These are the parables of the last days. These stories are well known: the parable of the wise and foolish virgins; the parable of the sheep and the goats; and the parable of the talents.

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5 Biggest Mistakes Pastors Make on Sundays (and How To Avoid Them)

Charles Stone - April 15, 2024

The very day we want to be at our best requires more from us than any other day. As a result, we can easily make one or more of the five biggest mistakes pastors make on Sundays.

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Christian Life Isn’t Just Cussing Less and Giving More

J.D. Greear - April 15, 2024

By itself, religion is powerless to change our hearts. It might change our behavior—by cussing a little less, or giving a little more—but the change doesn’t go any deeper than the surface. Living a Christian life is about so much more than these two things.

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7 Trademarks of an Unhealthy Friendship

Paul David Tripp - April 14, 2024

"I wish I could go back in time and pull words out of the ears of my wife, children and friends, but in that moment, I was blind."

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Why Great Preachers Are Not Always Great Leaders

Adrian Pei - April 11, 2024

Leaders must be self-aware, but is there something more to great leadership and great leaders? Here's why great preachers are not always great leaders.

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6 Sets of Contrasting Ministry Mistakes I’ve Made

Chuck Lawless - April 9, 2024

I’ve made a lot of ministry mistakes in 40+ years—and some that almost seem contradictory to others. Here are some of those mistakes.

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Every Leader Needs an Encouragement Folder

Ron Edmondson - April 8, 2024

Ron Edmondson:" I often say the longer we do something the less recognition we get for doing it. So, I save them in my encouragement folder."

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The Secret Sin Behind Passive Aggressive Behavior

Stephen Witmer - April 6, 2024

"Identify the promises they make to us, recognize these false promises as lies and then trust the superior promises of Jesus, by the power of the Holy Spirit."

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15 Ideas To Spark Extraordinary Church Growth

Michael Lukaszewski - April 4, 2024

Not every church is the same. What works for one may not work for another. To help spark new ways to improve your church, Church Fuel recommends these church growth ideas.

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4 Systems Church Leaders Should Care About

Eric Geiger - April 3, 2024

Some church leaders resist systems because systems can feel “unspiritual” or “corporate.” I have heard the critique for years.

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7 Spiritual Consequences of Living a Busy, Hurried Life

Frank Powell - April 2, 2024

Culture’s obsession with busyness and hurriedness isn’t just a scheduling problem. It’s a heart problem. It’s time to consider what a hurried life is costing us. And, make no mistake, the cost is enormous.

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6 Key Questions To Ask of Your Sermon Before You Preach it

Brandon Kelley - April 2, 2024

Before you preach your next sermon, take the time to answer these six questions.

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How To Avoid Being Blindsided by Your Own Church

Charles Stone - April 1, 2024

If I had seen how dysfunctional batons pass from one leader or significant stakeholder to the next, I could have avoided being blindsided.

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Are Your Sermons Hard or Easy To Listen to?

Charles Stone - March 31, 2024

Here are a few ideas to improve your sermon based on neuroscience. What insights have you discovered that help your listeners absorb more of your sermons?

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Why Church Membership Is Important

Josh Weidmann - March 30, 2024

The aim of the church is to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ by pursuing people to believe in Jesus and turn to Him for salvation.

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3 Core Values of People Who Actually Made a Difference in the World

Kris Vallotton - March 29, 2024

Being a winner means you step up even when you don’t feel like it; this is the key to integrity and being a noble person.

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8 Attitude Adjustments for Church Life

Philip Nation - March 28, 2024

I like using the terms faithfulness and fruitfulness to describe the progress congregations are to make. It allows leaders to focus on disciple-making as the primary work rather than events designed to simply assemble crowds.

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3 Keys To Being a Lifelong Friend

Jesse Johnson - March 24, 2024

Friendships are a key part of life and you want a friendship to last your entire life, or for most of it. Here are 3 critical elements to having a lifelong friendship.

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