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11 Easter Sermon Series Ideas & Graphics for Your Church
Hello Church! - February 09, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutesNeed some fresh ideas for your Easter sermon? You may be talking about the same thing every Easter, but the resurrection of Jesus is like a diamond — it has so many unique and beautiful facets. We want to provide you with a variety of ideas and graphics that you can choose from this year as you...
7 Reasons Pastors Should Invest in Personal Development
Hello Church! - February 04, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes“Self-help? No thanks.” You may not think you have the time — or any urgent need — to dig into self-help resources. Those are for other people, right? Nope, not really. You have a unique opportunity to develop as a pastor, leader, and human being — and you don’t want to miss out on what God can...
7 Reasons Pastors Should Invest in Personal Development - with Josh Taylor on Sermonary
Hello Church! - February 04, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes“Self-help? No thanks.” You may not think you have the time — or any urgent need — to dig into self-help resources. Those are for other people, right? Nope, not really. You have a unique opportunity to develop as a pastor, leader, and human being — and you don’t want to miss out on what God can...
Does THIS Make You a Bad Pastor? Why Planning Your Sermons Isn't a Bad Thing
Hello Church! - February 02, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes“Does THIS make me a bad pastor?” We get this question all the time. One variety in particular is whether you’re “suppressing the Holy Spirit” by being a planner. Of course you want to preach the message that God gives you… so does that mean you can’t organize your sermon calendar ahead of time?...
How to Craft an Effective Church Social Media Strategy
Hello Church! - January 26, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutesWondering how your church can reach more people online? Gaining influence on social media isn’t straightforward — but there are some techniques your church can use to consistently reach more people on social platforms. In fact, we have a handful to share with you, and we guarantee they’ll help ...
10 Signs You're On the Brink of Pastoral Burnout with Josh Taylor on Sermonary
Hello Church! - January 21, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutesOur Sermonary podcast host, Josh Taylor, was an executive pastor for 11 years and has spent a total of 15 years in pastoral ministry. Today, he’s got a special message for you on something serious we’ve been discussing lately: pastoral burnout. I really want you to hear what he has to say so tha...
10 Signs You're On the Brink of Pastoral Burnout
Hello Church! - January 21, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutesOur Sermonary podcast host, Josh Taylor, was an executive pastor for 11 years and has spent a total of 15 years in pastoral ministry. Today, he’s got a special message for you on something serious we’ve been discussing lately: pastoral burnout. I really want you to hear what he has to say so tha...
Best Practices for Leading Online Small Groups
Hello Church! - January 19, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutesAre there easier ways to lead small groups online? Yes, thankfully! Video meetings are clearly a different animal than in-person meetings. It’s a dynamic shift that can make for some awkward moments or stilted conversations — but we believe there are some techniques you can use to achieve greate...
Why You Should Preach Through the ENTIRE Bible This Year
Hello Church! - January 12, 2021 06:00 - 14 minutesHave you ever preached through the entire Bible in a year? We’d like to encourage you to try it this year. Yes, the whole Bible is a lot to think through and tie together in 52 Sundays— which is why we created a 52-week sermon calendar for you. It’s called The Gospel Story, and it’ll show you e...
How Pastors can be Intentional About Rest in 2021 with Jack Hester on Sermonary
Hello Church! - January 07, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutesDid you know that being a pastor is one of the leading occupations for burnout? As a church leader, you may find it difficult to rest because you’re focused on helping others. But if you just keep going, you’ll eventually hit your limit and completely break down. What’s the solution? We spoke w...
How Pastors can be Intentional About Rest in 2021 with Jack Hester
Hello Church! - January 07, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutesDid you know that being a pastor is one of the leading occupations for burnout? As a church leader, you may find it difficult to rest because you’re focused on helping others. But if you just keep going, you’ll eventually hit your limit and completely break down. What’s the solution? We spoke w...
Preach LESS in 2021 and How to Plan Your Rest This Year
Hello Church! - January 05, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutesDo you plan your rest? Now that we have a fresh start to a new year, now is the best time to get ahead and plan your rest (or even a sabbatical!) for the year. In this episode, our hosts dive into the importance of implementing rest in your preaching routine, and tips on how you can achieve that...
Best Moments of Hello Church! 2020 & What's Coming in 2021
Hello Church! - December 29, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutesReady to turn the page on 2020? I think we all are! As we escape the parallel universe of 2020, we’re remembering some bright moments from this past year — and giving you a sneak peek of what’s to come from Ministry Pass in 2021. Thanks and Happy New Year to all our viewers, readers, and listen...
Apathy Towards the Discussion of God - Kyle Beshears Interview on Sermonary
Hello Church! - December 17, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutesHow do you deal with apathy toward the discussion of God? We’ve previously encountered heresy, hatred, and worldliness as we’ve worked to share the Gospel. Now we face the challenge of apathy — the total spiritual indifference of a disillusioned postmodern generation. We spoke with pastor Kyle ...
Apathy Towards the Discussion of God - with Kyle Beshears
Hello Church! - December 17, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutesHow do you deal with apathy toward the discussion of God? We’ve previously encountered heresy, hatred, and worldliness as we’ve worked to share the Gospel. Now we face the challenge of apathy — the total spiritual indifference of a disillusioned postmodern generation. We spoke with pastor Kyle ...
6 Sermon Series Ideas for the New Year & Mark Batterson Sermon Series
Hello Church! - December 15, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutesLooking for new sermon series ideas for 2021? We’ve got six great ideas for you — plus a sermon series we created with Mark Batterson that you can download for free! Mark is coming out with a new book called Win the Day: 7 Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less and Accomplish More. The free sermo...
The Best 7 Christmas Sermon Illustrations that Grab Attention
Hello Church! - December 08, 2020 07:00 - 21 minutesLooking for a fresh way to illustrate the power of Christmas? You can shelve the stories you’ve been repeating (whew!). We’ve got new, free-to-use illustrations for your Christmas message. This is an important sermon, and we’d love to help you bring a different perspective to your congregation ...
Building a Preaching Team - Interview with Ed Litton
Hello Church! - December 03, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutesHow do you create space for your family and health as a pastor? As pastors, we can easily be swept up in the 24/7 qualities of ministry — and sometimes that means that time for our families and personal health gets lost. What’s the solution to balancing your ministry for greater health as well ...
Building a Preaching Team - Interview with Ed Litton on Sermonary
Hello Church! - December 03, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutesHow do you create space for your family and health as a pastor? As pastors, we can easily be swept up in the 24/7 qualities of ministry — and sometimes that means that time for our families and personal health gets lost. What’s the solution to balancing your ministry for greater health as well ...
How to Communicate a Compelling 2021 Vision
Hello Church! - December 01, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutesHow can you rally your church for an incredible 2021? It starts with communicating a compelling vision for the coming year. You might have a wonderful plan, but what you say (or don’t say) may have a significant impact on whether your congregation is able to engage with you in that plan. Follo...
How to Double your Christmas Livestream Views
Hello Church! - November 20, 2020 23:00 - 16 minutesTo stay connected with us, follow Ministry Pass https://instagram.com/ministrypass and Sermonary https://instagram.com/sermonary. Watch a video version of the podcast on youtube: https://youtube.com/ministrypass
How to DOUBLE your Christmas Livestream Views
Hello Church! - November 20, 2020 23:00 - 16 minutesChristmas is going to be unpredictable this year. Your Christmas service should be too. Your Christmas live stream may be more important than ever. How do you get people to actually watch... and participate? Wade and I share 7 ideas to increase your live stream views and maximize your opportunit...
Healthy Sermon Preparation - Interview with Ed Litton
Hello Church! - November 19, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutesIt’s not easy to consistently write a compelling message — week after week — in spite of everything else that’s going on. We spoke with Ed Litton, who has been a pastor at Redemption Church for 26 years, to learn his secrets for sustainable, dynamic preaching. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram ...
Healthy Sermon Preparation - Interview with Ed Litton on Sermonary
Hello Church! - November 19, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutesIt’s not easy to consistently write a compelling message — week after week — in spite of everything else that’s going on. We spoke with Ed Litton, who has been a pastor at Redemption Church for 26 years, to learn his secrets for sustainable, dynamic preaching. To stay connected with us, follow ...
End 2020 Strong with These Sermon Series Ideas
Hello Church! - November 17, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutesWondering how to finish strong in 2020? If you feel like you’ll be limping out of this year, you’re not alone. But we have the opportunity to finish 2020 strong with a magnificent Christmas message. Now, more than ever, is a time when we can encourage ourselves and others to appreciate the grac...
Christ Centered Conflict Resolution - Interview with Tony Merida on Sermonary
Hello Church! - November 05, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutesDo these times feel a little turbulent to you? A simple “yes” would be an understatement for most. This year has been filled with pandemic anxiety, political conflict, and social unrest. That’s why we wanted to interview pastor Tony Merida, author of Christ-Centered Conflict Resolution: A Guide...
Christ Centered Conflict Resolution - Interview with Tony Merida - Sermonary Podcast on Hello Church!
Hello Church! - November 05, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutesDo these times feel a little turbulent to you? A simple “yes” would be an understatement for most. This year has been filled with pandemic anxiety, political conflict, and social unrest. That’s why we wanted to interview pastor Tony Merida, author of Christ-Centered Conflict Resolution: A Guide...
Christ Centered Conflict Resolution - Interview with Tony Merida
Hello Church! - November 05, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutesDo these times feel a little turbulent to you? A simple “yes” would be an understatement for most. This year has been filled with pandemic anxiety, political conflict, and social unrest. That’s why we wanted to interview pastor Tony Merida, author of Christ-Centered Conflict Resolution: A Guide...
The Christmas Marketing Blueprint You Need NOW
Hello Church! - November 03, 2020 07:00 - 21 minutesHow should you be promoting your Christmas service this year? Your Christmas service always offers a unique opportunity to share the Gospel — and now’s the time to prep for it! Whether your congregation is meeting in person or online in December, you can gain a wider, more attentive audience by...
How to Increase Generosity at Your Church
Hello Church! - October 27, 2020 06:00 - 14 minutesHow do you instill a mindset of generosity at your church? When we fully recognize that we’ve been given the most priceless, valuable gift we could ever receive — our Savior, Jesus — we start thinking about what we can give in return. To cultivate generosity in your congregation, you don’t need...
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