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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

Should a Sermon Have an Invitation? Part 9 of 9- The Fundamentals of Effective Pastoral Preaching

Season #6

Pastors, more than anyone else, are in a position to ask people to make spiritual change in their life. This training video will inspire you to be the one who "makes the ask" in your people's lives.
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3 Ways to Implement a Sermon or Sermon Series- Fundamentals of Effective Preaching- 8 of 9

Season #6

Many folks can preach a good sermon but an effective pastor knows how to implement a sermon. If you believe in a "call to action," this is all about the action you are calling folks to! #ReachKeep #reachingyoungfamilies
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Giving Sermon Illustrations that are Effective, Memorable and Hit Home! Pastoral Preaching- 7 of 9

Season #6

Memorable sermons are better than sermons that are forgotten. People can share with their children and their friends what they can remember for themselves. Sermon illustrations help sermons to be memorable and...
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What is the Makeup of a Nutritious Sermon? Explain it. Relate it. Apply it. Pastoral Preaching

Season #6

Good delivery is nothing without good food. The Word of God must be given with clarity and ease of application. Learn the ingredients of a good, balanced, solution-based sermon. Resources mentioned- The Pastor and...
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Serving up Sermons with Interest- 5 Ways to Deliver- 5 of 9 Fundamental of Pastoral Preaching

Season #6

Pastors must feed the flock. The meal must be nutritious, but it also must be properly delivered. Don't let good food go to waste with a bad delivery. Session #5 shows us 5 ways to deliver the goods. Sermon Engagement...
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How to Develop Anticipation for a Sermon- Number 4 of 9 Fundamentals of Effective Pastoral Preaching

Season #6

Anticipation for a sermon is one of the secret ingredients that can make a huge difference in your effectiveness. People love to know what a sermon is going to be about and they especially are excited when is will...
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The Pastor as a Developer- Creating a game plan with your sermons. 3 of 9 Fundamentals Developer

Season #6

Local church leaders and feeders need a plan. Where is your flock going? What are you try to accomplish? The answers to these questions are essential to an effective pastoral preaching. Visiting missionaries and guest...
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The Best Sermon Introduction is Your Outward Character- Is the Container Clean? 2 of 9 Fundamentals

Season #6

In Part Two of the Nine Fundamentals of Pastoral Preaching we continue with the character of the messenger. One of the most important aspects of a pastors effectiveness is his outward character. Learn the KLT Formula...
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Your First Sermon Should be Your Loudest! - Pastor Among the People-The Overlap-1 of 9 Fundamentals

Season #6

A pastor's character matters! Before you ever speak you are seen by those in your community. You must not be a "high and mighty" before you are "meek and lowly." Number one in the Nine Fundamentals of Pastoral...
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The Pastor and His Preaching- The 9 Fundamentals of Pastoral Preaching Overview

Season #6

The nine fundamental break into three simple categories. The Pastor and His Character The Pastor and the Message The Pastor and the Master Plan Resources Mentioned: Waitlist for Preaching Coaching Class-...
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Sermon Series Webinar- 3 Steps to Create Excellence

Season #6

This is a one hour training session on how to create an effective sermon series. These three steps will include the hands-on, practical ideas that you can use to build a functional and fruitful approach to series...
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How to Make Your Sermon Series Memorable- The Flourishing Factor- PART FIVE of FIVE

Season #6

Sermons that have long lasting effective are better than sermons that are quickly forgotten. In this episode learn three ways to make sure your sermon stays "top of mind" for a long, long time. Resources Mentioned:...
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