Craig Brian Larson suggest three guidelines for borrowing with integrity:
1. Borrow for a good reason.
2. Meditate prayerfully over the Scripture text and sermon.
3. Give credit.
He suggests several ways to give credit and avoid plagarism.
A note in the bulletin can say:
Today Pastor Smith preaches a sermon by Richard Allen entitled “Five Reasons to Believe.”
Today’s sermon by Pastor Smith relies heavily on a sermon by Richard Allen entitled “Five Reasons to Believe.”
So, what do you think. Should the sermon borrowing begin?