Story Stacking

Stacking is when a preacher gathers several stories or pictures and offers them in bulk, one after the other in… Read more Story Stacking

Telegraphing Your Theme

I can still hear my high school basketball coach warning about “telegraphing” our passes. This was a staple of his… Read more Telegraphing Your Theme

Half as Much is Twice as Good

I heard an expression recently that has stuck with me. “Half as much is twice as good.” It was offered… Read more Half as Much is Twice as Good

The Reprise

One very effective approach to preaching is what I call the “reprise.” This is where we introduce some piece of… Read more The Reprise

Preaching – Timothy Keller

I have been reading Tim Keller’s excellent new book, Preaching: Communicating Faith in the Age of Skepticism. I would commend… Read more Preaching – Timothy Keller

Merely Moralistic

Preaching that does not offer gospel, will be merely moralistic. Moralism is preaching that calls us to be better people –… Read more Merely Moralistic

The Art of Persuasion

Preaching, if it is to be biblical, will always be persuasive. Persuasion is foundational to preaching because the gospel always… Read more The Art of Persuasion