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I Hate Porn

By Eric Simmons on Feb 2, 2023

Here's why.

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Tags: Jesus, Addiction, Pornography, Hope, Sex  (view more)  (view less)

How Does John Piper Do Sermon Prep? (Surprise! He Starts On Fridays)

By SermonCentral on Feb 1, 2023

John Piper shares what works for him--but cautions that it may not work for you.

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

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Four Time-Tested Ways To Outline Your Sermon

By SermonCentral on Jan 31, 2023

Brandon Cox reminds us of proven methods--and supplies a new one of his own.

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10, 1 Samuel 1:11-20, James 3:1-18

Tags: Preaching, Outline, brandon cox, preaching, Time Tested  (view more)  (view less)

Your Congregation Is Fact-Checking Your Preaching (And That's Good News)

By SermonCentral on Jan 30, 2023

Up to 38 percent of churchgoing Millennials will do an online search to verify what we say. And many of them are doing it while we’re preaching.

Tags: Internet, Preaching, Search, millennials, Fact Checking, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Ten Strategic Insights Into Shaping Your Next Sermon Series

By Herbert Cooper on Jan 28, 2023

Herbert Cooper, senior pastor of People's Church in Oklahoma City, shares strategic insights into making a sermon series work.

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Pastor, Are You Chasing Stray Dogs?

By Chris Surber on Jan 27, 2023

"Here is a list of people who have left the church in the last few years. We would like you to call on them to see if you can win a few of them back."

Tags: Church, Preaching, members, Church Health, stray dog, preaching, church  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching Isn't About The Preacher

By SermonCentral on Jan 26, 2023

Two false assumptions can rob your preaching of power, yet they are easy to make.

Tags: Power, Preaching, audience, preach, seth godin, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

5 Funeral Blunders To Avoid At All Costs

By John Pond on Jan 25, 2023

What we say is powerful in such a vulnerable situation, and we should tread carefully.

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The First Step In Bringing Change To Your Church

By John Holm on Jan 24, 2023

Change is difficult under the best of circumstances. Here's how to soften the blow and prepare your people.

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The Surprising Requirement For Being An Elder

By Don Carson on Jan 23, 2023

D.A. Carson suggests that there is one unique biblical requirement for a church elder--and it may surprise you!

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Tags: elder

Preach Like It's Good News!

By Travis Hearn on Jan 21, 2023

When you're giving good news to someone, how do you give it?

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Help! Rescue The Sermon From Dead Outlines

By Joe Mckeever on Jan 20, 2023

Let Joe McKeever tell you about the day he took a lesson from Warren Wiersbe.

Scripture: Galatians 6:1

Tags: Preaching, Warren Wiersbe, dead outline, preaching

Have You Heard The Four Laws Of Sermonomics?

By Chris Foster on Jan 19, 2023

Are there laws that define a sermon as good or bad, effective or ineffective, memorable or forgettable?

Tags: Preaching, Refresh, Change, sermonomics, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

You're Preaching, But Do You Know Who's Listening?

By Mike Miller on Jan 18, 2023

Good preachers must develop the extra skill of "congregational exegesis."

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10 Must-Have Tips For Giving A Public Invitation

By Joe Mckeever on Jan 17, 2023

Every preacher needs these practical insights if he/she plans to offer a time of response after the sermons.

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