.
Read More6 Tips for Being an Engaging Speaker
Teaching is not just about content. It is a relational experience. With some practice, these tips will help you to connect with people in an engaging way when you teach.
Read MoreLet Your Message Speak to You
The process of preparing a message is not an academic exercise. It’s a personal encounter with God. If the truths you teach are never applied to your own life, you will quickly become a hypocrite.
Read More3 Elements of Persuasion
Persuasion is part of preaching. The apostle Paul said, “We work hard to persuade others” (2 Corinthians 5:11). The study of rhetoric identifies three essential elements of persuasion.
Read MoreAuthenticity in the Pulpit
In today’s culture, people are jaded by image and hype. They expect those who want their attention to be authentic. Your impact as a teacher depends on it.
Read MorePreaching with the Power of the Holy Spirit
One of the most neglected parts of preaching is understanding the role and power of the Holy Spirit in preaching God’s word.
Read More2 Ways to Bring Clarity to Your Preaching
As teachers of the Bible we should be obsessed with clarity. We need to be clear in teaching God’s word in order for people to understand it. This post offers two techniques for gaining clarity in your preaching.
Read MoreHow to Preach a Sermonlink Sermon
Learn how to preach a sermon from our Sermonlink resources at pursueGOD.org.
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