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You CAN Find the Perfect Sermon Illustration—Every Time

Bruce Johnson - October 23, 2013

It just requires a little thought and some creativity, but your people will be grateful that you took the time to create the perfect scenario for them.

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10 Must-Have Tips for Giving a Public Invitation

Joe McKeever - October 17, 2013

In the wing of the Christian faith where I dwell and minister, when a pastor preaches, he expects people to respond, either publically at that moment or later in private. Or both.

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If You Have More Degrees Than a Thermostat You Might be Overcooking Your Preaching

Chris Surber - October 10, 2013

If you have more degrees than a thermostat, you might be overcooking your preaching.

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One Part of Our Preaching is Overworked and Overlooked—You'll Be Surprised

Hershael York - October 2, 2013

Every side of Christian ministry has a physical aspect. Preaching is no exception.

Preaching & Teaching

Has This Insidious Trend Crept Into Your Preaching?

Bruce Johnson - September 26, 2013

Some trends are worth bucking.

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Boring Preaching Can Be Deadly (Don't Let It Happen to You)

Jonathan Herron - September 25, 2013

Seriously, did you know that dry preaching can be a health hazard?!

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Preach or Facilitate? Same Skill Set, Different Mindset

Kathleen Ward - September 22, 2013

Preaching involves talking—facilitating is about listening.

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The Beauty of an Aging Preacher

Joe McKeever - September 18, 2013

Old is beautiful, in the right place. And this is the right place, for sure:

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One Pastor's Top Three Sacred Cows in Desperate Need of Tipping

Jared Moore - September 16, 2013

Pastor Jared Moore is a preacher with strong opinions on confronting religious idols. Here are his top three.

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What Happens if You Fail to Preach on Money

Mark Brooks - September 12, 2013

If you cast a compelling vision, you can talk about giving and generate support.

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Need to Preach a Stressful Sermon? Here's Help

David Lose - September 11, 2013

What you do matters, and I am so very grateful for your labor.

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So You Bombed Your Sermon–Now What?

Steven Furtick - September 8, 2013

Steven Furtick says don't let your past performances keep you from future opportunities.

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10 Reasons to Stop Preaching

Kathleen Ward - September 5, 2013

"We believe churches should stop using sermons and start using a technique like “Simply the Story."

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Are You Training Lay Preachers? Why Not?

Chris Surber - September 4, 2013

Lay preachers go where the pastor often cannot go.

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Overcoming Plagiarism in Preaching and Teaching

Desiring God - August 22, 2013

The essence of plagiarism is to give the impression that the ideas or words of another person are actually your own.

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Preaching: It's Not All About You

Bruce Johnson - August 21, 2013

Over the past five decades, an insidious trend has crept into American preaching—and not only are most pastors unaware of it, they’ve embraced it...

Preaching & Teaching

Preaching: It's Not All About You

Bruce Johnson - August 21, 2013

Some trends are worth bucking.

Preaching & Teaching

Why You Should Write Your Sermons at Least Two Weeks Ahead

Bob Hostelter - August 15, 2013

Early in my ministry, Thursdays were my sermon prep day—for the coming Sunday (I’ve never been a Saturday guy; just can’t live that close...

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You Won't Believe What Many Pastors Leave Out of Their Sermons

Peter Mead - August 14, 2013

How can a sermon make the sin problem worse?

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Musicians Practice All the Time—Why Don't Preachers?

Sherman Haywood Cox II - August 8, 2013

Sunday morning in the pulpit is no time to practice your craft.

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Greg Locke and Mike Signorelli Combine Their Films for ‘Miracles at...

Jesse T. Jackson - April 22, 2024

Last year, Pastor Greg Locke of Global Vision Bible Church (Mt. Juliet, Tennessee) and Pastor Mike Signorelli of V1 Church (Amityville, New York) both released theatrical faith-based documentaries that shared how God is bringing a spiritual awakening during what they describe as “America’s darkest hour.”

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Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

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