Blessed Is the Preacher Who Delights in the Word – Heath Hardesty on Joyful Preparation
Heath Hardesty reminds us that the best sermon prep joins labour with delight. When preachers find joy in Scripture privately, that same joy shines publicly from the pulpit.
“Speak, Lord, Your Servant Is Listening” – Brian Daly on Hearing God Before Preaching
Brian Daly encourages preachers to begin their sermon preparation in worship and prayer. True preaching, he says, flows from those who have first listened to the Lord before speaking to His people.
Preaching That Helps People See with Their Ears
Tim Brown explains how great preaching paints pictures in the listener’s mind. Drawing from Haddon Robinson’s insight, he reminds preachers that sermons should help people see the truth of God’s Word through what they hear.
Allegory, Worship and the Preacher’s Heart – with Tim Brown, Brian Daly and Heath Hardesty
In this rich and reflective conversation, Tim Brown, Heath Hardesty, and Brian Daly answer questions from attendees and discuss the spiritual dynamics of sermon preparation. Together they explore how worship, prayer, and delight in Scripture form the heart behind preaching that...
The Power Is in the Text — Not the Preacher
Our words don’t change lives — God’s Word does. This is the heart of expository preaching.#BiblePreaching #ExpositorsCollective #SolaScriptura #PreachingTheWord
Last Minute Sermon Changes - Spirit Led or Stress Induced?
Should you ever change your sermon hours before you preach? Here’s how to discern when it’s the Spirit — and when it’s anxiety.#Preaching #SermonPrep #PastorLife #expositorscollective
Cautions and Insights on Keller’s Christ Centered Preaching Model
Tim Keller helped us see Christ in all of Scripture — but how do we apply that model wisely and faithfully?#Preaching #TimKeller #ChristCentered #expositorscollective
Should the Worship Songs Match the Sermon?
How much should pastors and worship leaders coordinate? Here’s a healthy perspective on harmony between the pulpit and the platform.#Worship #Preaching #ChurchLife #ExpositorsCollective
How the Notes App Became My Preaching Companion
Inspiration doesn’t keep office hours. Here’s how digital tools can serve a spiritual purpose in sermon prep.#SermonPrep #PreachingTools #PastorLife #expositorscollective
Why Every Sermon Needs One Clear Sentence
If you can’t say your sermon’s main point in one sentence, your listeners probably won’t remember it either. Keep it clear.#SermonPrep #Communication #Preaching #expositorscollective
Overcoming Perfectionism in the Pulpit
Every preacher knows the pressure to get it “just right.” But gospel-centered preaching is about faithfulness, not flawlessness.#Preaching #MinistryLife #PastorEncouragement #expositorscollective
How to Pace Your Sermon Without Losing the Big Picture
Not everything in your notes deserves equal time in your sermon. Here’s how thoughtful pacing helps your listeners grasp what really matters.#PreachingTips #SermonStructure #ExpositoryPreaching #ExpositorsCollective
Sermon Preparation Strategies w/ Nick Cady, John Whittaker & Conor Berry
In this lively panel discussion, pastors Nick Cady, John Whittaker, and Conor Berry join Mike Neglia to explore the art and science of sermon preparation. They talk candidly about how to move from text to message, find the “big idea,” and keep Jesus at the center—without losing...
How to Use the Big Idea to Shape Your Sermon
The “big idea” doesn’t just give your sermon focus — it gives it structure. Here’s how to let your main point shape every section of your message.#Preaching #SermonPrep #ExpositorsCollective #bibleteaching
You Can’t Microwave an Acorn 🌳
Oak-tree souls grow through seasons, not shortcuts. Embrace the long obedience of soaking in Scripture. Guest: Heath Hardesty. #Formation #Patience #ScriptureMeditation #expositorscollective
Read the Bible Out Loud—Here’s Why It Works
Speaking Scripture engages more of you—and helps it stick. God’s Word was heard in community; let it be heard again. Guest: Heath Hardesty. #BibleReading #Memorization #ExpositorsCollective #churchlife
Delight Drives Your Devotions Psalm 1
We schedule what we love. Pray for Psalm-1 delight and watch your calendar follow your joy. With Heath Hardesty. #DelightInGod #DailyDevotions #ExpositorsCollective #spiritualhabits
Feasting on Scripture; It’s Not Extra Credit
Meditation is spiritual nutrition. Chew on the Word until it becomes life in you. Guest: Heath Hardesty. #Bible #Scripture #SoulCare #ExpositorsCollective
Preaching Isn’t an Efficiency Hack — with Heath Hardesty
You can’t mass-produce depth. Meditation forms the preacher before the sermon forms the people. From All Things Together. #Preaching #PastoralMinistry #SpiritualFormation #expositorscollective
You Become What You Behold
The stories you attend to are forming you. Fix your gaze on Jesus and let His narrative set your reality. Guest: Heath Hardesty. #Discipleship #Attention #BeholdJesus #ExpositorsCollective
What Christian Meditation Actually Is — Heath Hardesty Explains
Christian meditation isn’t emptying your mind; it’s filling it with God’s Word to meet the God who speaks. From Heath Hardesty’s All Things Together. #ScriptureMeditation #SpiritualFormation #ExpositorsCollective #christianlife
Do You Have to Preach Every Verse? The Better Goal
Honouring Scripture isn’t a box-ticking marathon. Paul proclaimed the whole story of redemption without expounding every book. Guest: Heath Hardesty. #Preaching #BibleTeaching #ExpositorsCollective #PastorLife #hermeneutics
How Paul Preached the Full Counsel of God Acts 20 — with Heath Hardesty
Paul didn’t just preach from a pulpit—he took the gospel house-to-house and wove creation → covenant → Christ → new creation into everything. Guest: Heath Hardesty, author of All Things Together. #ExpositorsCollective #HeathHardesty #Acts20 #Preaching #Bible
Meditation, Delight, and the Full Counsel of God
What if your sermon prep — or your spiritual life — isn’t meant to be efficient, but formative? In this episode, Mike Neglia sits down with Heath Hardesty, Lead Pastor of Valley Community Church in Pleasanton, California, and author of the forthcoming book All Things Together: ...
