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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)

What Randy Alcorn Learned From Martin Luther

By Randy Alcorn on Oct 30, 2018

This full-time writer and sometime preacher got a smile out of Martin Luther's perspective.

Tags: Preaching, Martin Luther, Randy Alcorn

13 Harvest Sermon And Worship Resources

By Sermoncentral on Oct 30, 2018

In Matthew 9:37-38 Jesus tells his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field."

Tags: Harvest, Worship, Sermon

What Is The Purpose In Your Preaching?

By Ken Collins on Oct 29, 2018

Here are four reasons veteran preacher Ken Collins preaches. How many purposes do you have?

Tags: Preaching, Purpose, Glorify, Ken Collins

A Preacher's Voice: Overworked And Overlooked

By Hershael York on Oct 27, 2018

The most magnificent refrain cannot be all that its composer intended when played on an inferior or out-of-tune instrument.

Tags: Preaching, Musicians, Preacher, Voice