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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
By Sherman Haywood Cox on May 31, 2023
Is it possible to stand in the pulpit, deliver a biblical message, and still be running from God?
Tags: Preaching, teach, run, Biblical, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Lance Witt on May 30, 2023
A life of balance has always seemed like a “pipe dream”, something that just wasn’t realistic or attainable. To be honest, I don’t think I’ve ever had a moment of balance in my entire life. I can’t think of a single moment when every area of my life and ministry were “spinning” smoothly.
Scripture: Mark 10:46
Tags: Pastors, rhythm, emotional health
By Bob Hostetler on May 29, 2023
Bob Hostetler has applied this list to himself for years. What can you use from it?
Tags: Preaching, introspection, Speaking, questions, preaching, speaking (view more) (view less)
By Fred Craddock on May 27, 2023
Dr. Craddock describes his voice as "the wind whistling through a splinter on a post." Here's how this master preacher learned to compensate.
Scripture: Mark 5:1-12, Mark 7:1-23
Tags: Christ, Worship, Preaching, Demoniac, swine, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Sherman Haywood Cox on May 26, 2023
Help your listeners connect with your preaching points--and their purpose!
Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40
Tags: Preaching, Building Blocks, memorable sermon, strong points, illustrate, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Charles Stone on May 25, 2023
How would you rank your clarity in your ministry? Here are nine benefits of being clear as you lead your church.
Tags: leadership, Preaching, Clarity, Leadership, preaching (view more) (view less)
By SermonCentral on May 24, 2023
"I was so moved that the desire to say it again another way kept urging me on. So I wrote this."
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14, Proverbs 31:10-31
Tags: Faith, Love, Jesus, Healing, Preaching, e, preaching (view more) (view less)
By David J. Lose on May 23, 2023
Few holidays present themselves as ripe for nostalgia as Pentecost. Weren't these the glory days of the church--spirit-filled preaching, attentive listening, 3,000 converted in a single day?
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, John 2:1-12
Tags: Preaching, preaching
By Joe Mckeever on May 22, 2023
The problem, of course, is not with Scripture. The problem is with us.
Scripture: John 2:3-5, Luke 4:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35, Hebrews 6:4-20
Tags: Study, Preaching, prepare, Assistance, difficult text, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Dr. Frank A. Thomas on May 20, 2023
Preaching coach Dr. Frank Thomas believes great preaching starts with strong sermon structure. He shares how it's done.
Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9, John 15:1-10
Tags: Preaching, mistakes, preaching
By Erik Raymond on May 19, 2023
Are you constantly mining the same sources for your sermon illustrations?
Scripture: Psalm 38:1-10, Colossians 4:1-5
Tags: Read, Preaching, Devotional, Spices, Classic, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Thom Schultz on May 18, 2023
It's shocking: Only 29 percent of preachers or teachers are willing to embrace change--even if it's an improvement. Here's why.
Tags: New, Preaching, embrace, Preacher, Method, preaching, preacher (view more) (view less)
By Peter Mead on May 16, 2023
When you finish preaching, where is your listeners' final focus? The answer makes all the difference.
Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19
Tags: Preaching, Self, focus, preaching
By John Holm on May 15, 2023
Anyone can introduce new ideas. Making them last is something else entirely.
Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-5
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By Dr. Rowan Williams on May 13, 2023
Anglican Archbishop Rowan Williams presents a surprising--and thoughtful--view of what it means to be the church. See if you agree.
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20
Tags: Church, Body, Church Body of Christ, Church General, church (view more) (view less)