How to Write a Wedding Homily That Points Beyond the Couple to Christ

Asked to give a wedding homily? Here is a Scripture-first method for choosing a text, keeping it short, speaking to guests, and pointing the couple to Christ.

How to Prepare a Funeral Message That Comforts With Scripture

A practical guide for pastors and ministry leaders preparing a funeral message: choosing texts, honoring the person, and letting Scripture carry the comfort.

How to Build a Sermon Illustration Library That Stays Faithful to the Text

Stop hunting for a story on Saturday night. Here is how to build a sermon illustration library that serves the passage instead of hijacking it.

How to Plan a Sermon Series That Stays Anchored in the Text

A practical framework for planning a sermon series that follows the shape of the passage instead of drifting into a topic with verses attached to it.