When Sermon Illustrations Aren’t “Family Friendly”
Sometimes you find the perfect sermon illustration, but the wider work it’s found in isn’t family friendly. Here are some points to consider as you discern.
33: When Cancer Steals Your Voice – An Interview with Rev. Narcie Jeter – Art of the Sermon
Rev. Narcie Jeter is the lead pastor at Point Hope UMC in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Narcie joins us today to share how she relied on God while recovering from a cancer surgery that took away her ability to speak.
32: Interesting Preaching – An Interview with Rev. Eric Huffman – Art of the Sermon
Rev. Eric Huffman is the lead pastor of The Story in Houston, Texas. Eric joins us to talk about the importance of interesting preaching and ways to keep it engaging.
026: Preaching as a Tool for Unity – Part 2 with Bishop Ken Carter – Art of the Sermon
In part 2 of 2, Bishop Ken Carter passionately shares about how preaching can be a tool for finding unity in seasons of conflict. He also reflects on the future of preaching in fresh expressions of ministry.
025: A Career in Preaching – Part 1 with Bishop Ken Carter – Art of the Sermon
Bishop Ken Carter leads the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church and is President-Elect for the Council of Bishops. In part 1 of 2, he shares the role preaching has played throughout his career.