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Sermon Preparation Worksheet – How To Prepare An Effective Message In 7 Steps

December 4, 2022June 10, 2022 by Evan Doyle

Preaching and teaching are, first and foremost, a calling. However, there are some basic guidelines that I’ve found helpful over the years as I’ve worked to prepare sermons almost every week. I like to use this sermon preparation worksheet to develop upcoming messages. Remember that you probably have a method of note-taking and providing mental … Read more

How To Create Engaging 3 Point Sermon Outlines That Inspire Growth

December 4, 2022March 9, 2022 by Evan Doyle

It’s important to hone your unique preaching voice and to utilize the teaching or preaching gift that God gives you. In that process, creating a 3 point sermon outline is a great way to develop your thoughts and to record what you believe God is inspiring you to share. Developing a message that you believe … Read more

Sermon Series Planning Worksheet – How To Prepare An Engaging Series In 4 Steps

March 9, 2022August 12, 2019 by Evan Doyle

Every preacher and team have been there… What will I teach next? I’ve been there too! It’s stressful, yet seemingly unnecessary pressure. With this in mind, I developed a sermon series planning worksheet to identify ideas for upcoming messages. Using a good process to plan the next sermon series will create room for creativity, excellence, … Read more

What? So What? Now What? How To Clarify Your Message

January 22, 2022July 15, 2015 by Evan Doyle

What? So What? Now What?

If you’ve prepared for leading a group, teaching a sermon, or giving a presentation then you’ve probably asked yourself, “What am I going to talk about?”

Even if you use study guides or curriculums you are still responsible to share a clear message with applicable points for real life.

A great way to steer your thoughts and notes as you consider what you should share or what the conversation should accomplish is by asking yourself these three guiding questions:

What? So What? Now What?

Presentation Tips | Learn How To Shape Your Next Message

January 22, 2022January 9, 2015 by Evan Doyle

Do great presentations have a shape? Maybe you’ve never thought about it but I’m sure you’ve noticed when one flat lines.

The presentation tips shared by Nancy Duarte in a Ted Talk are formed around the idea that presentations have a “shape”. Following or at least understanding this shape could improve the effectiveness of your next presentation, whether it is in the office, pulpit, or, a small group setting.