Best Brandon Hilgemann Podcasts (2025)

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SERMON: Only One Life – Will Your Legacy Last? 31:55

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3h ago31:55

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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

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You Won't Preach a Great Sermon Without THIS 5:22

7d ago5:22

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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

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Should Pastors Preach Politics? 6:06

14d ago6:06

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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…

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8 Essential Tips to Excel in Your First Church Job 23:39

2M ago23:39

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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, res…

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Stop Misapplying Scripture: A Guide To Better Application In Your Preaching 18:28

6M ago18:28

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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

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SERMON: What To Do When You Feel Lonely 34:21

7M ago34:21

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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

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SERMON: How the Gospel Shatters Prejudice - Acts 10 31:21

8M ago31:21

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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

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REVIEW: Is Logos Worth a Subscription? 19:08

9M ago19:08

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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

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This Simple Sermon Outline Makes Me Preach Better 11:18

9M ago11:18

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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.

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The Only Two Ways To Learn About God 10:24

10M ago10:24

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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.…

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Logos Bible Software Update: Hands-On with the New AI Sermon Assistant! 13:42

10M ago13:42

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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.

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How The Bible Became More Accessible But Less Read Than Ever 11:38

10M ago11:38

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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.

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Can AI Help Your Sermon? Pulpit AI Review 13:26

11M ago13:26

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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 wit…

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Envy - The Only Cure for the Subtle Sickness of Envy that Will Rot Your Soul 35:52

11M ago35:52

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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 ke…

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Seminary President Shares Tips on Overcoming Barriers to Seminary Education 44:33

12M ago44:33

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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 …

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Why Is God Jealous? Understanding Godly vs. Sinful Jealousy 34:50

12M ago34:50

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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 provi…

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12 Spiritual Disciplines To Strengthen Your Faith 21:29

1y ago21:29

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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 believ…

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Preach THIS In Every Sermon 6:02

1y ago6:02

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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

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Six Signals of a Strong Church 19:03

1y ago19:03

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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

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Anxiety - Why is everyone so worried? 34:29

1y ago34:29

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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.…

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The Only Goal You Need In Life - Philippians 3:8-21 35:02

1+ y ago35:02

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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 resourc…

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Lessons From My First Sermon 42:17

1+ y ago42:17

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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

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The Story of the Bible in Six Words 10:03

2y ago10:03

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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

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The First Rule of Preaching: Preach the Word 8:41

2y ago8:41

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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

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7 Lies About Heaven That People Believe 37:04

2y ago37:04

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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

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Get This 2024 Sermon Calendar 2:57

2y ago2:57

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If you preach regularly, you need a sermon calendar to stay organized. Check out my 2024 sermon calendar today at propreacher.com/store

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Pastors Should Memorize These Bible Verses 12:36

2y ago12:36

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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

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How I Stay Focused and Productive in Ministry - The Pastor's Planner 10:07

2+ y ago10:07

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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

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Preach the Truth IN Love 9:35

2+ y ago9:35

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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 ProPr…

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Logos 10 Review - Are These New Features Worth Upgrading? 19:31

3y ago19:31

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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

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How To Know If You Are Called To Ministry 14:41

3y ago14:41

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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

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I Am Not Pro Preacher — The Meaning Behind The Name 8:14

3y ago8:14

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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…

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Pastors, Do These 5 Things To Take Advantage Of Summer In Your Church 7:05

3y ago7:05

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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 ad…

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Hypocritical Religious Leaders 33:49

3y ago33:49

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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…

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7 Ways to Find Rest in Ministry 9:16

3+ y ago9:16

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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

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11 Wedding Mistakes Pastors Make 10:56

3+ y ago10:56

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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

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How to Perform a Wedding 5:00

3+ y ago5:00

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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-b…

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3 Church Resolutions for the New Year 26:56

3+ y ago26:56

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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 …

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Survive Seminary - 15 Practical Tips 11:43

3+ y ago11:43

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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 Preac…

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The Biggest Challenge for Young People in Ministry 9:09

4y ago9:09

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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 PA…

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I Tried Being an iPad Only Pastor for 90 Days, and I’m Not Going Back 11:27

4y ago11:27

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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: ProPrea…

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Pastor Plagiarism Is In The News, And It’s A Problem 11:55

4y ago11:55

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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…

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How to Preach (part 3) Sermon Evaluation 6:34

4y ago6:34

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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/storeFREE SERMON PREP CHECKLIST: ProPreacher.com/subscribe

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How to Preach (part 2): Sermon Delivery 13:57

4y ago13:57

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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

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How to Preach (part 1): Sermon Preparation 11:44

4y ago11:44

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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

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3 Reasons You Need A Sermon Calendar 4:50

4y ago4:50

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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

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Preach With A Limp, Not A Swagger 4:59

4+ y ago4:59

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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

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How to Balance Ministry and Family 10:33

4+ y ago10:33

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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…

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5 Truths for Pastors Feeling Inadequate 7:08

4+ y ago7:08

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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

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Preaching to a Camera - 5 Tips To Do It Better 10:26

5y ago10:26

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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…