Special Days

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Enslaved and Enslaver

Preaching to both on Juneteenth and every week.

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Preaching on Palm Sunday

Why it matters, and what to say.

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Preaching on Adoption into God’s Family

Application to adopting and fostering children must be handled with clarity and care.

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When You Don’t Look Forward to Special Days

Should preachers address holidays, both secular and religious?

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Six Angles for Preaching on the Resurrection of Christ

These six angles will help keep your Easter preaching fresh.

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Ten Angles for Preaching on Christ’s Death

Ten ideas to keep your Good Friday sermons fresh and engaging.

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Field Guide

The Parable Principle

Move beyond the familiar story to the deeper story.

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Willful Seasonal Amnesia

Don’t leave baby Jesus in the manger.

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3 Ways to Keep Christmas Fresh

Move beyond stale and passionless preaching during the Christmas season.

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Field Guide

Make Easter Come Alive

Let’s not lose the urgency of the message of Easter.

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Groundhog Day Christmas

Reclaiming wonder during the Christmas season.

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Step 9: Plan Special Topics

How to make the most of the unique opportunities and challenges posed by major holidays and special events.

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Liking the Lectionary

How sermon preparation can change for the better when you preach by the church calendar

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