Preaching

Members of the church board are some of the finest people to ever walk alongside the lead pastor. They help carry the vision and mission of the church forward to reach spiritually lost people with the Gospel. The best Church…

Here, we will unpack some helpful preaching lessons that have resulted from COVID-19. Preaching Lessons Video Transcript Below Dick Hardy 0:00 Hey friend, it’s great to be with you on this leaders church video, and I am so happy to…

Here, we are discussing the 3 parts of an altar call that will help you propel your services and spark spiritual growth. Video Transcript Below Dick Hardy 0:00 It’s great to be with you here on this Leaders.Church video. Today,…

Pastor, tell me if this has ever happened to you. On the day you normally set aside for sermon prep, let’s say Wednesday afternoon, you have an unexpected emergency. So you move it to Thursday morning, but then the Children’s…

Here, we will be discussing the concept of preaching for life change as a pastor.  Video Transcript Below Dick Hardy 0:01 Scotty and I worked together for a number of years back in the early 2000s. We’ve stayed in touch…

What is your current, most pressing need when it comes to preaching? If I could spend just a few minutes with you, I’m sure I could guess. That’s because I’ve talked with pastors just like you and I know what…

Here, Dick sits down with pastor Rob Ketterling of River Valley Church to discuss the practical tips for sermon prep.  Video Transcript Below Dick Hardy 0:00 Hey friend, it’s great to be with you here on this Leaders.Church video. Today,…

You stare at the screen… and nothing. You think and pray… and nothing. The clock is ticking… and nothing. Pastors, let’s talk about the real world of sermon prep. How do you get your sermon started? Been there? Done that?…

Here, we will be discussing the practice of preaching sermons online. Video Transcript Here: Dick Hardy 0:00 It’s great to be with you on this Leaders.Church video. I’m privileged today to hang out with my buddy, Doug Clay from the…

We all understand that emotionally healthy preaching is important. No one wants to hear a dispassionate preacher, it’s just too boring. But we also don’t want to listen to overly emotional pleas or phony passion. Is there a healthy balance?…

Sermon illustrations do not simply come naturally, they take practice. We are here to help. Video Transcript Below Dick Hardy 0:00 Hey friend, it’s great to be with you on this video where we are talking to my good friend…

If there is anything a pastor thinks they need to do by themselves, it is writing their sermon. Bible College and Seminary taught them exactly how to do that. Right? However, now we find ourselves in this digital age and…

Here is how to preach online and in-person. Video Transcript Below: Dick Hardy 0:00 Hey friend, it’s great to be with you here on this Leaders.Church video and I am privileged today to be with my good buddy Chris Colvin…

In today’s culture, the do-it-yourself mentality reigns supreme. We love hearing stories of self-made successes and lone wolves who overcome all odds. But the truth is, we all need help now and then. As a pastor, you know this to…

What does it mean to be a successful speaker? Is it defined by accolades or a substantial honorarium? Is it measured by how an audience reacts to your eloquent words and fine-tuned phraseology? Beyond the definition of successful speaking at…

What does it mean to stay connected in ministry? How can your preaching affect this? Well, it’s safe to say preaching does contribute to a person’s desire to come back to church, although it may play less of a role…