The Better Sundays Podcast

Pastors, more than anyone else, are in a position to ask people to make spiritual change in their life. This training video will inspire you to be the one who "makes the ask" in your people's lives.

Many folks can preach a good sermon but an effective pastor knows how to implement a sermon. If you believe in a "call to action," this is all about the action you are calling folks to! #ReachKeep #reachingyoungfamilies

Memorable sermons are better than sermons that are forgotten. People can share with their children and their friends what they can remember for themselves. Sermon illustrations help sermons to be memorable and actionable. Learn the three rules of preparing illustration for your message in this episode.

Good delivery is nothing without good food. The Word of God must be given with clarity and ease of application. Learn the ingredients of a good, balanced, solution-based sermon. Resources mentioned- The Pastor and his Preaching training course waitlist and info- www.reachkeep.com/preaching

Pastors must feed the flock. The meal must be nutritious, but it also must be properly delivered. Don't let good food go to waste with a bad delivery. Session #5 shows us 5 ways to deliver the goods. Sermon Engagement Idea Sheet available at: www.reachkeep.com/engagement More Information on The Pastor and His Preaching Zoom-based Coaching- www.reachkeep.com/preaching

Anticipation for a sermon is one of the secret ingredients that can make a huge difference in your effectiveness. People love to know what a sermon is going to be about and they especially are excited when is will solve a problem in their life. Learn more at www.reachkeep.com/preaching

Local church leaders and feeders need a plan. Where is your flock going? What are you try to accomplish? The answers to these questions are essential to an effective pastoral preaching. Visiting missionaries and guest speakers can get away without a comprehensive strategy, but an effective pastor must view himself as a people developer and have a plan that gets him there! For more details go to: w...

In Part Two of the Nine Fundamentals of Pastoral Preaching we continue with the character of the messenger. One of the most important aspects of a pastors effectiveness is his outward character. Learn the KLT Formula presented here. More info on the Zoom based training at: www.reachkeep.com/preaching   Show less 

A pastor's character matters! Before you ever speak you are seen by those in your community. You must not be a "high and mighty" before you are "meek and lowly." Number one in the Nine Fundamentals of Pastoral Preaching is The Overlap. An effective pastor is not viewed by his community/congregation as a lofty one, but as a human with the same infirmities, situations and surroundings as they. The g...

The nine fundamental break into three simple categories. The Pastor and His Character The Pastor and the Message The Pastor and the Master Plan Resources Mentioned: Waitlist for Preaching Coaching Class- www.reachkeep.com/preaching

This is a one hour training session on how to create an effective sermon series. These three steps will include the hands-on, practical ideas that you can use to build a functional and fruitful approach to series building. We will NOT be covering how to construct a sermon, but how to build the infrastructure necessary for a cohesive, multi-week, Sunday morning-based sermon series.

Sermons that have long lasting effective are better than sermons that are quickly forgotten. In this episode learn three ways to make sure your sermon stays "top of mind" for a long, long time. Resources Mentioned: Sermon Series Planner- www.reachkeep.com/planner The Nine Fundamentals of Pastoral Preaching "waitlist"- www.reachkeep.com/preaching

Developing a strong sermon series takes a lot of work and a lot of passion. This vide will show you how to harness your passion and effectively promote the series where you have invested your heart. Resources Mentioned: Sermon Series Planner Worksheet- www.reachkeep.com/planner The Pastor and His Preaching Info signup- www.reachkeep.com/preaching

Here we get into the nitty gritty of sermon series preparation. This hands-on demo with show you step-by-step how to build a set of unifying graphics for your next series. Whether your graphics need to be on social media or in a bulletin, or they are tall or wide, you will want to know how to create them and where to use them. Join us in Part Three of the Sermon Series Creation Course.   Reso...

Every series needs good timing, a purposeful theme and a well thought out structure. In this episode (Part Two), you will learn how to find the direction of your series and the importance of well constructed tiles and subtitles. Resources Mentioned: Series Planner Worksheet- http://www.reachkeep.com/planner

An effective sermon series will be a great boost to your church in so many ways. Learn the three vital reasons why using a sermon series is so effective. Resources Mentioned: Sermon Series Planner- www.reachkeep.com/planner Info on the Past and His Preaching online training- www.reachkeep.com/preaching

Don't be aloof. Be connected. Learn the importance of connecting the message of the Word of God to the listeners. Wise pastors know engagement is essential to discipleship and growth. This episode show you the importance of getting your people in motion with your message.

Engage your congregation with effective sermon notes- Learn 7 new ways to do fill-in-the-blank sermon notes for your people. This is a 'how to" video with many samples and explanations.

Using fill in the blank sermon notes effectively is a great way to build your people and lead your flock to maturity. In this episode we discover WHY we should use these "sermon helpers". In the next episode we will dive into a demonstration of exactly how to use them.

A pastor is a preacher with his work boots and work gloves on! Is the pastor found in the pulpit, Yes! But also in the field and in the fray! Preacher, don't get caught up every Sunday with trying to get through your materials. Instead, be a pastor and be consumed with getting through to your people. What say you?

What is the difference between a pastor and a preacher? Doesn't a pastor do preaching and preacher does pastoring? Yes and yes. Join Mike on vacation as were continue to help pastors and preachers be their best.

When a pastor has a plan, things go better. Learn here how to get started with your annual calendar for feeding the flock. This is part one in a training series from a deep dive webinar conducted for the ReachKeep Academy. Resources Mentioned: Sermon Resources- www.reachkeep.com/sermonstuff Sermon Series Planner and annual Calendar sample- www.reachkeep.com/planner ReachKeep Academy- www.reachkeep...

When a pastor has a plan, things go better. Learn here how to get started with your annual calendar for feeding the flock. This is part one in a training series from a deep dive webinar conducted for the ReachKeep Academy. Resources Mentioned: Sermon Series Planner and annual Calendar sample- www.reachkeep.com/planner

The "sacred desk" is special form more than what we often think. If you stand behind the pulpit you have many obligations. Preaching is one, but there is more! Resources Mentioned: The Sermon Series Planner Handout- www.reachkeep.com/planner The ReachKeep Academy- www.reachkeep.com/academy #reachingyoungfamilies #reachkeep

A meaningful message makes much more sense than one that is just content and no application. Lean how to make your message hit home. December is the best month of the year to touch the heart of your listeners. Learn More here! Resources Mentioned: Sermon Ideas- 19 Christmas Sermons Ideas- Test and True Messages- Holiday Bible Preaching Topics https://youtu.be/AnfegVd_o9I   ReachKeep Sermon Se...