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Your Preaching Can Help Your Congregation Embrace (Biblical) Change

By Sermoncentral on Dec 15, 2018

The Scriptures command us to do more than repeat what's already been done, and to look for God to do what He's never done before.

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Tags: Trust, Preaching, Embrace, Biblical Change

Four Sharp Questions To Whittle Your Sermon Into Shape

By Tyler Scarlett on Dec 14, 2018

The sermon's not done until you sharpen the point. Here are four excellent ways to do it.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22-24

Tags: Preaching, Points, Sharpen

Matt Chandler: First And Foremost, I'm A Preacher

By Matt Chandler on Dec 13, 2018

There's no limit to the distractions facing a pastor, but in the end we are called to preach.

Tags: Preaching, Preacher, Matt Chandler, Limit, Distraction  (view more)  (view less)

Can You Defend The Faith Without Ranting?

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)

Three Foundational Passages For Growing Disciples Of Jesus

By Ray Hollenbach on Dec 11, 2018

"Try to imagine talking about your subject every single day for two years. If the idea still thrills you, you've found your topic."

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5-14, 1 Corinthians 13:1-14, 1 Corinthians 13:4-16

Tags: Jesus, Gospel, Growth, Discipleship, Disciples  (view more)  (view less)

In Times Of Conflict—preach Joy!

By Sermoncentral on Dec 10, 2018

Regardless of your church's climate, one thing remains true: The preacher's task is to preach with joy, whether the conditions are desirable or undesirable.

Tags: Holy Spirit, Communication, Joy, Preaching, Conflict  (view more)  (view less)

Mark Dever: Do Your Listeners Feel The Full Offense Of The Gospel?

By Mark Dever on Dec 8, 2018

Here's why the pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church isn't interested in being cool.

Scripture: Psalms 119:11

Tags: Preaching, Cool, Mark Dever, Phillip Jensen

Preach A Funeral Like You'll Never Be Invited Back

By Chris Surber on Dec 7, 2018

A crowd of non-churchgoers just gathered in a church. Call me crazy. I don't know much. But perhaps you should tell them about Jesus?

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Tags: Christ, Preaching, Funeral

Can You See The Advent From God's Perspective?

By Deanna Young on Dec 6, 2018

Have you ever considered the Christmas holiday as an opportunity to testify to our faith?

Tags: Evangelism, Christmas, Advent, Birth Of Jesus

Joe Mckeever Asks: What's The Point Of A Worship Service?

By Joe Mckeever on Dec 6, 2018

The carnal mind will never understand the things of God. But do we?

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-2:2

Tags: Service, Worship, Understanding, Joe Mckeever, Point  (view more)  (view less)

Why Bible Reading Is Down At Your Church

By Peter Mead on Dec 5, 2018

The most recent research presents troubling results. How does your church measure up?

Tags: Bible, Study, Preaching, Isolation, Fragment, E  (view more)  (view less)

Why Is It So Difficult To Lead A Church Through Change?

By Rob Pochek on Dec 4, 2018

Everyone says they want change, so what's the problem?

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-10, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 9:3-6, Titus 3:1-5

Tags: Church, Leadership, Change, Pastoring

Are You Willing To Be Misunderstood -- From The Pulpit?

By Sherman Cox on Dec 3, 2018

Sherman Cox takes up Will Willimon's challenge to preachers everywhere.

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-13

Tags: Gospel, Preaching, Relevance, Confront, Will Willimon  (view more)  (view less)

A Novel Idea For Preaching Christmas

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Dec 1, 2018

We assume our congregations know the biblical story and doctrinal meaning of Christmas. So we avoid major texts and look for something new or novel to say about the old, old story.

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Tags: Christmas, Preaching, Birth Of Jesus, Storytelling

Seven Secret (And Deadly) Pulpit Sins

By Steve Murrell on Nov 30, 2018

Do you hesitate when it comes to preaching the "whole" will of God?