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Admit it. You thrive on preaching. Sure you get some fulfillment from other facets of ministry. But when it comes right down to it, you’ve been called to preach — and doing that well is what really pumps you up.
And equally important, you know that preaching can be life-changing for your listeners, especially when it’s the relevant, supercharged sort of preaching you strive for.
You are only too aware, of course, that that kind of preaching needs to be constantly fueled by material that pushes the boundaries and breaks with convention.
Homiletics Online is that kind of sermon preparation resource -- and for only $69.95 a year. Those looking for canned sermons should look elsewhere. It’s written for preachers who have their act together but who want yet more punch for their sermons — so that their preaching can bang through the disillusionment and disheartenment infecting those in the pews.
Sometimes Homiletics Online will make you laugh. Sometimes it will rip your heart out. Sometimes it will make you say, “Yes!” Sometimes it will make you say, “Hmmm.” Sometimes it will make you say, “Huh?” But always it will push you to articulate the gospel excellently in the life-vernacular of your people. Along with great ideas and metaphors, Homiletics also paints word-pictures for conveying the gospel to today’s audiences. You’ll draw people in with titles like, “The Naughty, the Nasty and the Nauseating,” “Red Bull Buzz” and “Engineering for Eternity.” And of course, Homiletics anchors the quest for truth in Scripture.
Yes, you thrive on preaching. Homiletics is a real companion in your weekly quest to make every sermon one that drives the gospel home in the hearts, minds and emotions of your people.
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The Party of Life
John 1:1-9, 10-18
The life we celebrate at Christmas is not the life of the party. The new life in Christ — the life that we celebrate around the Lord’s table — is the party of life itself.
... moreWords Create Worlds
Genesis 1:1-5
Our speech should reflect God’s desire for equality among all people. Until we treat everyone as an equally valuable creation of God, we are not being faithful to the word of God. ... more
Try and Buy
John 1:43-51
Because of the COVID-19 virus, online marketing has spiked. But what if you want to try a product before buying? Not to worry. “Try before you buy” is now a standard industry option. ... more
A Good Disciple Is One Who Leaves
Mark 1:14-20
Disciples make sacrifices and face hardships, like migrants who travel the world in search of work. Leaving the familiar is the key to following Jesus. ... more
Real People, Not Actors
Psalm 111
A celebrity endorsement is impressive, but a majority of people say that they’re more likely to buy a product if it is endorsed by a real person. This has implications for us as Christians. ... more
The Cure for News Fatigue
Isaiah 40:21-31
In a world where the constant drumbeat of bad news can lead to serious anxiety, Isaiah reminds us to pay attention to the good news that the Creator God has it all in hand. ... more
No Guts, No Glory
2 Corinthians 4:3-6
A battle fought by an all-black regiment during the Civil War offers insight into the glory of the death of Christ. ... more
Inner Navigation and the Lord’s Way
Psalm 25:1-10
The way of the Lord is guided by the Holy Spirit. Here are three ways we can recognize how God helps us orienteer the path.
... moreAbraham and the Adalatherium
Romans 4:13-25
Like a recently found fossil on Madagascar, our ancient ancestor Abraham is a game-changer in the evolution of our faith. ... more
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Homiletics Online has over 15 years' worth of weekly installments pulled from the preaching journal. Each sermonic installment online is comprised of the following categories:
- Bringing the Text to Life >> Cutting-edge material designed to spark your creativity and help you write your sermon.
- Commentary >> An exegetical probe into the cultural, historical, grammatical and contextual meaning of the weekly pericope that provides a scholarly background for your sermon preparation.
- PowerPoint Presentations >> Linked to related articles, providing virtually everything you need to prepare compelling sermons, week after week.
- Animating Illustrations >> Insights, anecdotes, quotations and references to current events that dovetail with the sermon material or your preaching point.
- Children's Sermons >> Simple stories help you reach the smallest members of your congregation.
- Worship Resources >> Calls to worship, prayers, responsive readings and hymns relating to the Scripture theme that help create a worship experience that ties in seamlessly with your sermon.
- Preaching Column >> Ideas to help your preaching throughout the church year.
- Participation Pointers >> Will help you make your worship experience interactive and meaningful.
Each of the above categories is fully searchable by keyword, topic, category, Scripture or Lectionary date to make it simple and fast to find exactly what you're looking for when you need it. Start reaping all the benefits today!
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The Party of Life
The life we celebrate at Christmas is not the life of the party. The new life in Christ — the life that we celebrate around the Lord’s table — is the party of life itself.
