Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.
In this episode, I want to give you ten practical tips for preparing and preaching your Easter Sunday sermon. For most churches, Easter is the biggest Sunday of the year. But it can be a frustrating Sunday for many pastors.
What can you do to preach faithfully, clearly, and better this Easter Sunday?
- View Easter as a strategic opportunity.
- Tell the old story again.
- Focus on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- Explain the gospel clearly.
- Call for a verdict.
- Preach as you would regularly preach.
- Be shorter than usual.
- Do not take anything for granted.
- Carefully oversee the other elements of the worship service.
- Finish the sermon preparation early.
Bonus Tip: Pray!!!
Questions
- What are you planning on preaching on Easter?
- What principle can you use from this list to help you prepare and preach your Easter Sermon?
Recommended Resources
- On Preaching by H.B. Charles Jr.
- On Pastoring by H.B. Charles Jr.
- Preaching by Timothy Keller
- A Complete Guide to Sermon Delivery by Al Fasol
Anyone can be sentimental about the Nativity; any fool can feel like a Christian at Christmas. But Easter is the main event; if you don’t believe in the resurrection, you’re not a believer. – John Irving
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