Easter buzz. Church people come expecting a word of Christ-centered hope. Nominal Christians or spiritual seekers might not know what they want. So you better say something profound, creative, life-changing. It's a lot of pressure. Where do you start? Well, in this week's skills article, veteran preacher and seminary prof John Johnson says that our Easter preaching needs to start right here—by preparing our own soul. Take everything he says in this brief but powerful article and apply it this week.

This week we feature a brilliant one-sentence sermon on Easter. No, I'm not talking about a PreachingToday.com sermon. I'm referring to the profound one-sentence sermon from the apostle Peter in 1 Peter 1:3-4. It's filled with Resurrection reality, and preaching maestro Mark Mitchell unpacks it with a clear and simple homiletical outline. This is solid, clear, gospel-centered work.

Also, check out these new resources:

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• Featured Sermons: "Heaven: Hope for the Long Tomorrow," by Mark Mitchell
• Featured Skills Article: "4 Keys to Prepare Your Soul to Preach," by John Johnson

May the Risen Christ breathe his life into your Holy Week preaching.

Matt Woodley
Editor, PreachingToday.com
mwoodley@christianitytoday.com

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Matt Woodley is the pastor of compassion ministries at Church of the Resurrection in Wheaton, Illinois.