In Preaching Articles: "Church Practices" showing 1-15 of 60

How To Get Out Of A Ministry Funk

By Tim Stevens on Apr 9, 2020

Tim Stevens offers encouragement and practical advice to pastors going through a tough ministry funk.

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Tags: Ministry, Church, Church Practices

Dealing With The Preacher-Eaters

By Joe Mckeever on Mar 21, 2020

Joe McKeever shares practical advice for dealing with the self-appointed church rulers who try to dominate your preaching and your ministry.

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10

Tags: Ministry, leadership, Prayer, affliction, Confrontation, Church Practices  (view more)  (view less)

Reasonable Compensation For Pastors And Ministers

By Thomas J. Winters on Feb 27, 2018

Ministry compensation specialist Tom Winters, Esq., guides pastors and church leaders through the sometimes tricky compensation analysis process.

Tags: Money, Leader, Budget, pastor, finances, practice, Speculation, Church Practices, Leadership General  (view more)  (view less)

8 Ways To Make Your Church More Accessible

By Rod Arnold on May 15, 2018

Here are some smart, practical things you can do to connect with more people in your community and give them a chance to get to know your church.

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-45:35

Tags: Love, Forgiveness, Church, Compassion, Preaching, Together, Church General, Evangelism How To  (view more)  (view less)

How To Avoid Settling For Good Enough Ministry

By Sermoncentral on Apr 5, 2022

You can take a stand against “good enough ministry” in your church with a simple practice adopted from the business world: writing down how things should be done.

Tags: Excellence, details, church and business, church organization

Daring To Preach The Same Message Twice

By Joe Mckeever on Mar 8, 2018

Joe McKeever dares you to consider re-preaching a topic--or even a sermon--to your congregation.

Tags: Preaching, Homiletics, Church Practices

How To Increase The Shelf Life Of Your Sermons

By Sermoncentral on Jun 18, 2020

Your sermons can reach others beyond your church and become useful resources for years to come by using a few of these practical tips.

Tags: Preaching

A Dozen Ways To Kill A Great Idea

By Sermoncentral on May 29, 2021

From preaching topics to outreach programs, how many great ideas have fallen into these potholes?

Tags: Idea, Plan, Kill, Improve, Church Practices  (view more)  (view less)

Three Critical Facts About Your Christmas Service

By Maurilio Amorim on Dec 8, 2012

Maurilio Amorim gives practical ideas for integrating your Christmas program with the church's larger mission.

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-23

Tags: Christmas, Idea, Preaching, integrate

The One Time Jesus Prayed For You (Part 2)

By Lance Witt on Aug 4, 2016

“What does true “unity” look like practically? If Jesus’ prayer was answered, what would be the evidence?”

Scripture: Romans 12:10, Acts 4:32-35

Tags: Generosity, christian unity, Church Unity, local church purpose

4 Ingredients For Making Sermons Stick

By Ed Stetzer on Mar 23, 2018

One constant that remains essential in every church is preaching. Ed Stetzer talks about how to help your listeners apply what you preach.

Tags: Preaching, Church Practices

Don't Get Caught In The Practical Preaching Trap

By Chris Surber on Jan 19, 2019

Life isn't a series of problems to be solved. It is a journey to be lived out.

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Tags: Preaching, Practical, trap, glorify god, corporate worship  (view more)  (view less)

How To Preach Practical Holiness

By Sermoncentral on Aug 13, 2018

John Piper draws four guidelines from 1 Thessalonians to help preachers bring holiness to life.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, 1 Peter 1:15-16

Tags: Preaching, Holiness, Practical, e

To The Point: Ten Preaching Tips To Sharpen Your Skills

By Dr. Frank D. Macchia on Aug 12, 2021

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)

10 Reasons Small Churches Tend To Stay Small

By Joe Mckeever on Feb 6, 2018

After working for years among hundreds of small congregations, Joe McKeever speaks to the subtle growth barriers that tend to go unnoticed or unaddressed in stagnant churches.

Scripture: John 13:35, Psalm 85:6, Luke 11:1-2

Tags: Church, Outreach, pastor, Church Growth, Health, Fail, Small Church, Church Practices  (view more)  (view less)