In Preaching Articles: "development" showing 1-15 of 21

Preaching: What To Cut, What To Add

By Peter Mead on Oct 8, 2020

Experienced preachers know the real challenge is in what to leave out of a sermon.

Tags: Message, Preaching, develop

Why Pandemics Are Dangerous For Jews

By Dr. Susan Michael on Oct 27, 2020

Throughout the Muslim world, rumors abound that the Jews developed the coronavirus to gain power, kill a large number of people, and make a fortune selling the antidote.

Tags: Danger, Jews, Pandemic

6 Ways To Recycle Your Sermon

By Sermoncentral on Sep 3, 2018

You've put in all that time developing a powerful word, so why not find other avenues for the message?

Tags: Study, Preaching, resources, social media

Pastor + Scholar = Preacher

By Philip Ryken on May 14, 2014

John Calvin, the great reformer, is an excellent model if you're looking to develop your preaching skills.

Scripture: Acts 27:13-26

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Are You Training Lay Preachers? You Should!

By Chris Surber on Aug 22, 2013

When we neglect to develop and maintain active lay ministry in the life of the local church, our churches miss out in at least five ways.

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Scot Mcknight: Did Jesus Preach The Gospel?

By Scot Mcknight on Nov 5, 2011

"I believe we have developed a personal-salvation culture at the expense of a gospel culture," says McKnight.

Tags: Gospel, Preaching

5 Questions That Reveal Your Leadership Strengths

By Charles Stone on Feb 25, 2016

When we discover, develop, and deploy our strengths and gifts, we maximize our Kingdom impact and experience the greatest joy.

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Tags: Preaching

How Do You Lead Without Being Toxic?

By Rev Mac Mccarthy on Aug 20, 2016

When leadership does not transition to development in a timely way, it becomes toxic.

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Senior Pastor: Friend Or Foe

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)

9 Dynamic Ways To Widen Your Church’s Front Door

By Sermoncentral on Aug 10, 2019

As you develop your outreach strategy, consider including a plan for equipping your church members to be recommenders and inviters

Tags: Preaching

You're Preaching, But Do You Know Who's Listening?

By Mike Miller on Nov 20, 2013

Good preachers must develop the extra skill of "congregational exegesis."

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-50:45

Tags: Preaching, Listen, Congregation, audience

6 Tips On How Pastors Can Help Others Discover Their Spiritual Gifts

By Charles Stone on Apr 28, 2016

The more pastors help people discover, develop, and deploy their spiritual gifts, the healthier our churches become. How have you helped others discover their gifts?

Tags: Preaching, Spiritual Gifts

5 Excellent Reasons To Develop A Preaching Calendar And 3 Ways To Start

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Dec 30, 2014

The fact that God knows our story--individually and corporately, from beginning to end--means we need not specialize in "Saturday night specials."

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

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Mark Driscoll: Develop And Deliver A Powerful Sermon Series

By Mark Driscoll on Aug 24, 2013

The Bible commands us to "preach the word," but it does not give us a singular method for doing so. Here's how Mark Driscoll goes about it.

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Tags: advice, mark driscoll, sermon series

8 Lame Excuses Church Leaders Make

By Carey Nieuwhof on Apr 1, 2016

One of the best practices you can develop as a leader is to identify your excuses and eliminate them. Start thinking and talking a different game.

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