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By Sermoncentral on Mar 26, 2019
"Even if only three people show up to church, preach like the room is full!" That's some of the worst advice I've ever received in ministry.
Tags: Preaching, opportunity, full room, terrible advice
By Matt Chandler on Mar 2, 2013
Wherever he goes, Matt Chandler is looking for "shadows of the gospel." What about you?
Tags: Young, Wisdom, Preaching, advice, Matt Chandler (view more) (view less)
By Joe Mckeever on Jul 4, 2014
Practical advice for dealing with the self-appointed church rulers who try to dominate your preaching and your ministry.
Scripture: 3 John 1:1-15
Tags: Preaching, Ruler, practical advice, sons of diotrephes
By Dr. Frank D. Macchia on Jan 7, 2014
Practical advice whether you're a novice or an experienced hand. Check this list.
Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14
Tags: Preaching, Balance, experience, skill, practical advice (view more) (view less)
By Rick Warren on Nov 8, 2019
What you learned in seminary isn't the only way to develop great sermons. Rick Warren offers practical advice based on years of experience.
Scripture: Hebrews 2:3, Jeremiah 31:31-34
Tags: Preaching, Strong, Assignment, Rick Warren, sermon points (view more) (view less)
By Joe Mckeever on Dec 12, 2018
Excellent advice from Joe McKeever: "Stand firm, preach the word, rebuke error, and be nice about it."
Tags: Preaching, advice, preach, defend the faith, ranting (view more) (view less)
By Sermoncentral on Nov 19, 2019
Practical advice: "Don't preach them into heaven. Don't preach them into hell. Just preach the gospel for the people who are there."
Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-5:1, Ezekiel 1:1-5:5
Tags: Preaching, Funeral, advice, Respond, elements (view more) (view less)
By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Feb 24, 2021
Brief. Gospel-centered. Be sensitive to family. There are other important factors to consider when preaching funerals. But these three pieces of advice are a good place to start.
Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-14
Tags: Preaching, Funeral, Christian Funeral
By Gracia Grindal on Jun 13, 2012
Practical advice on what works--and what doesn't--in your sermon.
Scripture: John 5:1-5, Genesis 15:21-31
Tags: Preaching
By Sermoncentral on Oct 21, 2013
Randy Alcorn gives practical advice on how to scratch where there's no itch (or is there?).
Tags: Witness, unbeliever, randy alcorn, advie
By Peter Mead on Jan 21, 2019
One key dimension tends to be overlooked when we talk about hermeneutics: the interpreter's heart.
Scripture: Psalm 10:1-17
Tags: Revelation, Preaching, advice, hermeneutics
By Josh Griffin on Feb 1, 2018
Veteran youth director Josh Griffin gives seasoned advice to senior pastors on developing their relationship with their youth ministry leader.
Tags: Youth, leadership, staff, Pastors, student (view more) (view less)
By Joe Mckeever on Apr 5, 2019
Joe McKeever gets real with advice learned by the hard experience of many Easters.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13
Tags: Easter, Preaching, mistakes, Fail
By Matt Chandler on Nov 19, 2012
"If you can't feel the text, I don't know if you've been called to preach."
Tags: Grace, Preaching, Engage, moment
By Lance Witt on Sep 12, 2016
There is a story in the Bible about a very gifted and competent leader who wasn’t working smart.
Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27
Tags: priorities, advice, Leadership Listening, walking wisely