How to Plan a Sermon Series for a Small Church
By Brent Lacy Most small church pastors plan their preaching one week at a time. They decide on Monday what […]
Sermons and Teaching
Expository Preaching for Small Church Pastors: A Practical Guide
By Brent Lacy Expository preaching , preaching that takes its content, structure, and application from the biblical text itself ,
How to Preach on Discipleship in a Small Church
Discipleship is the central calling of the Christian life. Here is how to preach on it in a way that is both honest about the cost and genuinely hopeful about the transformation.
How to Preach on the Kingdom of God in a Small Church
The Kingdom of God is the central theme of Jesus’s preaching. Here is how to preach on it in a way that is both theologically faithful and practically transformative.
How to Preach on the Cross Without Making It Routine
The cross is the center of the Christian faith. Here is how to preach on it in a way that produces genuine encounter rather than familiar routine.
How to Preach on the Resurrection Every Year Without Repeating Yourself
The resurrection is the center of the Christian faith. Here is how to preach on it every year in a way that is fresh, faithful, and genuinely transformative.
How to Preach on Marriage in a Small Church Without Alienating Singles or Struggling Couples
Preaching on marriage well requires awareness of everyone in the room. Here is how to preach on it faithfully without making it feel like a lecture to people who are already struggling.
How to Preach on the Holy Spirit in a Small Church
The Holy Spirit is the most neglected person of the Trinity in most small church preaching. Here is how to preach on him faithfully, avoiding both the extremes of cessationism and charismatic excess.
How to Preach on Generosity Without It Feeling Like a Fundraiser
Generosity is a spiritual discipline, not a financial transaction. Here is how to preach on it in a way that produces genuine generosity rather than guilt or resentment.
How to Preach on Doubt Without Undermining Faith
Doubt is not the opposite of faith. It is often the beginning of deeper faith. Here is how to preach on it honestly without making your congregation feel like doubting is a sin.