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The Christmas Story Told From Kids’ Perspective

Brian Orme - December 22, 2021

Despite hearing it over and over again, sometimes the Christmas story can be hard for children to grasp--and pastors to share.

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4 Great Preaching Themes Through the Christmas Season

Ray Hollenbach - December 13, 2021

What better way themes for Christmas sermons than to encourage our congregation to go deeper in Christ?

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How Research on Learning Leads to Better Preaching

Charles Stone - December 8, 2021

Jesus illustrates to us how we can best effect durable learning by better preaching. But ultimately it requires a learner’s active engagement and God’s work to effect transformation.

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2 Great Tips for Thanksgiving Sermons

David Lose - November 19, 2021

I don’t know about you, but I find the Thanksgiving sermon to be one of the most difficult preaching assignments of the year.

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Unless It’s a Praise and Worship Sermon, Here’s Why We Preach Second

Don Chapman - September 19, 2021

I recently visited a church who prides themselves in always doing their praise sets after the sermon. Unless it's a praise and worship sermon, here's why the order matters.

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Abiding Hope – One of Our Greatest Needs

Ray Hollenbach - September 18, 2021

When we talk about hope in everyday language we are really talking about our insecurities: who knows how things will really work out? Biblically, however, abiding hope is one of our greatest needs.

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Textual Criticism and Preaching – Finding the Balance

Nicholas Batzig - September 7, 2021

Sometimes "preaching the Bible" presents special challenges.

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Speak Up for Life: 12 Powerful Quotes About Pro Life

Esther Laurie - August 29, 2021

I think we should take a moment and honor those who have and are fighting for life. Here are some current and historic voices who spoke up for life.

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Where Is the Power of God?

R.C. Sproul - August 28, 2021

In the last sermon Martin Luther preached he identified is that the people were departing from the power of God.

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Preachers: Pay Attention to Pronouns

Nicholas Batzig - August 10, 2021

To pay attention to pronouns will help the reader better understanding the meaning of any given passage.

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A Guide to Effective Preaching – Introduction. Explanation. Application.

Brian Jones - July 23, 2021

If you're wondering how to have more effective preaching, consider the sermon writing process that I use and teach: “Introduction. Explanation. Application.”

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Pastor, I’m Calling You Out on Your Preaching Topics

James Emery White - June 1, 2021

Scroll through the last 24 months and make a list of what the world has been talking about. We should have no trouble coming up with preaching topics.

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What Is Pentecost?

Megan Briggs - May 20, 2021

What is Pentecost? It is both a Jewish holiday and a celebration for Christians. Pentecost has profound spiritual and historical significance.

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Five Types of Thinkers Every Pastor Must Know

Regi Campbell - May 6, 2021

There are five types of thinkers. Once I know how a guy thinks, I can better challenge him to think through an issue and make a good decision.

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After Easter – 5 Vital Steps for What Comes Next

Ray Hollenbach - April 4, 2021

Is the singing and shouting over? Jesus encountered the disciples on Easter Sunday, but what after Easter: about Monday, or Tuesday, or beyond?

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When Preaching Hurts More Than It Helps

Joseph Mattera - March 7, 2021

In my experience of more than 30 years of preaching the gospel, I have found there are times preaching hurts -- and we do more harm than good with our messages.

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One Pastor’s Humble Prayer Before Preaching

Bob Hostelter - March 4, 2021

In Bob Hostetler's vast pastoral experience he has helped pastors in many aspects of the lives, including this prayer before preaching.

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Become a Better Preacher: 3 Things Any Pastor Can (and Should) Do

Lane Sebring - January 27, 2021

This is the best time in history to learn from other preachers. You have free access to just about any preacher you want—every sermon they’ve preached. You can learn, grow, get ideas and be inspired by the best preachers in the world.

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7 Reasons You Should Speak Without Using Notes

Carey Nieuwhof - December 22, 2020

I actually prepare notes, but I rarely if ever use them when I speak. So, why should you learn to speak without using notes? Because you can. And because it will make you far more effective.

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Should a Woman Be Allowed to Preach?

Perry Noble - December 21, 2020

This is an article of clarification, not one for argumentation. I am simply answering a sincere question we occasionally receive: "Should a Woman Be Allowed to Preach?"

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