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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
When America won its freedom it did so - in part - because it had a secret weapon that even the King of England feared.
OPEN: 1776. That was the year the Declaration of Independence was signed. But did signing that declaration actually make America a free and independent nation? No. There was still a long, and costly conflict that needed to fought with THE superpower of the day. • America only had rag tag ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17-19
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
I couldn't find a scripture that equated sin or iniquity with the color black (a color of bead used in the popular "witness bracelet"). But the Bible does talk about sin as a "deep darkness" and that description has powerful implications for Christians.
It was a dark, dark night. A man was making his way home from working late, and as he often did, he walked home through a cemetery because it was a quicker route. However, because it was so dark, he didn’t notice a new grave had been dug in his path, and he tumbled into a 7 foot deep hole in the ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 4:19
Jeremiah’s guidance on how to preach an effective sermon
September 2, 2001 Jeremiah 23:23-29 23 “Am I only a God nearby,” declares the LORD, “and not a God far away? 24 Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do not I fill heaven and earth?” declares the LORD. 25 “I have heard what the prophets say who ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 23:23-28
Denomination: Lutheran
Who needs a word from God today? Jeremiah shows us how much we all do!
I was in a preaching class last year and had an eye opening experience. We viewed two videos of preaching. One was a guy who told a moving story about he and his two year old son going on a walk in the woods together and it began to rain. The rain turned into a storm and the little boy was ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 23:9-40
It is much easier to criticize than to encourage. Be an encourager!
FOCUS ON THE SPOT? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ponder this day, a very sad pondering: Gal. 5:7 YE DID RUN WELL; WHO DID HINDER YOU THAT YE SHOULD NOT OBEY THE TRUTH? Wish I had the answers! ? ! ? Maybe losing the focus and seeing the all the bad, negative, fault ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:7, Matthew 14:28-32
Denomination: Assembly Of God
A black preacher in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. William Holmes Border, while speaking on this text, said it well: "If a one of them had thrown a rock at that woman, the Lord would have turned the heart of that rock into rubber, and it would have bounced back and burst their brains ...read more
Tags: Hypocrisy
Denomination: Baptist
A black American Baptist preacher from Richmond was attending a Baptist convention in Mississippi. A Mississippi preacher, reading the Scripture lesson for a morning session, read: “Now the Kingdom of Heaven was likened unto ten Virginians which took their lamps and went forth to meet the ...read more
Tags: Parable Ten Virgins
HERO IN BLACK Victor Yap tells this story: A few years ago I saw a truck in front of me roaring fiercely about to turn the corner into the freeway ramp. In the driver’s seat of the humongous truck was a man in his late 20s ramming his engine and blasting his stereo. The guy had dark glasses and ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
Tags: Compassion, Forgiveness General, Parable Good Samaritan
Men In Black. Begin video with Will Smith’s character at the training center for Men In Black. He arrives late. He says, “Excuse me, but why are we here?” A marine promptly stands up and says, “We are here because you’re looking for the best of the best sir!” Will Smith laughs and says, “This ...read more
JOY IS BLACK I recently read the following letter that was sent to Dr. Michael Youssef, pastor of The Church of the Apostles in Atlanta. The letter was sent by Mrs. Lane, who has been a primary school teacher for 38 years: Dear Michael, One day I was trying to teach my students the difference ...read more
Tags: Joy
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
By Hershael York on Jun 14, 2025
The most magnificent refrain cannot be all that its composer intended when played on an inferior or out-of-tune instrument.
Tags: Preaching, musicians, Preacher, voice, preaching, preacher (view more) (view less)
By Mike Miller on Aug 6, 2025
Like flying a plane, good training can help your preaching walk away with a smooth landing.
Tags: Preaching, Preacher, Pilot, crash, preaching, preacher (view more) (view less)
By Joe Hoagland on Feb 20, 2021
When it comes to the art of preaching improvisation can play a big role, just like in music. Here at Rookie Preacher we advocate for a tight, well put together structure. But, that doesn’t mean you need to have every word memorized.
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By Joe Mckeever on Jul 19, 2023
You’re sitting in his church listening to him preach. He’s not five minutes into the message before you realize Mr. Hotshot is appearing before you in the flesh. His words and mannerisms give him away.
Scripture: Isaiah 57:15, Micah 6:8, 1 Peter 5:7, 1 Peter 5:3, Isaiah 6:5, Matthew 18:3, 1 Peter 5:6 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Humility, Pride, Preacher, self importance, preacher (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)
Our Pastors have answered a call few receive and carry a burden few can understand. Today, take a moment to honor your Pastor and give thanks to God for their leadership, faithfulness and love for His people.
Scripture: Jeremiah 3:15, Hebrews 13:17, Romans 10:14, 2 Timothy 4:2
Tags: called, honoring elders, pastor appreciation, honor, pastor, preaching, teaching, preacher (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
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Scripture: Isaiah 61:1, Luke 4:18, Galatians 5:1, John 8:36, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Psalm 146:7, Leviticus 25:10, Romans 8:21, Galatians 3:28, Exodus 6:6, Isaiah 58:6, Acts 10:34-35, Ephesians 3:12, Colossians 1:13-14, Romans 6:18, Isaiah 42:7, Psalm 119:45, 1 Peter 2:16, John 8:32, Galatians 5:13 (view more) (view less)
Tags: community, spiritual, faith, freedom, jesus, sunday school, hope, juneteenth, preacher, church event, faith-based, juneteenth celebration, evangelical christian, prayer service, worship service, community, pastor, perspective, sermon, sermon, religious observance, perspective, slavery, history, life, reflection, pastor, gospel message, emancipation, events, preacher, liberation, resources, biblical (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary
Instruct would-be teachers and preachers in your congregation in their responsibilities from God with these backgrounds.
Scripture: James 3:1
Tags: gift, gifts general, pastor anniversary, pastor appreciation, teacher, teaching (view more) (view less)
Genres: Reflective
A useful picture of a black Bible on a white background, perfect for use in PowerPoints, to illustrate your sermons, or for your printed materials.
Tags: books, church, bible, evangelism
Genres: Powerful, Reflective
Service Styles: Traditional
Bible On Black
Tags: books, study, church, bible, the gospel, jesus teachings (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Reflective
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