On Using Analogies As Illustrations (Ep. 99)

Why should pastors read widely? What benefit is it to themselves and others? Listen in as Dave and Jeremy are joined by Michael Lawrence to answer these and many more questions. 

How is preaching to a very specific audience (youth group, prisoners, etc.) differ from a Sunday morning? How does one preach well in these settings? Dave, Ed, and Jeremy speak from personal experience to help the preacher do the best they can.

When should a pastor break into a series to do a one-off sermon? What kinds of things need to be kept in mind to help determine if it should be done? What does one need to keep in mind when doing a one-off sermon? Listen in as Ed, Dave, and Jeremy discuss.

Jeremy dives into the mailbag once again to ask listener submitted questions to Ed and Dave.

What should the preacher do with the tone of the text? How does the distinction in the audience affect the sermon? Dave, Ed, and Jeremy discuss this important topic. 

Dave, Ed, and Jeremy begin an occasional series sharing things they are learning about preaching the Bible from the Bible itself.

Why is humility important in preaching? How does a preacher cultivate humility? Why do some texts demand more humility than others? Listen in as Ed, Dave, and Jeremy discuss.

Where did the Simeon Trust come from? Why does it exist? Where is it headed? Listen in as Dave, Ed, and Jeremy reminisce and thank God together for what he has done.We’d love to hear from you! Let us know what topics you’d like us to cover on the podcast—send your ideas to [email protected]. We’ll select one person to receive a bundle of preaching resources from 9Marks and Simeon Trust.

Using illustrations is often challenging or overly alluring for the preacher. How can analogies help the preacher use compact and powerful illustrations? How does the Bible use analogies?Listen in as Dave and Jeremy are joined by Kevin Walker.

The Bible is a fascinating, ancient document. What is the utility of secondary literature to understand the text? How can the preacher best utilize it in preaching?Dave and Jeremy sit down with Scott Hafemann to discuss.