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7 Bad Reasons Pastors Don't Share The Gospel In Every Sermon

By Greg Stier on Nov 23, 2016

In my interactions with pastors I’ve heard seven primary reasons for why some chose not to give the Gospel in every sermon.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12, 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Tags: Evangelism, Gospel, Excuses, Preaching Christ

The Reverse Altar Call

By Greg Stier on Oct 5, 2016

Sometimes the words “altar call” trigger images of sawdust trails and endless verses of “Just as I am” with preachers prodding, pushing and persuading sinners to come forward down the aisle in front of God and everyone.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2

Tags: Evangelism, Strategy, Evangelism How To, Evangelism The Lost

Why Pastors Should Preach The Gospel In Every Sermon

By Greg Stier on Sep 14, 2016

Believe it or not doing something as simple as giving the Gospel in every sermon can literally transform your church.

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28, Acts 2:42-47, Acts 4:31-34, Acts 26:17-18, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 2:2, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, 1 Corinthians 14:24-25, 2 Corinthians 5:11, Colossians 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Communion, Challenge, Preaching The Gospel, Gospel Invitation

Build Your Sermon Like A House

By Greg Stier on Sep 7, 2013

Greg Stier learned to exegete a text at the same time he learned to swing a hammer. It paid off.

Scripture: Luke 14:22-33

Tags: Preaching, House, Build

3 Ways I Overcome My Fear Of Preaching

By Greg Stier on Feb 7, 2012

Greg Stier can identify with the words of the Apostle Paul: “I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling.”

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40, 1 Corinthians 2:3, 2 Timothy 1:7-9

Tags: Preaching

Megaphones And Soapboxes: Is Street Preaching Worth It?

By Greg Stier on Jul 13, 2011

Greg Stier offers insight into the effectiveness of hard-core street witnessing.

Tags: Evangelism, Witness, Preaching, What Is Evangelism?

The Gospel In Every Sermon

By Greg Stier on Jun 10, 2011

Greg Stier offers three reasons for sharing a clear Gospel message in every sermon.

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Tags: Evangelism, Gospel, Preaching, Invitation, Evangelism How To  (view more)  (view less)

Does Street Evangelism Really Work?

By Greg Stier on Apr 18, 2011

Evangelism specialist Greg Stier discusses the veracity of street evangelism and how best to win people for Christ.

Tags: Evangelism, Salvation, Lack, Evangelism How To

Is Your Church Lying?

By Greg Stier on Dec 6, 2010

When it comes to evangelism, a mission statement can turn from big black letters on a church marquee to a little white lie that the church is telling the community.

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Tags: Evangelism, Church, Gospel, Honesty, Church General, Evangelism How To  (view more)  (view less)