Author: Daniel Stegeman

Christmas, Pastoral Ministry, Preaching and Teaching

6 Things to Remember in Your Christmas Sermon Preparation

When Advent rolls around each year, most pastors make a slight pivot in their preaching and sermon content. If they are preaching through a book of the Bible, that gets pushed aside for a few weeks in order to focus on the coming of Christ. There are unique challenges and temptations that must be navigated in preaching Christmas sermons, but there are also opportunities. Just … Continue reading 6 Things to Remember in Your Christmas Sermon Preparation

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Marriage and Family, Pastoral Ministry

Pre-Marital Counseling Topics for Pastors

Marriage is a gift of God. “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord” (Proverbs 18:22). When a couple decides to tie the knot, we should celebrate and rejoice with them. As Christians, we always want to elevate the beauty and goodness of marriage.   But there is another side to this. Divorce stats are not particularly encouraging. … Continue reading Pre-Marital Counseling Topics for Pastors

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Church, The Gospel

How to Help Others Through Trials

If you are a Christian, there is a good chance you know someone in the midst of trial. If you are a pastor, that “chance” becomes almost a certainty. Perhaps you are going through your own “fiery trial” at the moment. As Don Carson puts it, “All we have to do is live long enough and we will suffer.” Pastors should always be preparing their … Continue reading How to Help Others Through Trials

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