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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)

How Can I Better Study A Bible Passage?

By Sermoncentral on Aug 25, 2017

“Think over what I say,” commands the Lord. How can a faithful student of the Bible do this without leaning on commentaries and scholars?

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7, Romans 1:15-17

Tags: Bible, Scripture, BIBLE STUDY, sermon prep, Study Scripture, Study Techniques, Feast on the Word  (view more)  (view less)

How Do I Study A Specific Topic In The Bible?

By Sermoncentral on Sep 14, 2017

Studying the Bible does not need to be complex. Simple tools can help us glean amazing insights from the word.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7, Jeremiah 29:13, Proverbs 2:3-6

Tags: BIBLE STUDY, Personal Growth, writing, spiritual growth, Spiritual Discipline, Journaling, Concordance  (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)

4 Tips For Understanding Any Passage Of The Bible

By Brandon Smith on Jan 18, 2018

Whatever you do, just read the Bible.

Tags: Study, Prayer, BIBLE STUDY, godly character, Reading God's Word, Christian community, personal holiness, Personal Devotions  (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)

How To Apply The Bible

By Josh Reich on Sep 21, 2017

"When we read the Bible, we want to understand it and apply it. We want to know what the Bible says and how it affects our lives. We want something to happen, we want to get something out of it. But we’re often left frustrated and wondering what we missed."

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Tags: understanding, BIBLE STUDY, Personal Growth, soul care, Growing in Christ, Study the Bible, applying scripture  (view more)  (view less)

Top 7 Myths About Seminary

By Sermoncentral on Feb 6, 2017

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, Jesus Relationship

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)

Dig Deeper

By Peter Mead on Apr 3, 2017

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

Tags: Christ, BIBLE STUDY, Learning, Theology

The Most Difficult Texts In The Bible To Preach

By Joe Mckeever on Sep 12, 2014

The problem, of course, is not with Scripture. The problem is with us.

Scripture: John 2:3-5, Luke 4:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35, Hebrews 6:4-20

Tags: Study, Preaching, prepare, Assistance, difficult text  (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)