Metaphor

How to use sermon illustrations.

Hitting ‘The Road’ with Cormac McCarthy.

King knew his context, developed a mantra, offered winsome challenge, and employed metaphors.

Your essential guide to sermon illustrations—why they matter, what makes them work, and how to make them stick.

How to make sure your illustrations are grounded in Scripture and connect with your people.

Steve Mathewson reviews “Deep Preaching,” authored by Kent Edwards.

Delivering a sermon series on the messy, blessed life of the patriarch Jacob is a challenge with surprising rewards.

How a goat got into my sermon

Everyone does theology. Do you do it right?

Seven skills for finding daily life examples for preaching

The parables show us the values and mission of Jesus. Here’s how to do justice to their unique form.

Improving your way with words.

How a sermon from Psalms can touch the heart like the Psalm itself

When It Rocks, and Why

The key to a strong conclusion is understanding its purpose.

How well does this message use language?

How biblical is “Finding Our Way Home”?

How to hold the attention of the easily distracted.

Sermon must overcome foggy introduction.