Pro Preacher is a podcast about preaching hosted by Brandon Hilgemann, author and founder of ProPreacher.com. The goal is to help pastors, preachers, and Bible teachers grow in their influence and ability to preach.
Just 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.com
Struggling 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.com
Loneliness 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.com
In 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.com
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
Do 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.
We 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.
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.
Today, 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.
Pulpit 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.
Envy 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.
The 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.
When 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.com
Nobody 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.com
Do 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.com
How 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.com
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.
Don'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.
Mike 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.com
Many 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.com
Faithfully 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.com
We 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.com
If you preach regularly, you need a sermon calendar to stay organized. Check out my 2024 sermon calendar today at propreacher.com/store
Pastors 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.com
This 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 PLANNER
There'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.com
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.com
How 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.com
There 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.com
In 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.com
There 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.com
If 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.com
There 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.com
If 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.com
Every 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.com
Seminary 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 pastors
I'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/store
Can 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/store
Some 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/store
If 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/subscribe
Sermon 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
Want 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/store
Every 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.com
A 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.com
How 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
It'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.com
Preaching 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.com
The 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/
A 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.com
How 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.com
Preaching 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.com
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