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How To Plan A Preaching Calendar

By Josh Reich on Jul 25, 2018

There's too much at stake to wing it week to week. Here are four practical suggestions to help structure your months ahead.

Tags: Preaching

6 Traits Of A Biblically Faithful Preacher

By Ben Mandrell on Jul 24, 2018

God has called preachers to be faithful rather than successful. How can we be sure we are staying true to the call?

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5

Tags: Faith, Study, Preaching, Culture, Relevance, Biblical  (view more)  (view less)

When Creativity Crosses The Line To Become Offensive

By Calvin Miller on Jul 21, 2018

Calvin Miller explains the balancing act between fresh presentation and outright impropriety.

Tags: Church, Communication, Preaching, Confidence, Creativity  (view more)  (view less)

9 Reasons Why I Preach Expositionally

By Danny Slavich on Jul 19, 2018

Discover the simple beauty of unfolding God’s Word to God’s people in an understandable and applicable way.

Scripture: Genesis 34:1, John 8:1-11

Tags: Preaching

Why Preaching The Story Is Powerful Preaching

By Peter Mead on Jul 17, 2018

Frequently, God felt that having the truth clothed in the genre of story was the best option.

Scripture: John 12:21-34

Tags: Preaching

The Powerful Difference Between Lecture And Lab

By Outreach, Inc. on Jul 16, 2018

There are untold thousands of Christians who can take the "God test" and get all the answers right, but who remain unformed and unchanged.

Tags: Discipleship, Preaching

How John Piper Learned To Preach

By Outreach, Inc. on Jul 14, 2018

"I don't think there is much you can do to become a preacher except know your Bible and be unbelievably excited about what's there."

Tags: obedience, Preaching, obey

10 Leadership Traps To Avoid In Ministry

By Ron Edmondson on Jul 13, 2018

Ron Edmondson: "Leaders should energize others to realize their dreams, not stifle them."

Tags: Leadership General

Why You Should Share The Preaching Load

By Outreach Magazine on Jul 11, 2018

Busy teaching pastors need time away from the pulpit to study, pray, rest, and refocus on the goal.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2, 2 Timothy 2:15-25

Tags: Plan, Preaching, pulpit

Can I Preach It If I Haven't Mastered It?

By Ron Edmondson on Jul 7, 2018

Should pastors preach on topics where they have no life experience or areas they haven't yet mastered?

Tags: Teaching, Trust, Preaching, Life-Experience, e  (view more)  (view less)

Pride: The Pitfall Of Preachers

By Peter Mead on Jul 3, 2018

We strive for excellence in preaching, and we should--but there are dangers if we succeed.

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Tags: Holy Spirit, Preaching, Pride

4 Remedies For Discouragement In Your Preaching

By Erik Raymond on Jul 2, 2018

Take heart! There's one big reason our preaching is not in vain, and three more after that!

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:23

Tags: Trust, Hope, Preaching, Discouragement

Can We Preach The Tithe?

By Dean Shriver on Jun 30, 2018

Tithing is a volatile topic—even away from the pulpit. Dean Shriver suggests a novel approach to the "fuzzy edges" of tithing.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-13

Tags: Giving, Tithe, Preaching, Tithes

5 Reasons Why Some Pastors Don't Preach Grace

By Ron Forseth on Jun 28, 2018

Some pastors fear that preaching grace can lead to pitfalls, a license for sin, or even a lack of sacrificial giving. Here are five frequently raised objections to preaching grace and why they don't work.

Tags: Grace, Preaching

5 Thoughts About Excellence In Ministry

By Brandon Cox on Jun 26, 2018

Brandon Cox: In the pursuit of excellence in your ministry, remember these five guiding principles.

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, Excellence