The preacher's pledge...

The internet has made it incredibly easy for pastors to plagarize the work of others. There are multiple sites that sell or give away sermons. There is a movement afoot to stop this dishonest practice. Over 6,000 pastors have taken the following pledge, promising to listen to God and produce their own unique proclamations of God's Word...

‘I will make the Bible my primary resource in sermon preparation and preaching. I may use other resources such as commentaries and web sites to enhance, not replace, my personal interaction with Scripture. As I study I will strive to accurately understand and honestly apply God’s Word, allowing Him to uniquely proclaim His truth in a relevant way through me.’ (Sermon Central)

I have never been able to use someone else's material. I praise God that he gives fresh messages for the people of the church I serve on a regular basis. I don't know that I'll go to the site and sign on to the pledge, but I don't ever plan on stealing others' work.