I've been doing some thinking and planning for a two-week sermon series I'll be doing in September. Yep, I finally get to preach again...And, I get two consecutive weeks! I almost wonder if this is a sign of the apocalypse. I'll have to consult my Bible and the works of Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins. I'm joking...which I hope is obvious.

I'm not sure if I actually remember how to work on a sermon, as it's been so long. And, getting two weeks in a row is pretty new territory for me in my post-youth pastor days. In the past, I was used to doing the majority of the preaching in the ministry I was involved with. Being in the role of an associate pastor is quite difficult. Having to come in and do one sermon every now and then is sort of odd...at least for me. So, getting two weeks in a row is a rare treat for me these days.

So, I obviously want to have two quality weeks, with a solid theme, and strong message from God. Lately, He's been pressing this idea of "Sacred Living" on my heart. I believe I would take us through the book of Colossians in this series.

But, I'm open to His leading. I just know I need to do my part and prepare as best I can and then allow Him to speak through me. Whether it's what I have planned out or what He puts on my heart in the moment, I just want to communicate His word.

Any suggestions or ideas for a two-week sermon series?