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Groundbreaking Innovation Promotes Bible Reading And Study

By Keith Williams on Mar 18, 2021

New tech helps pastors and church leaders promote biblical literacy and reading the Bible regularly.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Tags: pastor, BIBLE STUDY, Bible Study, Tyndale, sermon prep, Pastor, Sermon Prep, filament, bible study, sermon writing  (view more)  (view less)

Top 7 Myths About Seminary

By Sermoncentral on Mar 29, 2022

If you want to get people’s attention or have the room go silent, just announce that you’ve decided to go to seminary.

Tags: BIBLE STUDY, Seminary, study bible, Bible Study, Jesus Relationship, bible study  (view more)  (view less)

Dig Deeper

By Peter Mead on May 9, 2022

Perhaps the hardest thing to know is what you don’t know.

Tags: Christ, BIBLE STUDY, Learning, Theology, Bible Study, bible study  (view more)  (view less)

The Post-Sermon Bible Test

By Peter Mead on Aug 22, 2011

We preach hoping and praying for the message to mark and transform lives as it is preached. But what about after the sermon is over?

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Tags: Study, Preaching, the word, BIBLE STUDY

How I Write A Sermon

By Bruce Frank on Aug 17, 2020

Bruce Frank, lead pastor of of Biltmore Baptist Church, one of the top 50 fastest-growing churches in America, shares his sermon prep process.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, 2 Samuel 11:1-15, 2 Timothy 2:15

Tags: Heart, Study, Preaching, repent, BIBLE STUDY, preparation, circumcise, Sword, Reject, shaken the dust, Bible Study  (view more)  (view less)

3 Keys To Overcoming Barriers To Bible Engagement In The Church

By Paul Caminiti on Mar 16, 2018

In North America, we have more Bibles than ever, but less and less real engagement. Why?

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Tags: Bible, Scripture, Preaching, BIBLE STUDY, Biblical  (view more)  (view less)

Preach The (Memorized) Word

By David Vroege on Jul 18, 2018

When we hide his word in our hearts, it makes a powerful difference personally and professionally.

Scripture: Psalm 119:11, Psalm 119:11

Tags: Study, Preaching, teach, BIBLE STUDY, memorize  (view more)  (view less)

Preach With Variety By Understanding The Genre

By Rev. Lisa Morrison on Jul 5, 2012

Lisa Morrison reminds us that the Bible is a "collection of masterpieces" and our preaching should reflect the variety of the text.

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Tags: BIBLE STUDY, Genre, Books and Literature

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)

Do You Need Help Reading Your Bible?

By C.j. Mahaney on Nov 13, 2017

"If more people approached the Bible with a deep sense of helplessness, and hope-filled reliance on God’s merciful assistance, there would be far more seeing and savoring and transformation than there is.”

Tags: Bible, BIBLE STUDY, priorities, bible reading, Growth in Christ, Christian growth, Spiritual Discipline, dependence on God  (view more)  (view less)

Sermon Prep: Don't Forget To Exegete Your Church

By Sermoncentral on Mar 11, 2020

Sermon preparation does not end with good exegesis of the Bible; it always includes good exegesis of the local congregation.

Scripture: Ephesians 2:17-20

Tags: Study, Preaching

7 Marks Of Great Preaching

By David J. Lose on Apr 4, 2018

When a sermon includes the following seven central elements, and when the Holy Spirit is present, something happens—the Word comes alive and people come to faith.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Tags: Preaching, BIBLE STUDY, father's will, Prayer General

God’s Revealed Truth Is Something We Discover, Not Invent

By Randy Alcorn on Dec 19, 2017

“Truth is truth even if no one believes it; a lie is a lie even if everyone believes it.”

Scripture: John 10:27

Tags: Lies, Jesus the truth, Know the Truth, Biblical truth, study bible, Abide in Christ, guard the truth, Applying Truth  (view more)  (view less)

A Caution For Expository Preaching

By Dr. Iain Murray on Mar 15, 2018

Dr. Iain Murray discusses why a number of circles today consider “expository preaching” in vogue, but warns against exclusively preaching that way for a number of reasons.

Scripture: Daniel 6:16

Tags: Exposition, Preaching, BIBLE STUDY, Homiletics

Have You Ever Had Preacher's Block?

By Alphonetta Wines on Feb 21, 2013

We are called upon to bring the word: Sunday morning, Bible studies, funerals, conferences, civic events. Is it any wonder that there are times we have nothing fresh to say?

Tags: Preaching, Solution, writing, writer's block, Rest  (view more)  (view less)