Big Ideas

The journey from exegetical idea to homiletical idea.

Why every message should have one central idea.

A tried and true method, to deliver your message.

Crafting punchlines to make your sermon memorable.

Is the big idea at odds with preaching the truth of Scripture?

Listening and learning from those who use words cleverly and beautifully to help our sermons ‘sing.’

If we cannot apply the teaching of Scripture practically, we lose the teaching’s practicality.

Wisdom from a preacher for preachers.

Use a sub-point or the author’s logic as the main point of your sermon.

How to read and communicate Jesus’ stories for spiritual impact and life transformation.

Elevate your preaching with these lessons from Haddon Robinson.

People are interested in spiritual things, but they need help understanding the Bible.

It helps the preacher and the listener focus.

Creating a biblical culture in our churches.

Every text is part of the bigger story of Scripture and Christ’s Redemptive Work. How does your sermon connect?

Who is the real hero in your sermon?

Finding the central idea of the text and staying focused on it.

Your quick but essential guide to the big idea in expository preaching

Dr. Olu Peters on what Western pastors can learn from African preaching

Reality is complex. Here’s how to write sermons that are clear and simple without being simplistic.