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The Better Sundays Podcast

The Better Sundays Podcast

Hosted by: Mike Holmes

Focused, practical and usable advice for churches that are looking to reach new, young families and impact their communities.

Episodes

How to Create Excellent Sermon Engagement

Season #6

Don't be aloof. Be connected. Learn the importance of connecting the message of the Word of God to the listeners. Wise pastors know engagement is essential to discipleship and growth. This episode show you the...
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How to Create Fill-in-the-Blank Notes for Your Congregation. Seven Samples- Be an Effective Pastor

Season #6

Engage your congregation with effective sermon notes- Learn 7 new ways to do fill-in-the-blank sermon notes for your people. This is a 'how to" video with many samples and explanations.
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Why Pastors Should Use Fill-in-the-Blank Sermon Notes- How to Have Effective Sermons-

Season #6

Using fill in the blank sermon notes effectively is a great way to build your people and lead your flock to maturity. In this episode we discover WHY we should use these "sermon helpers". In the next episode we will...
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The Pastor vs. The Preacher- Which is Preferable? Series: The Preacher, The Pastor and Pulpit

Season #6

A pastor is a preacher with his work boots and work gloves on! Is the pastor found in the pulpit, Yes! But also in the field and in the fray! Preacher, don't get caught up every Sunday with trying to get through your...
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What is the Difference Between a Pastor and a Preacher?

Season #6

What is the difference between a pastor and a preacher? Doesn't a pastor do preaching and preacher does pastoring? Yes and yes. Join Mike on vacation as were continue to help pastors and preachers be their best.
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Part Two- Creating an Annual Preaching Plan

Season #6

When a pastor has a plan, things go better. Learn here how to get started with your annual calendar for feeding the flock. This is part one in a training series from a deep dive webinar conducted for the ReachKeep...
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Getting Started with Your Annual Preaching Plan- Part One: A Yearly Calendar for a Pastors Sermons

Season #6

When a pastor has a plan, things go better. Learn here how to get started with your annual calendar for feeding the flock. This is part one in a training series from a deep dive webinar conducted for the ReachKeep...
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Why the Pulpit is for More Than Just Preaching!

Season #6

The "sacred desk" is special form more than what we often think. If you stand behind the pulpit you have many obligations. Preaching is one, but there is more! Resources Mentioned: The Sermon Series Planner Handout-...
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Christmas Sermon Ideas- 5 Applications, Illustrations and Meanings. Making Your Message Meaningful!

A meaningful message makes much more sense than one that is just content and no application. Lean how to make your message hit home. December is the best month of the year to touch the heart of your listeners. Learn...
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Sermon Ideas- 19 Christmas Sermons Ideas- Test and True Messages- Holiday Bible Preaching Topics

Season #5

Need some ideas for the holiday messages? Here are 19 messages I have preached at our local church over the last decade. Help yourself to these ideas and reach your community during this amazing time of the year! ...
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Two Things Not to Forget in Your Christmas Eve Candlelight Service-

Season #5

Christmas Eve is coming soon. This can be one of the most memorable services of the year for your church. Sing some carols. Read some Scriptures. Give the Gospel, but also do not forget these two essential elements....
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A Great Kids Program for Christmas

Season #5

Outreach during the Christmas season can be very effective. Parents with young children are really wanting their kids to know there is more to the holidays than tinsel, tress and Santa stuff. The local church an be a...
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