Becoming a better communicator is easier than you think, pt. 1

Posted in June 10th, 2007
by Steve Sjogren in Communication, Preaching

Over the past twelve months one of my writing highlights was releasing a popular book that is helping to re-focus willing hearts to a new way of seeing outreach as something we live out in response to Jesus’ invitations to us (Outflow, Group, 2007).
Perhaps an equally huge thrill was the blogging article I wrote that [...]

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Upgrading The Weekend ‘Net’: Clarifying the Goal

Posted in May 14th, 2007
by Steve Sjogren in Preaching

Some who are veteran readers of my articles and books may be surprised to find that I see weekend gatherings to be of the utmost importance. I have suffered through the slough of people “speed reading” my books over the years and mistakenly thinking my ideas are so simple there is no need to [...]

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2007 Easter Resources

Posted in March 6th, 2007
by Steve Sjogren in Preaching

Be prepared with a timely Easter message that will bridge the gap with not-yet-believers.
Download the MP3 message "Where are Jesus’ Bones!" Buy Now! for $4.99
Download the PDF file containing the word-for-word manuscript for "Where are Jesus’ Bones!" Buy Now! for $9.99
Visit PrettyGoodBooks for resources.

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Jesus “Bone Box” Discovered? A Great Connecting Opportunity

Posted in February 27th, 2007
by Steve Sjogren in Preaching

When I first saw this my blood pressure spiked, then I realized this is an amazing opportunity for pastors, teachers and evangelists around the U.S. and beyond to make the most of God-ordained "kairos*" window of opportunity.
I had nearly finished my weekly article for The Church Report daily ezine for this week when I happened [...]

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Avoid Dumbing Down The Message

Posted in January 17th, 2007
by Steve Sjogren in Breaking Through, Pastors, Preaching

We need to avoid "dumbing down" the message. For example, in the course of a series, we take head on issues that the scriptures address, with almost no concern for “My, my, what will the not-yet believers think of this? We might scare them off! If we mention the topic of “Hell” for example, surveys [...]

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Avoid Dumbing Down The Message

Posted in October 26th, 2006
by Steve Sjogren in Breaking Through, Pastors, Preaching

We need to avoid "dumbing down" the message. For example, in the course of a series, we take head on issues that the scriptures address, with almost no concern for “My, my, what will the not-yet believers think of this? We might scare them off! If we mention the topic of “Hell” for example, surveys [...]

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