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

What Bible do I carry with me every day as a pastor? The answer might surprise you. In this episode, I share why my everyday carry Bible isn’t leather-bound, but digital. I’ll walk you through the physical Bibles I love, the one I use for preaching, and why the Logos Bible app has become my go-to tool for daily reading, study, and sermon prep.Check the new Logos Pro Preacher Bundle: logos.com/propreacherFor more, go to ProPreacher.com

Ministry can happen anywhere. That's why over the years, I've curated a few everyday carry essentials that I never leave home without..I'm always interested in seeing what tools other pastors are using. So I thought I would share mine too. Some may surprise you or spark ideas to help you stay better prepared.See the full list here.

Ever poured your heart into a sermon only to be met with blank stares, yawns, or that one guy checking his fantasy football score? You’re not alone.In this episode, I unpack five common preaching mistakes that I’ve seen (and made myself) over 15 years of preaching. These subtle missteps may seem small, but they can create a huge disconnect between the pulpit and the pew.Want more help preaching Christ with clarity and confidence?Check out ProPreacher.com for tools, resources, and training for pastors.

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

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

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

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, resources, and more, check out ⁠ProPreacher.com

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

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

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