Sermons for a Modern World

<p>I have been a United Methodist pastor for 13 years. But only for the past six years have I been in a position that requires me to preach almost every single Sunday. My first appointment out of seminary was as an associate pastor of a large congregation with five clergy; I preached monthly if I was lucky. My next position was an administrative role on our Conference staff. And for the last six years I have served as the pastor of Skycrest United Methodist Church a vibrant mid-sized church in beautiful Clearwater Florida.</p><p>It is both easier and harder to preach week in and week out. It is easier in that you don’t feel the need to say <em>everything</em>; you know you’ll get another opportunity next week. It is harder in that it feels like every time you turn around another Sunday is coming and quickly! </p>