Preaching
10 Keys to Preaching from Crawford Lorrits
Crawford Loritts, Senior Pastor of Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, GA, conducted an incredible seminar on effective preaching and teaching. Crawford’s thoughts were so insightful that our team wished to pass them along to you. One thing you will notice as you read Crawford’s words is his incredible use of language and desire to invest…
Read MoreWhat You Will Never Hear in Seminary About Preaching
I loved seminary. I really did. There is no substitute for on-the-job training and doing ministry in a real church, but there was no better way to learn the Bible. Those Bible classes were great. Though I have a Masters of Divinity, there were a few things I didn’t learn about preaching in seminary. It…
Read More5 Tips on Finding Your Own Voice
One of the Preaching Rocket core values is: Stop Downloading Sermons and Preach You’re Own. The reason we’re passionate about this is because we know that God has given you a unique voice and life experiences to share with others. We want every preacher we work with to find their own voice. Here are five…
Read MoreFive Things Every Sermon Needs
The word “sermon” comes from an old Latin word meaning “discourse.” But a sermon is far more important than a speech. A properly prepared and delivered message is powerful thing – God’s truth delivered through the voice of a herald. In most church services, the sermon is a central element. It’s too important to cut-and-paste.…
Read MoreWhy Stories Work Better than Bullet Points
Before there were books, movies and YouTube videos, there were stories. Passed down from generation to generation, stories told us where we came from and who we are. If you want your congregation to remember the concepts you’re preaching, tell a story. If you want your congregation to apply the Biblical principles you’re teaching, tell…
Read MoreLearn the Secrets to Storytelling
Stories move us. They engage and inspire us. The best ones stay with us forever. So whether you’re preaching a sermon, encouraging people to give, or teaching your children to clean up their room, stories will help you connect. Here are six things to know about stories. 1. Storytelling is simple. Anyone can do it.…
Read MoreThe Lonely Preacher
Preachers are often lonely. In fact, as we’ve talked with hundreds of pastors, we’ve found a common denominator that isn’t being talked about in too many circles. 1. Most preachers prepare alone. How do you prepare to preach? Do you take 1 day? Do you scramble on Saturdays? Do you study every day? There are…
Read MoreNine Reasons You Should Sign Up for this Free Web Event
Want to see more people volunteer? Want a better financial situation? Want to grow your church this year? This free webinar from the Rocket Company will help. It’s called How to Rapidly Grow Your Church this year and it’s happening on January 24 at 1pm EST. Here are nine quick reasons you should sign up…
Read More*Ends at Midnight* 33% Off Giving Rocket and Preaching Rocket
Hey, just wanted to let you know that each New Year, we offer the lowest price of the year on our Giving Rocket & Preaching Rocket coaching programs. We’ll shut this offer down tonight at midnight. It’s simple: 1. Giving Rocket usually costs $1,188 for the year & you can get it right now…
Read MoreTwo Easy Ways to Stop Worrying this Year
It’s that time of year again. We’re going to lose weight, exercise more, get out of debt, stick to a budget, stop bad habits, save for the future, and spend more time with family. We make resolutions because we want to change our circumstances. We want to improve ourselves and life. The top resolutions, for…
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