The Expositors Collective

Recorded in Thousand Oaks California in March of 2018, David Guzik speaks about the ways that preachers grow over time in the development of the gift that God has given them. He also answers questions from Mike Neglia and Michael McCalebb about fact-checking, lazy statistics and the benefits of deep[…]

Mike speaks with Suzy Silk about the Holy Spirit’s role in sermon preparation, delivery and application. How does He guide, inform and confirm His truth in the days and moments leading up to the proclamation of the Word? Suzy also answers some of Mike’s questions about the vibrant culture of[…]

In this conversation from July, 2018, Mike speaks with Ted Leavenworth about the mistakes that new preachers most often make as they begin their public ministries. Whether it is cramming sermons with too much information, or ripping off the style or content of other more established preachers, Ted diagnosesboth the[…]

Every Bible teacher preaches topical sermons. Some preachers give topical messages from the pulpit every Sunday, and some only on holidays or for a special series, but all of us need to invest work into improving in this area of sermon preparation and delivery. Nick Cady answers some of Mike[…]

Nate Morris is the lead pastor ofMountain Life Calvary Chapel, with locations in the Vail and Roaring Fork Valleys of Colorado. Having grown up in the Colorado mountains, he has a special place in his heart for reaching and transforming mountain communities with the gospel. Nate served as a youth[…]

Sébastien and Mike talk about earnestness and authenticity in preaching, and the priority of the Word of God above the opinions of learned men. Recorded in April of 2019 in New York City.Born in Montreal, Sébastien Frappier became a professional actor at the age of thirteen. Despite regular appearances within[…]

Dr Jason Cruise speaks with Mike about the often-neglected importance of application in sermon preparation and delivery. He suggests that preachers are hesitant to bring out points of application because they don’t want to seem shallow, don’t want to spoon-feed their congregations or sometimes it may be that they are[…]

Mike speaks with Pilgrim Benham about the subtle (and not so subtle) ways that preachers try to curry the favor of their congregations through humor and other tactics. However, being accepted in the Beloved (Ephesians 1:6) and living out of that reality frees the Christian from trying to earn the[…]

Mike speaks with Scott about the role of the Law and Gospel in Christian preaching. Dr Keith believes that the Law should first kill any hope of self-righteousness before the gospel brings life, so in a sense, a preacher is both a hitman (killing) and a midwife (bringing life). They[…]

In this workshop from 2017 Pete, Char and Mike walk through two different interpretive methods of a well known passage of scripture highlighting the difference between a man centered and gospel centered hermeneutic. As a pastor, musician and evangelist, Pete Nelson’s worldwide travels have given him a unique perspective on[…]

In this webinar, Ryan Huguley speaks about the importance of preaching to the head, heart and hands of our congregations. Since the Bible speaks to the intellectual, practical and emotional aspects of human life, so the preacher should do so as well. Ryan speaks about these three areas and then[…]

In episode 128 of the Expositors Collective podcast Jon Geraci speaks with Nick Cady about pastoral succession and what it was like to step into the lead role of an established church, as well as his journey of finding his own voice as a preacher after growing up as the[…]

How have preachers throughout the centuries called for their hearers to put their trust in the saving work of Jesus Christ? How can preachers today extend the offer of forgiveness and hope to our unbelieving congregants? In this conversation between Dr Ian Clary and Mike Neglia they learn from Basil[…]

What role should prayer play in our sermon preparation? What does it mean to meditate on God’s Word? How can the Spirit of God move upon and through our ministries? Adam Narciso answers these questions and more in episode 126 of the Expositors Collective podcast.Adam Narciso is the visionary and[…]

Mark Smith speaks with Mike Neglia about his love for Dublin and the need to develop truly contextualised preaching for each city that we minister in. He also speaks about “killing your darlings”, mind-maps and envisioning a preferred version of the future.This was recorded in the summer of 2018Mark is[…]

Eric Cartier serves at Rocky Mountain Calvary in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he has been on staff for the the past 20 years, initially as Jr. High Pastor, and now for many years as Senior Pastor.In this episode Nick and Eric talk about being yourself, finding your own voice as[…]

In episode 123 David Downs speaks with Mike about clarity and precision in the pulpit, as well as the importance of “people time” and “paper time” in sermon preparation.David Downs has 14 years or church planting experience in Italy where he and his wife Denae are currently laboring to see[…]

Ray Ortlund speaks with Mike about the distinction between educational Bible teaching and heart stirring, encouraging true preaching. He believes that the goal of preaching is new life, liberation and freedom, not bondage, heaviness and law. And as the wonderful gospel of Jesus is placarded in a church, a culture[…]

The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed nearly every aspect of our lives and our churches. For those who are beginning to perform weddings again, we offer this episode to help you think through some of the practicalities as to how to serve the couple and their guests in the best way[…]

Tom Burke speaks with Mike about “The Passport Principle”; what a communicator needs in order to travel into the worldview of those listening. They also swap house church stories, sermon preparation rhythms and remember a world without the internet!Tom Burke is a native of Cork City on the South coast[…]

Kalácska Norbert (Norbi) speaks with Mike about the unique burden that preachers experience during the preparation, delivery and even the aftermath of a message. They also speak about the importance of collaboration and other relevant topics.You can watch some of Norbert’s sermons on YouTube.[…]

Homiletics is the science and art of sermon delivery. The Expositors Collective exists to help you grow in your personal study and public proclamation of God’s Word, and this episode is focusing on the second part of that mission statement: Public proclamation. James Travis helps us hone our skill set[…]

Joel Turner is the pastor ofMountain Springs Calvary Chapelin Calgary, Alberta, Canada and author of the bookHumor Me: How to Add Comedy to Your Brain, Your Life, and Your Message. Prior to the Lord calling him into the ministry, Joel was a comedian in western Canada . His first ministry[…]

What would it be like to sit under the preaching of some of the church history’s greatest preachers? Troy Frasier gives us a tour de force survey through some of the personalities and practices of the mighty expositors that have gone before us. Troy Frasier is a children’s and communication’s[…]

Shane Angland and Mike Neglia discuss sermon introductions and whether they are actually necessary or not as well as the danger of too many illustrations and the freedom of self-forgetfulness.- Shane is currently a teaching elder at Ennis Evangelical Church, Ireland. He has served as a missionary in Ukraine and[…]

Ryan Huguley is the pastor ofRidgeline Churchin Salt Lake City, Utah. Ryan is also the author of the book8 Hours or Less: Writing Faithful Sermons Faster,as well as the host of the podcastsIn the RoomandFrom the Field.In this episode Ryan speaks with Nick Cady about his system of sermon preparation,[…]

In this interview from November 2019 Justin Thomas speaks with Mike about the value of teaching through large sections of Scripture as a way of introducing listeners to the themes, contours, characters, geographyand theology of various books. At the conclusion of the interview there is a bonus conversation about what[…]

Jon Tyson speaks with Mike about learning from the best of various traditions and groupings within the Christian church in order to embody ‘Theology that cannot be dismissed and power that cannot be denied.’ They also discuss his upcoming preaching course “Preaching in a Secular Age” and the importance of[…]

What role, if any, should the historic church calendar play in our preaching schedule?Is there any value in seasons of Lent, Eastertide and Advent?How can a pastor introduce liturgical elements into a Sunday service without alienating congregants?Pastor Sam Garrard answers these and more questions in this conversation with Mike Neglia.Samuel[…]

Ray Dash is the pastor ofThe Rock Christian Fellowshipin Newark, New Jersey. Originally from New York City, Ray lives and ministers in Newark’s ethnically and economically diverse urban core.In this episode Ray speaks with Nick Cady about loving your listeners and helping your hearers by “putting the cookies on the[…]

As part of our ongoing mission to help equip the next generation of expository Bible teachers, Expositors Collective hosted our first online Webinar on May 9th. The second session was taught by David Guzik on “Changing Methods – Changeless Message” and was followed by an extended time o Q+A.David Guzik’s[…]

As part of our ongoing mission to help equip the next generation of expository Bible teachers, Expositors Collective hosted our first online Webinar on May 9th. The first session was taught by Brian Brodersen on preaching in the power of the Spirit and was followed by a time of Q+A[…]

Dr. Ian Clary is Assistant Professor of Historical Theology at Colorado Christian University, he is a native of Canada and lived for the past half of his life in Toronto, Ontario, where he served as a minister in a Baptist church there.Dr. Clary’s doctoral work looked at issues dealing with[…]

Rob Salvato speaks about the importance of brevity and clarity in our Bible teaching and sermons. Rob Salvato is the lead pastor at Calvary Vista in CA. He is married to his wife, Denise, and they have three grown children.You can listen to his teachings here:https://www.calvaryvista.com/sermons-sunday/You can find his sermon[…]

Faithful Bible Teaching consistently shows Jesus to be the true Hero. We truly believe that with all our heart, and this workshop, delivered by Mike Neglia in April 2019 in San Diego, California unpacks and explains why this message is at the very heart of the Expositors Collective. In the[…]

Mike speaks with Attila Nyári about how Christian growth and maturity involves trusting in ourselves less, and trusting in our message more.Attila Nyári is the pastor of Golgota Keresztény Gyülekezet Kistarcsa , near Budapest in Hungary. He is also the Deputy Director of Communications at the Lausanne Movement and is[…]

Mike Doyle from Movement Church NYC speaks in Howell, New Jersey, back in September of 2019 about the Divine power source behind our preaching. After his message, there is a brief interview and update recorded on Thursday April 16th about the impact of Covid-19 on New York City and what[…]

Is it possible to be TOO vulnerable and open while preaching? In this extended conversation between Armando Garcia and Mike Neglia they discuss right and wrong motives for self-disclosure as well as some advice on how to tell other people’s stories with tact and respect.[…]

Pastor Armando Garcia talks with Mike Neglia about the mentors who gave him chances to teach when he was younger, his love for outlines and church history. Resources mentionedAncient Christian Commentary series:https://www.ivpress.com/ancient-christian-commentary-on-scriptureGreg Allison Historical Theology:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Historical-Theology-Allison-Gregg/dp/0310230136Louis Berkhof Systematic Theology: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Systematic-Theology-Louis-Berkhof/dp/1941129560Louis Berkhof History of Church Doctrine:https://www.amazon.com/History-Christian-Doctrines-Louis-Berkhof/dp/0851510051Wayne Grudem Systematic Theology: https://www.amazon.com/Systematic-Theology-Introduction-Biblical-Doctrine/dp/03102867005 Minutes in[…]

In this conversation, recorded in January 2020, Nick Cady speaks with Mike Neglia about extending the hope of the gospel in funeral services. Suggested Reading:Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals by Brian Croft & Phil A. NewtonThe Hardest Sermons You’ll Ever Preach by Brian ChapellA Grief Sanctified: Through Sorrow to Eternal Hope by[…]

Ricky Ponce has served in Europe for the past 15 years and is currently an Elder at Calvary Cork and leading the A/V ministry.The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visithttps://goodlion.io/[…]

As our world continues to change at a rapid pace, we want to provide you with helpful insights and ideas to further your proclamation of God’s Word. In this episode, Mike Neglia, Nick Cady and Pete Nelson sit down to talk about lessons from live streaming, how to care for[…]

David Guzik has been broadcasting and live-streaming his sermons for years and years. He has been an early adopter of technological advances and has leveraged them to spread solid Biblical teaching all over the world. He sits down with Mike to give philosophical and practical advice to preachers who find[…]

Grant and Mike talk about the power of podcasts and the surprising way that God drew Grant to himself. They also talk about the value of podcasts as a far-reaching ministry tool, both for discipleship and evangelism. And some tips and tricks to get the most out of the podcasts[…]

In this bonus episode, Mike Neglia and Pilgrim Benham share highlights and key takeaways from the most recent Expositors Collective Event in Budapest, Hungary.Find out more at https://expositorscollective.com/The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visithttps://goodlion.io/[…]

This week, Nick Cady interviews Pam Markey who has been involved in planting churches in multiple countries around the world and has a passion for teaching God’s word. Pam shares some of her amazing testimony and talks about taking advantage of teaching opportunities despite the circumstances.Relevant Links:Calvary Chapel Bible College[…]

In a follow-on discussion from the previous episode Mike and Jason talk about what exactly is the difference between expository and topical preaching. Jason argues that the distinction isn’t as cut and dry as some might assume! Jason Cruise believes that (to paraphrase John Stott) expository preaching is “a commitment[…]

Below you will find Pastor Jason Cruise’s “Sermon Gauntlet”Find out more about Pastor Jason Cruise at jasoncruise.comDescription For WebTitle:Scripture:Series Engine Keywords:YouTube Description:Working Title:Passage:Supporting Passages:Tuesday: Heart Preparation throughmeditationWednesday: Head Preparationthrough studyThursday: Hands Preparation through arrangementFriday: Close it out.Exegetical:[]Step 1: Pray For Illumination“I’m not looking for someone who knows what they are[…]

Rafael Manzanares talks about the importance of using personalIllustrations in our sermons and the danger of getting TOO personalFind out more about Rafael and the church he pastors at https://www.santaponsacommunitychurch.comThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visithttps://goodlion.io/[…]

For more on the Gordon Fee Bible Study syntax diagram method that Mike has been using check out these links :TIP of the day: Plain meaning/ analytic readingOrganizing an Outline with Syntax Graphs Or check out his book: New Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and Pastors(3rd Edition) Calvary Chapel[…]

Árpád (Árpi) Horváth Kávai is the pastor of Golgota 11, a church in the 11th District of Budapest, Hungary. Árpi has a long history with Calvary Chapel in Europe, having been part of one of the first Calvary Chapel church plants in Yugoslavia in the early 1990’s, then a church[…]

OICA Inductive Bible Study Method• Observation• Interpretation• Correlation• ApplicationObservation Assignment1. Circle all the references to God2. Draw a box around all other characters in the text3. Underline the action words4. Give a sequence of numbers to the divisions of the text; usually based on each individual action5. Find words that[…]

Jeff and his wife Teresa grew up in northern California. They met just after high school in 1977, fell in love and married in 1978. Neither one was walking with the Lord. They moved to southern California and started attending Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, where they were both born again[…]

Phil Metzger is the pastor of Calvary San Diego. Prior to moving to San Diego in 2018, Phil served and pastored in Eastern Europe, mostly in Hungary where he was a missionary, church planter, Bible College director at Calvary Chapel Bible College Europe, and most recently the pastor of Golgota[…]

Dr Gerry Breshears is Professor of Theology at Western Seminary, a former president of the Evangelical Theological Society, an elder at Grace Community Church of Gresham, a husband and a father. In this conversation with one of his students, Clay Worrell and Mike Neglia, Gerry talks about the untapped resource[…]

In this Bonus Episode, recorded in New Jersey in September of 2019, panelists Aaron Campbell, Nick Cady, Cody King and Ray Dash answer questions regarding time management, contextualization and cultural diversity.1. Recommended books for sermon preparation2. How to apply Bible teaching to those with low biblical literacy.3. How to balance[…]

Recorded live in Howell, New Jersey, Aaron Campbell speaks about the 5 necessary heart ingredients that we must have as we prepare Bible studies and sermons: F – Fall on your faceR – RepentU – UnderstandI – ImploreT – Testify Aaron Campbell is a speaker and author, and the founder[…]

Tim currently serves as the Lead Pastor for Reality Church London. He and his wife live in North London with their three daughters Lily, Phoebe and Paige. In all their endeavors, the Chaddicks desire to thrive as a family and to be a faithful presence within their local community as[…]

In episode 81, Pete Nelson and Mike Neglia talk preaching with Bruce Clark. Bruce is the senior minister at St Matthews Anglican Church in Manly, Australia. He came to Christ quite dramatically at 20, after years of trying to find himself through partying while at high school and university. A[…]

In this episode, Mike speaks with Dr Joy Balta about the various learning preferences that are likely present in every gathered congregation. Your hearers have complex internal physiology and brain make-ups are are going to influence the way that they take in and process information. Dr Balta speaks about how[…]

Sarah Yardley is a Californian based in Cornwall who loves Jesus, family, friendships, coffee, travel, and guacamole. She grew up at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, served at Reality Carpinteria, and currently lives in the United Kingdom, serving full-time with Creation Fest UK and Tubestation in Polzeath. She loves discovering what[…]

Brian was born and raised in Southern California. He became a Christian at age 22 and began attending Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, pastored by Chuck Smith. He met his wife, Cheryl, the youngest daughter of Pastor Chuck and Kay Smith, at one of the church’s home group meetings. They were[…]

The Christmas season is upon us! This is a unique time in the calendar year when nominal Christians and occasional visitors will come to your church to sing songs and listen to a sermon. How can we leverage this opportunity for the gospel? How can a preacher, who has perhaps[…]

Benjamin Morrison is church planter and pastor of Calvary Chapel Svitlovodsk, Ukraine. He also serves as the coordinator for City to City Ukraine. He is married to Lena, and they have two children, Abigail and Isaac. You can follow Benjamin on Facebook or Twitter.Find out more about Calvary Chapel Svitlovodsk[…]

Worship leaders are ministers of the Word too, so Mike sits down with two good friends, Michael McCallebb & Noah Beumer to talk about what role prayer, song selection and collaboration should play in the Sunday morning worship experience. They discuss avoiding the Green Room, public engagement with the sermon,[…]

In this panel discussion; we will hear how young preachers can learn from older and more experienced Bible teachers, and some candid thoughts on the need for more hands on training for upcoming ministers of the Gospel. If you haven’t heard Pilgrim’s talk on preaching mentorships download it here:Mentorship &[…]

Pastor John Brown leads Servant Church, in Norwich, England. He is passionate about Christ centered expository preaching, meaningful relationships and church planting. In this conversation with Mike Neglia, he talks about the importance of keeping Jesus central in our hearts, minds and sermons.Servant Church WebsiteThe Expositors Collective podcast is part[…]

One of the more frequent questions that we receive has to do with time management. How can a preacher or Bible teacher manage his or her time in order to maximize their effectiveness as they deliver God’s Word? There are only 168 hours per week and 24 hours per day;[…]

Rather than preach for agreement and affirmation from fellow believers Riley Taylor believes that we are called to preach with a prophetic edge, addressing the counterfeit gospels and contradictory belief systems that the world has on offer.Riley Taylor is the Lead Pastor at Calvary Fellowship in Mountlake Terrace. His background[…]

Pastor Rob Dingman (Twickenham, UK) speaks with Mike about the dangers of convoluting simple passages with unnecessary complications and obscure details. Time is precious, so may we use it wisely!Rob Dingman was born and raised in Seattle, USA. He has been serving Jesus Christ since 1974. He planted Calvary Chapel[…]

In a world of constant access to information and stimulation, Dave Sylvester firmly believes in the value of slow and deep meditation upon the scriptures. His sermon preparation involves long walks, dictaphones and sticky notes! Listen in and be encouraged:Pastor, Bible College director, missionary, worship leader, husband, father, grandfather, lover[…]

Tyrone & Mike speak about overcoming nerves, growing as preachers and their mutual admiration for Clay Worrell!Tyrone is Lead Pastor of Calvary Waterford, Waterford City, Ireland. He lives in Tramore with with his wife Anna and their 5 year old son Asher. Tyrone’s daughter Aoife is 17 and has just[…]

Cody King (former Cable Guy and current Pastor) talks to Nick Cady about bivocational ministry, diligence and study hacks to make the most of the limited time that we all have.Cody is the founding and Lead Pastor of Redemption Calvary in Commerce City, Colorado. He and his family planted Redemption[…]

In this episode – Nick Cady teaches us how to properly build and use an outline in our Bible teaching. And here is the outline of his message on outlining! 1. Why you need an outline2. How to build an outline3. My Process4. An Example[…]

In this conversation Mike & Clay speak with Pastor Mike Doyle about cultural engagement and the importance of maintaining a prophetic voice as well as the exciting possibilities of collaborative sermon preparation. Mike Neglia’s Easter to Pentecost series: http://www.calvarycork.org/series/the-risen-life/ Mike Doyle’s Easter to Pentecost series: https://movementnyc.squarespace.com/ascencsion Evan Wickham on collaborative[…]

Mike Neglia and Riley Taylor talk with Pastor Chris McCarrick in the basement of the New York School of Urban ministry about the difference between meaningful and meaningless feedback, they also contrast sermons and filmmaking and share encouraging stories about surprising conversions and Warren Weirsbe outlines!Sign up now for the[…]

What role does the Holy Spirit play in the lives of our churches? Is it possible to be a Scripture centered church and also depend upon the Holy Spirit and His guidance? In this conversation Steve Boal says YES!Steve Boal was born in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal in 1970.He trained as[…]

What does a preacher have in common with a teabag? What is the difference between milk, meat, and manna? How early should a Bible teacher start working on their sermon? Pastor Rob Salvato asks these questions and more in this episode of the Expositors Collective podcast!Resources mentioned: https://www.preceptaustin.org/verse_by_verseThis was recorded[…]

We believe that sermons can be improved and their impact maximised by increasing the amount of heads and hearts that contribute to their shape and strength. Listen in on this conversation between Mike Neglia and Jody Ponce about their process of making sure that their church gets the best sermons[…]

On the first session of the San Diego training weekend, Pastor David Guzik starts our time together by reminding us of the importance and value of expository preaching. David has been in Christian service for more than 35 years, including two church plants and more than seven years as a[…]

In this episode Jeff Figgs will be talking about speech impediments, introversion and the call of God. Jeff Figgs is a pastor at Calvary Chapel Greeley in Greeley Colorado. You can find Pastor Jeff’s teachings here: Calvary Chapel Greeley[…]

What is the foundation of your approval before God? Is it based on how your most recent sermon went; or is it based upon the once and for all work of Jesus on your behalf? Since we are justified by faith it means that we are accepted, loved and approved[…]

Mike sits down with Pastor Richard Cimino for a conversation about learning from others but staying true to the “you” that God made you to be.Richard Cimino is the founding pastor of Metro Calvary. After eight years as the high school pastor at CC Costa Mesa and thirteen years as[…]

Working Definition:A preaching mentorship includes a worthy mentor who takes the time to offer input, opportunities, and feedback to a willing mentee who works hard to steward what was entrusted to them.3 Good Preaching books:Between Two Worlds by John R.W. StottChrist-Centered Preaching by Bryan ChapellPreaching & Preachers by D. Martyn[…]

n this one year anniversary episode of the Expositors Collective podcast Pete Nelson and Mike Neglia debrief and banter about the origin story of the Collective, as well as where we are today and what the future holds.In this far reaching conversation they talk about the difference between a typical[…]

Char Brodersen and Mike Neglia have a friendly and thoughtful discussion about preaching that stirs up affections for Jesus.Char is the lead pastor of Refuge Christian Fellowship, a small church in Santa Rosa, CA.Char has been in Christian ministry for 18 years and has spent the last 14 years as[…]

David Guzik is teaching pastor at Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara. His online commentary on the entire Bible at enduringword.com is a free, helpful resource for many pastors, teachers, and everyday Christians.David and his wife Inga-Lill live in Santa Barbara and have three adult children.Character Counts – Expository Preaching[…]

Jody Ponce is wife to Ricky and mother of 3 young children, she heads up the women’s ministry of Calvary Cork and is a regular writer for Calvarychapel.com[…]

As a preacher your success or failure on a Sunday morning flows from careful and thoughtful preparation beforehand (or a lack thereof). In this talk from December 2018, Pastor Cody King speaks about the importance of a well structured outline. As you listen you will learn not only about the[…]

In this conversation between Jim Gallagher and Nick Cady they speak about God’s surprising work through badly prepared and poorly delivered sermons; as well as the importance of investing in those who are in the early stages of their Christian life.You can listen to Jim’s teachings at http://www.ccvb.net/ or read[…]

An essential is something that you can’t live without: in this short talk Pastor Jim Gallagher from Calvary Chapel Vero Beach speaks about the essentials of sermon preparation. You can listen to Jim’s sermons at http://www.ccvb.net/ or read his blog at https://pjimgallagher.com/ Jim’s talk was followed by a panel discussion[…]

Nick Cady and Mike Neglia talk about early sermon experiences, plagiarism, mentorship, coffee beans, narrative arcs and the importance of our delivery as we teach God’s Word.Nick Cady is the lead pastor of White Fields Community Church in Longmont, Colorado.Prior to moving to Longmont in 2012, Nick spent 10 years[…]

As expositors, we spend time and energy making sure that the content of our messages are accurate and truthful; but our delivery matters too! It is possible to have a doctrinally true sermon, but come off as crushingly boring. In this talk, recorded in Bradenton, Florida, Nick Cady speaks about[…]

In this “late night” conversation Neil and Mike talk about the hard work ethic and determination that is necessary to lead well. They also speak about Inductive Bible Study, Psalm 23, and the danger of overcooking messages.Neil and his wife Cece live in Destin, Fl with their five children. Neil[…]

The Inductive Study Method is an investigative approach to the Bible using three basic components: Observation – What does the text say?Interpretation – What does the text mean?Application – How does the meaning of the text apply to life?Pastor Neil Spencer from the Coastline family of churches shares the how[…]

Pilgrim Benham shares with us about the importance of giving our hearers an opportunity to respond to the invitation and challenges of the gospel message on the spot. He also talks with Mike about preaching with props, seeking out meaningful feedback and making the most of Mondays.http://pilgrimbenham.com/http://www.thisisshoreline.com/sermonarchive#_=_[…]

The Bible makes sense in its deepest and richest capacity only when we read it through Jesus shaped goggles. When we see all of it through the lens of its Main Character – it should cause us to preach explicitly Christian sermons.Recorded November 31 in Bradenton FloridaChrist Centered Preaching Handout1.[…]

In this episode, Pastor Justin Thomas shares about the importance of highlighting tension within biblical narratives, reading deeply taking really long baths.For more of Justin’s teachings visit https://calvarythehill.com/sermons[…]