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You Become What You Think About The Most

By Josh Reich on Apr 14, 2016

The best companies (churches) have the best leaders. The second-best companies (churches) have the second-best leaders. The third-best companies (churches), in these times of turbulence, are unfortunately on their way out of business.

Tags: Image, Preaching

The Best Sermon Prep?

By Sermoncentral on Sep 30, 2013

Dr. Mack King Carter's preaching advice for studying and sermon prep is worth listening to more than once.

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2:2, Luke 17:5-10

Tags: Preaching, preparation, best, preach

All Time Best Mother’s Day Sermon Illustrations

By Sermoncentral on Apr 26, 2017

Discover THE BEST Mother's Day sermon illustrations for preaching on this special day.

Tags: mother's day, Godly Mothers, Celebrate Moms, moms

The Secret To Picking The Best Illustration? It's Right In Front Of You!

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Nov 29, 2019

We must think deeply about how our illustration choices affect how our congregation hears our sermon.

Scripture: Ezekiel 9:1-11, Jeremiah 5:1-10

Tags: Preaching, best illustration, choices

How To Make Christmas Your Best Outreach Of The Year

By Carey Nieuwhof on Dec 1, 2016

You might think it’s an event you do, or perhaps it’s Easter. But whether Christmas has historically been your best opportunity to reach unchurched people or not, I believe it could be.

The New Normal Of Preaching

By Wayne Cordeiro on May 26, 2018

It's no longer “what” I want to teach; it's “how” they best learn.

Tags: Preaching

Why Preaching The Story Is Powerful Preaching

By Peter Mead on Jul 17, 2018

Frequently, God felt that having the truth clothed in the genre of story was the best option.

Scripture: John 12:21-34

Tags: Preaching

Your Best Response To A Spiritual Attack

By Sermoncentral on Jan 17, 2017

If you’re in the Kingdom, you’re in a battle.

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Tags: Spiritual Warfare, Prayer, pressure, prayer warrior

Bethlehem This Day Resembles Heaven

By Sermoncentral on Dec 24, 2015

One the earliest--and one of the best--Christmas sermons ever preached. You're invited to John Chrysostom's place for Christmas!

The Very Best Way To Connect With Your Listeners (And How To Do It)

By Brandon Kelley on May 4, 2019

Sure, it's simple: but that doesn't mean it's easy to do.

Tags: Preaching

Two Urgent Questions: Nail Them Down Before You Preach

By Lane Sebring on Dec 13, 2014

Sometimes the best sermon prep is the questions you ask yourself.

Tags: Preaching, Objective, urgent questions, desired response

(Re)learning The Craft Of Preaching

By Adam Walker Cleaveland on May 4, 2012

What happens when you discover that the best education in the country just isn't enough?

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Tags: Trust, Preaching, understanding, Lean

The First Step In Bringing Change To Your Church

By John Holm on Dec 30, 2013

Change is difficult under the best of circumstances. Here's how to soften the blow and prepare your people.

Tags: Leader, Guide, difficult, Change

Does Street Evangelism Really Work?

By Greg Stier on Mar 27, 2018

Evangelism specialist Greg Stier discusses the veracity of street evangelism and how best to win people for Christ.

Tags: Evangelism, Salvation, Lack, Evangelism How To

Looking For A Silver Bullet In A Microwave Culture

By Mike Breen on Nov 6, 2018

It's tempting. It's alluring. And it's the best way to kill your church.

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-30:30

Tags: Culture, preach, silver bullet, microwave