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The Hardest Part Of Ministry: Saying No

By David Hansen on Nov 17, 2018

Saying "no" can help focus your ministry, your leadership and your preaching.

Scripture: Luke 1:1-21:24

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, Hard, Angelic Work, Say No  (view more)  (view less)

Do You Apologize For Your Preaching?

By James Scott on Nov 16, 2018

It's the Holy Spirit's job to bring conviction, but do you try to soften the impact?

Tags: Holy Spirit, Preaching, Conviction

Why Doesn't Every Congregation Respond The Same Way?

By Peter Mead on Nov 15, 2018

Peter Mead reveals eight powerful insights into how to gauge a congregation's responsiveness.

Scripture: John 5:1-7:10

Tags: Guest, Unique, Preaching, Congregational, Church Culture  (view more)  (view less)

Should You Swing For The Fences Every Sunday?

By Philip Nation on Nov 14, 2018

Why do we think every sermon has to be a home run?

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

Tags: Preaching, Pray, Performance, Delivery

Change Your Ministry: Ten Books, Ten Months

By Ray Hollenbach on Nov 13, 2018

The well-rounded preacher draws from multiple sources. How wide is your reading?

Tags: Ministry, Inspiration, Book, Must-Read, Writer  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching For Deep Change: Are You Sharing Information Or Changing Lives?

By Ed Stetzer on Nov 10, 2018

Does your preaching give people everything they need to embrace change? Ed Stetzer offers practical suggestions for moving people forward.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:6-9

Tags: Preaching, Transformation, Forward, Deep Change

The Dumbest Thing I Ever Did As A Pastor

By Charles Stone on Nov 9, 2018

What's the dumbest mistake you've every made as a pastor?

Tags: Mistakes, Pastoral Ministry

Behind The Sermon Lie The Notes--What Do Yours Look Like?

By Darrin Patrick on Nov 8, 2018

Manuscript, outline or notes: Every system has its strengths ... and weaknesses.

Tags: Preaching, Manuscript, Outline

5 Signs You Are A Bounce Back Leader

By Charles Stone on Nov 7, 2018

What are the qualities of resilient leaders?

Tags: Leadership, Resilient

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

How To Preach A Funeral For God's Glory

By Harry Reeder on Nov 5, 2018

Here's why one seasoned pastor considers preaching a funeral one of his greatest privileges.

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2:21

Tags: Preaching, Funeral, Privilege, Preach

A Preacher's Gut-Check: Seven Hard Questions About Your Sermon

By J.s. Park on Nov 3, 2018

After you have your three points, consulted all the commentaries and fit in your illustrations, then it's time to get real.

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Tags: Preaching, Good, Questions

Is The Bible The Seasoning Or The Steak In Your Sermon?

By Sherman Cox on Nov 2, 2018

"I have a sermon; maybe you can help me find a Scripture so that I can preach it."

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-4:4

Tags: Bible, Preaching, Seasoning, E

One Pastor's Top Three Sacred Cows In Desperate Need Of Tipping

By Jared Moore on Nov 1, 2018

Do you agree with this very opinionated list? Which cows would YOU like to tip?

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-37

Tags: Preaching, Success, Entertain, Tip, Sacred Cows  (view more)  (view less)

The Secret Ingredient For Effective Ministry

By Ray Hollenbach on Oct 31, 2018

What if there were a way to open the floodgates of heaven for other people? What if YOU could have this secret?

Scripture: Luke 17:5-24:10, John 5:9-16

Tags: Ministry, Humble, Humility, Effective, Humble Heart  (view more)  (view less)