Dear Pastor,

As Holy Week approaches, we know how deeply pastors feel both the weight and the wonder of this vital season. Whether you’re preparing to lead your congregation through the triumphal entry, the sorrow of the cross, or the joy of the resurrection, we want to walk with you.

To help support your preaching this week, we’ve gathered a collection of Holy Week resources from Preaching Today, CT Pastors’ sister site. You’ll find sermon illustrations, message ideas, and practical insights designed to help you faithfully proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ—crucified and risen.

While the full catalogue of resources and illustrations require a Preaching Today membership, we’ve made a few especially helpful ones freely available to everyone:

An article on three ways you can promote the power of Palm Sunday
A Good Friday illustration to hook your hearers’ attention
And some tips on how to effectively preach to skeptics who may be visiting your church this Easter

Visit Preaching Today to discover even more. You may also find some inspiration from our 2025 Lent devotional For Your Joy, which you can preview online.

We hope these tools serve you well as you serve your people and point them to the Savior who conquered the grave.

Praying for you!

Chris Poblete
Editorial director for CT Pastors

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