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9 Ways a Pastor Might Prioritize Evangelism

Chuck Lawless -
If the person preaching the Word every week is not faithfully evangelizing, it’s unlikely the church will do anything different. That fact means that pastors must intentionally prioritize evangelism. Here are some ways to do that.
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Three Common Idols in Churches

Eric Geiger -
False idols will look less attractive to people when we help them see the greatness of Jesus. Here are three common idols in churches that every church leader needs to know and reject.
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How This Introverted Pastor is Extroverted on Sunday

Ron Edmondson -
People are surprised I am an introvert based on my Sunday interactions with people. I may be an introverted pastor, but I’m very extroverted on Sundays. 
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Leaving Your Kids a Legacy of Faith

Sam Luce -
Recently, a couple things happened that created for my family an opportunity to deepen our faith and leave a legacy that reaches past us to our grandkids and even great grandkids.
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Narrative Preaching: Do You Make these 10 Mistakes?

Peter Mead -
Let's consider the pitfalls we must avoid in order to preach with power when we take up narrative preaching. Too many preachers miss these vital skills necessary to preach the narrative portions of the scripture
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What God Calls Atheists: The Story of Charles Bradlaugh

Clint Archer -
In 1880, Charles Bradlaugh was elected as a member of the Parliament of the UK. His constituents knew he was an atheist but didn’t think it would affect his work in parliament. They were proven wrong on his first day.
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The ‘Marrow Controversy’ and Christian Nationalism

Nicholas Batzig -
In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in "the Marrow Controversy"—an 18th Century theological debate that occurred in the church of Scotland over the nature of grace and the free offer of the Gospel.
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Andy Crouch: Why Romans 16 Is the ‘Most Sociologically Stunning Chapter in the Whole Bible’

Stephanie Martin -
A 2018 talk by author Andy Crouch is going viral after a snippet was shared on Twitter. The entire message, titled “Overcoming Our Greatest Affliction,” addresses topics such as cultural revolutions, knowledge, personhood, power, and status.
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The ‘Gateway Drug’ to Sexual Sin in the Church

Elizabeth Fisher Good -
One of the key factors contributing to the rise of sexual sin within the Church is the rampant but hidden use of pornography. It’s affecting the majority of men in the pews, and even our children at very young ages.
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Loving Jesus More Than Theology

J.A. Medders -
May we never love doctrine for doctrine’s sake; love doctrine for the aim of loving Jesus. No more knockoffs. The real thing is ready.
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How to Know When a Leader Trusts You

Brian Dodd -
Trust is one of the most important resources for a leader. When you don't have it, you can't get very far. Here's how to know if your leaders trust you.
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15 Great Christmas Sermon Tips Every Preacher Needs

Peter Mead -
There's no shortage of advice for Christmas sermons -- and we need all the help we can get! Peter Mead of BiblicalPreaching.net offers 15 practical suggestions for Christmas sermons.
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R.C. Sproul: The Glory of Christmas

R.C. Sproul -
On the night Jesus was born something spectacular took place. The plains of Bethlehem became the theater for one of the most spectacular sound-and-light shows in human history. All heaven broke loose.
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This Is Why You Don’t Put New Wine in an Old Wineskin

Clint Archer -
Don’t be satisfied with the old wine of your traditions and risk refusing the new wine of Christ’s grace. If you are pertinaciously clinging to an inappropriate, legalistic tradition, there’s something you can do today: let it go!
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7 Reasons Most Churches Don’t Reach the Lost

Greg Stier -
Through prayer, hard work and a relentless Gospel focus we experienced strong growth primarily due to new believers being added to our church roles.
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10 Signs of an Emotional Affair

Dave Willis -
I often advise couples to be VERY careful about having close friends of the opposite sex, because most affairs start out as “friendships” that cross the line.
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5 Christmas Preaching Ideas From One Passage

Ray Hollenbach -
There might be enough material to ignite all of your Christmas preaching in just one passage. Take Luke’s famous account of the annunciation.
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Ministry: Convenience or Calling?

David Manner -
If you are in ministry for certain reasons, then it’s possible your compulsion might be out of convenience instead of calling.
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How To Receive Criticism and Respond With Grace

Scott Sauls -
Randy Alcorn: "I love this advice from Scott Sauls about how to receive criticism and respond with grace. There’s a lot of wisdom here."
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5 Reasons I’m Starting To Read a Paper Bible Again

Charles Stone -
"What are your thoughts and experiences about reading a paper Bible versus an electronic one?"
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