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Pro PreacherPro PreacherSERMON: Only One Life – Will Your Legacy Last?What kind of legacy will you leave? In this sermon, Pastor Brandon shares a powerful message from Joshua 4 about building a legacy that lasts for eternity. Discover how to leave a spiritual legacy that outlives you for generations to come.For more tools and training, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠ProPreacher.com⁠⁠2025-07-1431 minPro PreacherPro PreacherYou Won't Preach a Great Sermon Without THISIn this episode, Pastor Brandon unpacks one of the most powerful truths he has ever heard as a pastor: “You can preach a good sermon without loving your people, but you will never preach a great sermon without loving them.”For more tools and training, check out ⁠⁠⁠ProPreacher.com⁠2025-07-0705 minPro PreacherPro PreacherShould Pastors Preach Politics?Should pastors preach about politics? In this episode, Pastor Brandon explores when it’s wise, and when it’s dangerous, for pastors to address political issues from the pulpit. Learn how to stay faithful to God’s Word while leading your church with wisdom in a divided world.For more tools and training, check out ⁠⁠ProPreacher.com2025-06-3006 minPro PreacherPro Preacher8 Essential Tips to Excel in Your First Church JobJust started working at a church? Passion isn't enough. So I’m sharing 8 practical tips that every new church staff member needs to know. These aren’t profound theological truths (you need that too), but real-world, behind-the-scenes wisdom that will help you earn trust, avoid rookie mistakes, and thrive in your role from day one.For articles, resources, and more, check out ⁠ProPreacher.com2025-04-3023 minPro PreacherPro PreacherStop Misapplying Scripture: A Guide To Better Application In Your PreachingStruggling with sermon application? This episode is all about how to properly apply any passage of Scripture. Discover a simple, three-step framework that will keep you from making the same mistakes that most bad sermons make. For articles, resources, and more, check out ProPreacher.com2025-01-2018 minPro PreacherPro PreacherSERMON: What To Do When You Feel LonelyLoneliness can strike at any time, even in a room full of people. This message dives deep into the heart of loneliness and offers hope through God’s Word. Following Jesus can feel lonely, but you are not alone. For more, go to ⁠ProPreacher.com2024-12-0734 minPro PreacherPro PreacherSERMON: How the Gospel Shatters Prejudice - Acts 10In this sermon, pastor Brandon Hilgemann dives deep into the transformative story of Peter and Cornelius from Acts 10. Discover how God dramatically challenged and changed Peter's deeply-held prejudices, opening the door for the Gospel to reach the Gentile world. For more, go to ProPreacher.com2024-11-1231 minPro PreacherPro PreacherREVIEW: Is Logos Worth a Subscription?The new Logos is here, but they switched to a controversial subscription model. Logos is the best Bible app ever made, but is it worth a subscription? In this review, I'll give my answer and discuss the best new features. GET A LOGOS EXTENDED FREE TRIAL 2024-10-3019 minPro PreacherPro PreacherThis Simple Sermon Outline Makes Me Preach BetterDo you ever struggle to start a sermon? You’re not alone! In this video, I share a simple three-part sermon outline that has transformed my preaching, making it clearer, more engaging, and easier to write. Download my FREE sermon outline template. 2024-10-1811 minPro PreacherPro PreacherThe Only Two Ways To Learn About GodWe need to understand that there are only two ways you can learn about God: through natural revelation and special revelation. Natural revelation shows us a glimpse of who God is by observing the world that he created, while special revelation is how God has directly revealed himself in supernatural ways. Here's why this matters.2024-09-2610 minPro PreacherPro PreacherLogos Bible Software Update: Hands-On with the New AI Sermon Assistant!Logos Bible Software just added AI to their Sermon Builder, and I got early access to test it out! Can AI help pastors write better sermons? Here’s my hands-on review! Visit ⁠ProPreacher.com⁠ for articles, resources, and more like this.2024-09-2013 minPro PreacherPro PreacherHow The Bible Became More Accessible But Less Read Than EverToday, we have more Bibles but fewer readers than ever. We have unprecedented Bible access and ignorance. How did we get here? Visit ProPreacher.com for articles, resources, and more like this.2024-09-0511 minPro PreacherPro PreacherCan AI Help Your Sermon? Pulpit AI ReviewPulpit AI promises to be a powerful tool for pastors to repurpose their sermon content. With the rise of artificial intelligence, we must use these tools wisely. In this detailed review, I'll walk you through the features of Pulpit AI, from sermon summaries and discussion questions to social media posts and video clips. I'll share my experience with the tool, good and bad. Could this help you maximize the impact of your message? Go to ProPreacher.com for more preaching tips and resources.2024-08-2813 minPro PreacherPro PreacherEnvy - The Only Cure for the Subtle Sickness of Envy that Will Rot Your SoulEnvy is a subtle sickness that rots our bones. We know it is bad, but we all wrestle with it. In this sermon, Pastor Brandon Hilgemann talks about how envy can tear apart relationships and lead to destructive behavior. We're challenged to recognize envy in our own lives, whether it's coveting material possessions or desiring others' success. The key to overcoming envy is contentment. According to the Bible, this is how we can kill envy and finally be content. Go to ProPreacher.com for resources and more content like this.2024-08-0635 minPro PreacherPro PreacherSeminary President Shares Tips on Overcoming Barriers to Seminary EducationThe thought of paying thousands of dollars to go through years of seminary education is scary, to say the least. So in this episode, the President of Redemption Seminary, John Schwandt, shares the innovative approach he is taking to help students overcome the biggest challenges to theological education. We also talk about our seminary journeys and some of our best tips for surviving seminary. For articles, resources, training, and more, go to ⁠ProPreacher.com And check out redemption.edu to learn more about Redemption Seminary.2024-07-3044 minPro PreacherPro PreacherWhy Is God Jealous? Understanding Godly vs. Sinful JealousyWhen we think of God, words like love, mercy, and justice come to mind. But what about jealousy? God's jealousy is often misunderstood. In this sermon, Pastor Brandon Hilgemann talks about the difference between jealousy and envy, why God's jealousy is a good thing, and how understanding God's jealousy can deepen our relationship with Him and provide insights into our own emotions. For articles, resources, training, and more, go to ProPreacher.com2024-07-1634 minPro PreacherPro Preacher12 Spiritual Disciplines To Strengthen Your FaithNobody drifts into discipline. Just as the undisciplined body becomes sluggish and fat, the undisciplined spirit becomes weak. Here are the 12 essential spiritual disciplines that can help strengthen your faith and deepen your relationship with God. Based on biblical teachings and the practices of Jesus, these disciplines are vital for every believer. Get resources, training, and more at ⁠⁠ProPreacher.com2024-07-1021 minPro PreacherPro PreacherPreach THIS In Every SermonDo you preach the Gospel in every sermon? Here's why you should, along with some examples of how the Gospel applies to any sermon topic. Get resources, training, and more at ⁠ProPreacher.com2024-06-1906 minPro PreacherPro PreacherSix Signals of a Strong ChurchHow do you know if you are in a strong church? In many years of studying and serving churches, I have identified six signals of a strong church. Get resources, training, and more at ProPreacher.com2024-06-0419 minPro PreacherPro PreacherAnxiety - Why is everyone so worried?Anxiety, worry, and fear are growing problems in our world today. In this sermon, pastor Brandon Hilgemann explains the secret to managing anxiety according to the Bible. A worry problem is a worship problem. We need to trust that God works all things according to his plan. Go to ProPreacher.com for resources, training, and more.2024-05-1034 minPro PreacherPro PreacherThe Only Goal You Need In Life - Philippians 3:8-21Don’t stress about setting a bunch of goals that you may never reach. What if you could focus on just one goal that would sort everything else out? That is what we need, and that is what Paul did, and he wrote about it in Philippians 3:8-21 This audio is from a sermon that I preached on New Year's Eve at my church. Go to ProPreacher.com for resources, articles, courses, and more. 2024-02-1635 minPro PreacherPro PreacherLessons From My First SermonMike Neglia from the Expositor's Collective podcast interviews Brandon Hilgemann about his first sermon and other lessons from more than 15 years of preaching and helping others grow in their preaching too. For preaching resources mentioned in this episode, go to ProPreacher.com2024-01-0842 minExpositors CollectiveExpositors CollectiveHow to Improve as a Preacher Over Time (with Brandon Hilgemaan)Brandon Hilgemaan has learned the power of slow, steady incremental growth as a preacher through intentionally highlighting areas for improvement. Through self assessment (and some feedback from his wife) he has removed some bad habits and added some healthy practices in his personal study and public proclamation of God's Word. He has found that pastors make the mistake of trying to get better in every area of their preaching all at once. But trying to fix everything barely fixes anything. Brandon Hilgemann is a pastor in Tempe, Arizona, and the founder of ProPreacher.com, a popular online res...2023-11-2142 minArizona Community ChurchArizona Community ChurchWhen You Have all the World can Offer | Pastor Brandon HilgemannWho Made You King #8 | Pastor Brandon Hilgemann | October 1, 2023 | Arizona Community Church | https://az.church | Online giving: https://az.church/give 2023-10-0233 minPro PreacherPro PreacherThe Story of the Bible in Six WordsMany people know Bible stories, but few know the story of the Bible. This is the entire story of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, in six words. See more resources, training, and tools for ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ProPreacher.com2023-09-1210 minPro PreacherPro PreacherThe First Rule of Preaching: Preach the WordFaithfully preaching the Word of God is the primary calling of a pastor. While the work of pastoral ministry consists of many other things, none of these duties is more important than preaching the Word. See more resources, training, and tools for ministry at ⁠⁠⁠ProPreacher.com2023-08-1508 minPro PreacherPro Preacher7 Lies About Heaven That People BelieveWe need to clear up some false teaching about heaven that many people believe. So here are seven lies that people believe about heaven (and the last is the worst). See more resources, training, and tools for ministry at ⁠⁠ProPreacher.com2023-08-0737 minPro PreacherPro PreacherGet This 2024 Sermon CalendarIf you preach regularly, you need a sermon calendar to stay organized. Check out my 2024 sermon calendar today at propreacher.com/store2023-07-3102 minArizona Community ChurchArizona Community ChurchJesus is For Peace | Pastor Brandon HilgemannPeace | What Jesus is For #8 | Pastor Brandon Hilgemann | July 23, 2023 | Arizona Community Church | http://az.church | Online giving: http://az.church/give 2023-07-3136 minPro PreacherPro PreacherPastors Should Memorize These Bible VersesPastors need to have Bible verses ready to fire at a moment's notice. This is my list of 35 verses that pastors should memorize. Get resources, training, and more for pastors at ⁠ProPreacher.com2023-07-2412 minArizona Community ChurchArizona Community Church7 Misconceptions About Heaven | Pastor Brandon HilgemannDiscovering the liberty in following Christ | The Truth Will Set You Free #7 | Pastor Brandon Hilgemann | May 28, 2023 | Arizona Community Church | http://az.church | Online giving: http://az.church/give 2023-06-0637 minArizona Community ChurchArizona Community ChurchThe Mark of The Christian | Brandon HilgemannLove One Another | This is Love #3 | Pastor Brandon Hilgemann | April 5, 2023 | Arizona Community Church | http://az.church | Online giving: http://az.church/give 2023-06-0625 minPro PreacherPro PreacherHow I Stay Focused and Productive in Ministry - The Pastor's PlannerThis is the printable Pastor's Planner that I use to help increase my focus, productivity, and organization in ministry. Check it out at the link below.   GET THE PASTOR'S PLANNER2023-02-2110 minPro PreacherPro PreacherPreach the Truth IN LoveThere’s a perilous balance in preaching. If you stray too far to one side or the other, you’ll fall off a cliff, hurting yourself and taking other people down with you. All pastors naturally land somewhere on a spectrum between truth and love in their preaching. Great preaching requires both. Let me explain. Get more articles and resources at ProPreacher.com2023-01-2409 minArizona Community ChurchArizona Community ChurchReverent Words | Pastor Brandon HilgemannReverence #6 | Walking humbly before our God | November 20, 2022 | Pastor Bill Meiter | Arizona Community Church | http://az.church | Online giving: http://az.church/give2022-12-1131 minPro PreacherPro PreacherLogos 10 Review - Are These New Features Worth Upgrading?Logos 10 just launched! I got early access. So here are my thoughts on the new features and if it's worth upgrading. Click here for an exclusive Logos discount. Get more articles and resources at ProPreacher.com2022-10-1019 minArizona Community ChurchArizona Community ChurchWrestling With God's Existence | Pastor Brandon HilgemannWrestling With God #3 | Learning how to contend with God. | September 11, 2022 | Pastor Bill Meiter | Arizona Community Church | http://az.church | Online giving: http://az.church/give2022-09-1535 minArizona Community ChurchArizona Community ChurchThe Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin | Pastor Brandon HilgemannParables #9 | Diving into the illustrations of Jesus and their meanings | July 31, 2022 | Brandon Hilgemann | Arizona Community Church | http://az.church | Online giving: http://az.church/give2022-08-2137 minPro PreacherPro PreacherHow To Know If You Are Called To MinistryHow do you know if you are called to ministry? People ask me this question a lot. So here are some things I've learned over many years in ministry that will help you determine if God is calling you too. Get more articles and resources at ProPreacher.com2022-07-2914 minPro PreacherPro PreacherI Am Not Pro Preacher — The Meaning Behind The NameThere seems to be some confusion about the name of this podcast. Some people think I have given myself the title “Pro Preacher.” Nothing could be further from the truth. So in this episode, I will explain how Pro Preacher came to be and the true meaning of the name. It's not about me. Get more articles and resources at ProPreacher.com2022-06-2208 minArizona Community ChurchArizona Community ChurchThe Prodigal Son | Pastor Brandon HilgemannParables #3 | Diving into the illustrations of Jesus and their meanings | June 19, 2022 | Pastor Brandon Hilgemann | Arizona Community Church | http://az.church | Online giving: http://az.church/give2022-06-2041 minArizona Community ChurchArizona Community ChurchFaith Over FearFavor of God #4 | Discovering the blessings of living under the Lord | May 15, 2022 | Pastor Brandon Hilgemann | Arizona Community Church | http://az.church | Online giving: http://az.church/give2022-06-0137 minPro PreacherPro PreacherPastors, Do These 5 Things To Take Advantage Of Summer In Your ChurchIn most churches, summer means lower attendance. With lower attendance comes a slower pace of ministry. Instead of fighting the summer slowdown, pastors should embrace it. Just because ministry is slowing down, doesn’t mean that pastors can’t take advantage of summer to grow their church and themselves. So here are five things you can do to take advantage of summer. Get more articles and resources at ProPreacher.com2022-05-2307 minPro PreacherPro PreacherHypocritical Religious LeadersThere may be no worse form of hypocrisy than that of hypocritical religious leaders. Jesus reserved some of his harshest words for hypocritical religious leaders. We see this hypocrisy all around us today. The church better take notice and root out the hypocrisy in our lives too.   This is a slightly shortened version of a message I preached on March 27, 2022. Get more articles and resources at ProPreacher.com2022-04-2733 minPro PreacherPro Preacher7 Ways to Find Rest in MinistryIf you're in ministry, I know this is true: You're busy, and you need more time to rest. So here are seven ways to find rest in ministry. Get more articles and resources at ProPreacher.com2022-04-0709 minArizona Community ChurchArizona Community ChurchHypocritical Religion Led to This | Pastor Brandon HilgemannWhat Led to This #4 | Remembering the events that take us to the greatest victory in history | Mar 27, 2022 | Pastor Brandon Hilgemann | Arizona Community Church | http://az.church | Online giving: http://az.church/give2022-04-0438 minPro PreacherPro Preacher11 Wedding Mistakes Pastors MakeThere are a lot of ways a wedding can go wrong, and pastors aren't perfect. Here are eleven common wedding mistakes pastors make. Let's learn from these so we don't repeat them. PERFORM A WEDDING COURSE: ProPreacher.com/courses Get more articles and resources at ProPreacher.com2022-03-1110 minPro PreacherPro PreacherHow to Perform a WeddingIf you want to perform a wedding, there are hundreds of little details to think about. Here is a basic overview of what you'll need to know and a resource that I have created to help you learn how to perform a wedding.    PERFORM A WEDDING COURSE: http://propreacher.com/courses/  EQUIP LAB: https://equiplab.com/how-to-perform-a-wedding-a-pastors-step-by-step-guide/ Get more articles and resources at ProPreacher.com2022-02-2805 minPro PreacherPro Preacher3 Church Resolutions for the New YearEvery year, I like to set goals and resolutions for myself. Why not also set some New Year's Resolutions for your church too? Here are three resolutions that every church needs.  This is a condensed version of a sermon I preached in January 2022 from my home while recovering from COVID. It's a bit different than what I normally post, but I hope you find it encouraging for you and your church as well. God bless, and here's to a great year for you and your church.  Get more articles and resources at ProPreacher.com2022-01-0726 minArizona Community ChurchArizona Community ChurchThree New Year's Resolutions For The ChurchRemembering and following Christ in the new year | January 2, 2022 | Pastor Brandon Hilgemann | Arizona Community Church | http://az.church | Online giving: http://az.church/give2022-01-0431 minArizona Community ChurchArizona Community ChurchThe Prophesy FulfilledAdvent 2021 - The Fullness of Time #1 | God's plan for salvation was fulfilled with the birth of Jesus Christ | Nov 28, 2021 | Pastor Brandon Hilgemann | Arizona Community Church | http://az.church | Online giving: http://az.church/give2021-11-2940 minArizona Community ChurchArizona Community ChurchThe Power of WordsThe power to speak is often greater than we realize | Oct. 24, 2021 | Pastor Brandon Hilgemann | Arizona Community Church | http://az.church | Online giving: http://az.church/give2021-11-0337 minPro PreacherPro PreacherSurvive Seminary - 15 Practical TipsSeminary is hard. I needed two attempts to finish seminary. I dropped out in my first attempt because I wasn’t prepared. But in my second attempt, I graduated with honors. Here are some tips I learned along the way that helped me go from seminary failure to seminary success.  RESOURCES MENTIONED  • Logos Bible Software Discount • Grammarly   • Pro Preacher Store - Resources for busy pastors2021-11-0311 minPro PreacherPro PreacherThe Biggest Challenge for Young People in MinistryI’ve had the privilege of working with many young people in ministry. There are many things about working in ministry that are challenging. It’s easy to get discouraged and frustrated when you work at a church. But if I had to narrow it down to one thing that is the biggest hurdle for young people in ministry, it would be this… RESOURCES FOR BUSY PASTORS: ProPreacher.com/store2021-10-0509 minArizona Community ChurchArizona Community ChurchI Didn't See That Coming #4 - Is This a Test?I Didn't See That Coming: Is This a Test? | Sep. 5, 2021 | Pastor Brandon Hilgemann | Arizona Community Church | az.church | Online giving: az.church/give2021-09-0735 minPro PreacherPro PreacherI Tried Being an iPad Only Pastor for 90 Days, and I’m Not Going BackCan an iPad replace a pastor’s computer? For the last 90 days, I’ve used an iPad for all my work. iPads can now do 99% of what pastors use computers to do, and it does some things even better. So after my 90 day experiment, here are my thoughts on being an iPad only pastor. SEE MY SETUP: ProPreacher.com/ipad-only-pastor PREACHING RESOURCES: ProPreacher.com/store2021-08-2811 minPro PreacherPro PreacherPastor Plagiarism Is In The News, And It’s A ProblemSome prominent pastors have come under fire recently for plagiarism in their preaching. I wish I could say this is shocking, but it happens far more than it should. Here’s why pastors plagiarize sermons, what the Bible says about plagiarism, and why plagiarizing is a major problem. PREACHING RESOURCES: ProPreacher.com/store2021-08-1411 minArizona Community ChurchArizona Community ChurchPrayer #2 - How To PrayPrayer: How To Pray Like Jesus | August 8, 2021 | Pastor Brandon Hilgemann | Arizona Community Church | az.church | Online giving: az.church/give2021-08-1139 minArizona Community ChurchArizona Community ChurchPrayer #1 - Don't Give Up On PrayerWhy do we ask so little of God? | August 1, 2021 | Pastor Brandon Hilgemann | Arizona Community Church | az.church | Online giving: az.church/give2021-08-0340 minPro PreacherPro PreacherHow to Preach (part 3) Sermon EvaluationIf you want to preach better, don’t forget sermon evaluation. Lazy pastors forget this step. Learn from what you’ve already preached. Use these three sermon evaluation tips. PREACHING RESOURCES: ProPreacher.com/store FREE SERMON PREP CHECKLIST: ProPreacher.com/subscribe2021-07-0906 minPro PreacherPro PreacherHow to Preach (part 2): Sermon DeliverySermon delivery is an art that takes years to master. But here are some preaching tips and tricks that will help you preach more effectively. I wish I knew these when I first started preaching. PREACHING RESOURCES: ProPreacher.com/store FREE SERMON PREP CHECKLIST: ProPreacher.com/subscribe 2021-07-0213 minPro PreacherPro PreacherHow to Preach (part 1): Sermon PreparationWant to learn how to preach or simply how to preach better? First, work on your sermon writing. Better sermon preparation leads to better preaching. FREE SERMON PREP CHECKLIST: ProPreacher.com/subscribe PREACHING RESOURCES: ProPreacher.com/store2021-06-2511 minPro PreacherPro Preacher3 Reasons You Need A Sermon CalendarEvery pastor needs a sermon calendar to help plan their preaching. Here are three reasons why you need one, and how to save time by using mine (if you’d like). For more preaching content and resources, go to ProPreacher.com2021-06-1504 minArizona Community ChurchArizona Community ChurchHear & Do #2 - Do the WordTwo small steps to help you make one big difference! | June 13, 2021 | Pastor Brandon Hilgemann | Arizona Community Church | az.church | Online giving: az.church/give2021-06-1437 minArizona Community ChurchArizona Community ChurchHear & Do #1 - Hear the WordTwo small steps to help you make one big difference! | June 6, 2021 | Pastor Brandon Hilgemann | Arizona Community Church | az.church | Online giving: az.church/give2021-06-0939 minArizona Community ChurchArizona Community ChurchMother's Day 2021If you want your children and grandchildren to follow Jesus every day of their lives, make him part of your everyday life.  | May 9, 2021 | Pastor Brandon Hilgemann | Arizona Community Church | az.church2021-05-1035 minPro PreacherPro PreacherPreach With A Limp, Not A SwaggerA major injury gave me a slight limp. My leg will never be the same. I used to try to hide it, but God has used my weakness to teach me a valuable lesson. Here's why you should preach with a limp. For more preaching content and resources, go to ProPreacher.com2021-03-1304 minPro PreacherPro PreacherHow to Balance Ministry and FamilyHow do I balance ministry and family? There's always another person to reach and another sermon to preach. If you let it, your ministry will overtake all your time with your family. These are some things I've learned to help keep both my ministry and my family healthy. For more preaching content and resources, go to ProPreacher.com 2021-02-2610 minArizona Community ChurchArizona Community ChurchThessalonians #6 - Unshaken by SatanEncouraged Beyond Words | Pastor Brandon Hilgemann | Arizona Community Church | February 14, 2021 | AZCC.org2021-02-1539 minPro PreacherPro Preacher5 Truths for Pastors Feeling InadequateIt's normal for pastors to feel like they don't measure up. We look at other more "successful" ministries and wonder why ours isn't more like theirs. Here are five things you need to know if you are feeling inadequate in ministry. For more preaching content and resources, go to ProPreacher.com2021-01-1507 minThe Few - A Podcast for Faith Empowered Workplace LeadersThe Few - A Podcast for Faith Empowered Workplace LeadersEpisode 51: How to Overcome Feeling InadequateSend us a textJoin the conversation today as Bill and Ed talk about feeling inadequate as a leader. Whether you are a leader of faith in the church or workplace, you have probably experienced this feeling. Bill and Ed talk about what causes feelings of inadequacy as well as how to struggle with and overcome them.Resources discussed:5 Encouragements for Pastors Who Feel Inadequate by Brandon Hilgemann - Outreachmagazine.com.Do the best leaders feel inadequate? AIM Education and TrainingOvercoming Feelings of Inadequacy by Mike Kaeding - Linkedin.com5 Dangerous (And Faulty) Reasons...2020-09-231h 00Pro PreacherPro PreacherPreaching to a Camera - 5 Tips To Do It BetterPreaching to a camera is different than preaching to a crowd. Can we agree on that? And a lot of pastors are wrestling with learning this different skillset right now.  So here are five tips I’ve learned that will help you preach to a camera better. For more preaching content and resources, go to ProPreacher.com2020-04-1810 minPro PreacherPro PreacherPreaching With An Apple Watch - Best SetupThe Apple Watch is a great preaching tool. Pastors have been using watches for years to help them manage their time when speaking. But smartwatches, like the Apple Watch, take this to another level. So what's the best way to set up your Apple Watch for when you are preaching? This is my favorite setup. For more preaching content and resources, go to ProPreacher.com Preaching Resources: https://www.propreacher.com/store/2020-02-1409 minPro PreacherPro PreacherWhat Pastors Can Learn From The Tesla Cybertruck FailA Tesla demonstration for their new Cybertuck recently went viral for all the wrong reasons. They claimed that their new "armor glass" was near indestructible. But to everyone's surprise, it broke during the demonstration. This is what pastors should all learn from Tesla's mistake. Pastors have too many responsibilities. You don't have to do it all alone. Get a team at PreachingTeam.com For more preaching content and resources, go to ProPreacher.com2019-12-1311 minPro PreacherPro PreacherHow Long Should I Preach? New Research on Sermon Length of Growing ChurchesHow long should you preach? There are a lot of opinions out there on sermon length, but we need more than just feelings. Unfortunately, there is not a lot of data out there. So I decided to do some new research. I tracked the average sermon length of the 50 fastest growing churches in America. This is what I found, and what we can learn. Download the spreadsheet from the study. Pastors have too many responsibilities. Get a team at PreachingTeam.com For more preaching content and resources, go to ProPreacher.com2019-11-1215 minPro PreacherPro PreacherIntroducing Preaching Team: A New Sermon Resource Unlike Any OtherPreaching Team is here. It officially launches today.  In this episode, I'll explain more about what Preaching Team is, how it is unlike any other sermon resource out there, and answer some of the most common questions that I've received. Join the team at PreachingTeam.com For more preaching content and resources, go to ProPreacher.com2019-11-0121 minPro PreacherPro PreacherPreaching Team UpdateA few weeks ago, I threw out an idea that is really exciting to me about starting a preaching team. But I needed to know that it was something you might be interested in before I moved forward. Your feedback was tremendously helpful. So here is an update on where things are going, and when you can join the team. For more preaching content and resources, go to ProPreacher.com2019-10-2507 minPro PreacherPro PreacherWant to Join My Preaching Team?I have this idea that I'm excited about that I just have to share with you. Every pastor deserves to have a preaching team. The church should be a family that works together for God's glory. You don't have to do all of your preaching and sermon preparation alone. This is how I think we can help. What do you think? If you're interested, send a quick email to brandon@propreacher.com For more preaching content and resources, go to ProPreacher.com2019-10-0111 minPro PreacherPro PreacherBetter Preaching Starts With Better ReadingGood preaching begins with good reading. Have you ever heard the pastor who tells and retells the same old stories, and preaches the same sermons over again? Chances are, they have poured everything out without putting enough back in. They’ve become so busy in the storms of ministry that they’ve neglected their duty to be well-read.  Don't fall into the trap of lazy learning. Check out these great preaching resources. For more preaching content and resources, go to ProPreacher.com2019-09-2306 minPro PreacherPro PreacherLogos Bible Software — Timesaving Tricks for Faster Bible StudyLearn how to study the Bible faster and more efficiently than ever with these Logos Bible Software tips. These tricks will shave wasted time off of your sermon prep every week if you put them into practice. RESOURCES MENTIONED Logos Discounted Price Free Logos Sermon Prep Workflow More preaching resources List of Bible Book abbreviations that Logos recognizes For more preaching content and resources, go to ProPreacher.com 2019-09-1418 minPro PreacherPro PreacherThe Difference Between Preaching and TeachingWhat’s the difference between preaching and teaching? I’ve also heard a pastor labeled as a good teacher, but not a great preacher. On the other hand, I’ve also heard others call a pastor a good teacher, but not a good preacher.  At the same time, today we will use the words teaching and preaching almost interchangeably when talking about what the pastor says on stage on a Sunday.  So what do we mean by preaching and teaching? Is there even a difference, and does it matter? Yes, it matters...2019-08-2713 minPro PreacherPro PreacherBest Bible? ESV Thinline vs Pastor's vs Preaching Bible ComparisonWhat is the best all-around Bible for pastors? I did a review recently on what I consider to be the best preaching Bibles (the ESV Pastor's Bible and Preaching Bible), but I didn't factor in the amount of love that pastors have for Crossway's best-selling Bible, the ESV Thinline Bible. After all the comments and emails, I got a copy and have used it as my primary Bible for the past month to get a better feel for it. Here's what I learned.  BIBLE LINKS: - T...2019-08-1530 minPro PreacherPro Preacher20 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a PastorBeing a pastor is hard. The church is often guilty of only painting a picture of the blessings of being called to ministry. We forget to talk about the struggle. So here are some things I wish someone would have sat down and told 20-year-old me. I spent a decade learning these the hard way. REMINDER: Get 20% off at the ProPreacher.com store until the end of July. For more preaching content like this, go to ProPreacher.com2019-07-2409 minPro PreacherPro Preacher8 Things I Wish Pastors Wouldn't SayThere are a lot of cliche phrases that have become mainstream in American Christian culture. They all have good intentions. Some are great.  But there are some things I wish pastors would stop saying. Here are eight phrases that have become so ingrained in our Christian culture that we say them without thinking. But I think we can do better. REMINDER: Get 20% off at the ProPreacher.com store until the end of July. For more content like this, go to ProPreacher.com2019-07-1812 minPro PreacherPro Preacher7 Resources to Help Busy Pastors (20% Off)I wish I had more resources earlier in my ministry. That's why I have been creating more and more resources over the years. Starting today until the end of July, I’m throwing a big summer sale of 20% off everything in the Pro Preacher Store. So here's a quick overview of seven resources in the store, and how it might be helpful to you. RESOURCES MENTIONED: 1. Sermon Calendar 2. Funeral Sermon Bundle 3. Wedding Sermon Bundle 4. Preaching Nuts & Bolts (book) ...2019-07-1222 minPro PreacherPro PreacherHow to Preach With an iPadPreaching by using an iPad for your sermon notes has become more popular over the years as tablets have become widely adopted.  I've been preaching with my iPad for years. So if you're looking into iPad preaching, here is how to do it.  I'll talk about how to format your sermon notes, the apps I use, how iPadOS is changing the game, and the ticking time bomb on your iPad that's waiting to blow up your sermon. RESOURCES MENTIONED: • GoodReader App • One Page Sermon Outline Example •...2019-07-0422 minPro PreacherPro PreacherBetter Preaching By Focusing On One ThingWhen you evaluating your preaching, the number of things that you need to work on can be overwhelming.  Where do you even begin? Many pastors make the mistake of trying to get better in every area of their preaching all at once. But when you try to fix everything, you'll barely fix anything. Here's why focusing on one thing improves everything. Resources Mentioned: • Preaching Books • Online Preaching Course For more content like this, go to ProPreacher.com2019-06-2408 minPro PreacherPro PreacherPreaching Basics: Show, Don't TellOne of the biggest mistakes we make when preaching is to only tell something to our audience. We need to show it to them, not just tell them. In this episode, I'll explain what "Show, don't tell" means for your preaching. Resources Mentioned: • Preaching Books For more content like this, go to ProPreacher.com2019-06-1815 minPro PreacherPro PreacherWhy You Need Logos Bible SoftwareI’ve used Logos Bible software for years now to help with all of my Bible study for sermons and books. So I want to give you just three of the big reasons why I use Logos and why I think you should use it too. Resources Mentioned: • Exclusive Logos discount For more detailed show notes and more content like this, go to ProPreacher.com2019-05-3110 minPro PreacherPro PreacherBible Translations and Finding the Best Preaching BibleWhat's the best Bible for pastors?  I've done a lot of research on all of the top preaching Bibles available, and settled on my top two new favorites. Here is what I look at in a new Bible, how these two compare, and what each does best.  RESOURCES MENTIONED: • ESV Pastor's Bible • ESV Preaching Bible • Wedding and Funeral Sermons on ProPreacher.com For other translations, consider these: • CSB Pastor's Bible • NIV Heritage Bible • NASB Preacher's Bible • KJ...2019-05-2124 minPro PreacherPro PreacherHow to Extend the Life of Every SermonPastors spend a lot of time every week working hard on their sermon. They preach it. God uses it. Then, they toss it and begin work on the next one.  Why are we so content with letting all that work go to waste? How can we help a sermon live beyond Sunday? Here are 10 ways that you can help each sermon live longer and reach more people. RESOURCES: Best Camera to Record Sermons Deity D3 Microphone Best Microphones for Preaching Zoom H4n Pro Zoom H1n How to pull audio f...2019-05-1338 minPro PreacherPro PreacherThe Fundamental Elements of Good PreachingA lot of what passes for preaching today is just spiritualized motivational speaking. It's a motivational speech in church clothes. So what's the difference between good preaching and just giving a motivational speech?    In this episode, we'll talk about the two  fundamental elements to good preaching and why you need them in every sermon. RESOURCES: For more preaching help, check out my preaching books at ProPreacher.com/books For more detailed show notes and more content like this, go to ProPreacher.com2019-05-0231 minPro PreacherPro Preacher3 Pillars of Powerful PreachingWhat is the foundation of great public speaking or preaching?  There are three pillars, three things that every talk needs to be powerful and effective. These are the absolute basics of all great speeches.  You need all three of these pillars, or your message will collapse. RESOURCES: I talk more about this concept in my books: Preaching Nuts & Bolts, and Preach and Deliver. Check them out at ProPreacher.com/books For more detailed show notes and more content like this, go to ProPreacher.com2019-04-2625 minPro PreacherPro PreacherPastor Fashion: Should Preachers Wear Expensive Shoes?A new Instagram account "@PreachersNSneakers" has gone viral and shocked the Christian community by posting pictures of the shoes that celebrity pastors are wearing alongside how much they cost.  Some of these pastors are wearing shoes that cost thousands of dollars!   As surprising as this is, there are some important things we can all learn from this. Resources Mentioned: @PreachersNSneakers - Instagram account Preach and Deliver - My sermon delivery book with a chapter on what pastors should wear on stage. For more detailed show no...2019-04-1726 minPro PreacherPro PreacherWhy You Need to Plan Your Preaching with a Sermon CalendarHow far ahead are you on your sermon planning? If you're like most pastors, it's not very far. You are too wrapped up with the demands of ministry and your preaching is suffering. Here's why you need to plan your sermons, what it'll do for you, and a resource that will help. Resources Mentioned: 2020 Sermon Calendar 2019 Sermon Calendar Best Preaching Year (online preaching course) For more content like this, go to ProPreacher.com 2019-04-1026 minPro PreacherPro Preacher15 Productivity Tips for PastorsPastors have more to do than they have time to do it all. There's always more work that could be done. So here are fifteen productivity tips for pastors to help you get more done in less time and also focus on the right things. Links to Resources Mentioned: • Productive Christian Journal • Calendly For more content like this, go to ProPreacher.com 2019-04-0226 minPro PreacherPro PreacherIntroducing the Pro Preacher PodcastWelcome to the first episode of the Pro Preacher podcast, a podcast about preaching and growing your influence and ability to share the Gospel. This is a podcast for Pastors, preachers, Bible teachers, Christian writers and speakers, and anyone who wants to be a Christian influencer (in the church or online). The goal of this show is to help you preach and teach God’s Word with greater effectiveness and grow your influence for Jesus. For more content like this, go to ProPreacher.com2019-03-2524 minDownload Most Popular Audiobooks in Self Development, Communication SkillsDownload Most Popular Audiobooks in Self Development, Communication SkillsPreach and Deliver Audiobook by Brandon HilgemannListen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go tohttp://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Preach and Deliver Subtitle: Captivate Your Audience, Kill Bad Habits, and Master the Art of Sermon Delivery Author: Brandon Hilgemann Narrator: Brandon Hilgemann Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs Language: English Release date: 03-10-17 Publisher: Brandon Hilgemann Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Self Development, Communication Skills Publisher's Summary: No matter how good your message, if your delivery is poor, your audience won't receive it. Even a great message with poor delivery will result in a disengaged audience. In my years of education at great Christian institutions...2017-03-1004 minGrab Free Audiobook in Self Development, Communication SkillsGrab Free Audiobook in Self Development, Communication SkillsPreach and Deliver by Brandon Hilgemann | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Preach and Deliver Author: Brandon Hilgemann Narrator: Brandon Hilgemann Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs Language: English Release date: 03-10-17 Publisher: Brandon Hilgemann Genres: Self Development, Communication Skills Summary: No matter how good your message, if your delivery is poor, your audience won't receive it. Even a great message with poor delivery will result in a disengaged audience. In my years of education at great Christian institutions, I learned the message of the Bible. But I didn't learn how to deliver that message. It took me a decade of failure...2017-03-1004 minExperience Full Audiobook in Romance, ContemporaryExperience Full Audiobook in Romance, ContemporaryPreaching Nuts & Bolts by Brandon Hilgemann | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Preaching Nuts & Bolts Author: Brandon Hilgemann Narrator: Brandon Hilgemann Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-16 Publisher: Brandon Hilgemann Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Sermons & Ministries Summary: Preaching is hard work. When I first felt called to ministry, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I had never preached a sermon in my life. I never had a mentor walk me through the process. In fact, I was scared to death of public speaking. So I argued with god. I begged him to...2016-10-202h 29