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What Bible do I carry with me every day as a pastor? The answer might surprise you. In this episode, I share why my everyday carry Bible isn’t leather-bound, but digital. I’ll walk you through the physical Bibles I love, the one I use for preaching, and why the  Logos Bible app  has become my go-to tool for daily reading, study, and sermon prep. Check the new Logos Pro Preacher Bundle: logos.com/p...

Ministry can happen anywhere. That's why over the years, I've curated a few everyday carry essentials that I never leave home without.. I'm always interested in seeing what tools other pastors are using. So I thought I would share mine too. Some may surprise you or spark ideas to help you stay better prepared. See the full list here.

Ever poured your heart into a sermon only to be met with blank stares, yawns, or that one guy checking his fantasy football score? You’re not alone. In this episode, I unpack five common preaching mistakes that I’ve seen (and made myself) over 15 years of preaching. These subtle missteps may seem small, but they can create a huge disconnect between the pulpit and the pew. Want more help preaching...

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.com⁠⁠

In 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.com⁠

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.com

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...

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. A...

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...

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...

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 ⁠⁠ProPrea...

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