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Leadership And Church Size Dynamics

By Tim Keller on Jan 3, 2025

| 76,120 views

Tim Keller explores one of the most talked-about church issues: the relationship of size to church health and culture.

Scripture: Hebrews 11:9-11, Jeremiah 23:16, Colossians 2:8, Colossians 2:22, Matthew 22:29, 1 Corinthians 3:5-7, Malachi 2:1-17, Isaiah 33:6 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Church, Growth, leadership, pastor, Church Growth, size, Leadership General, Pastor, Leadership, church (view more) (view less)
5 Ways To Keep Your Church Small And How To Overcome Them

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Jul 18, 2020

| 23,004 views

Many churches remain small because of unbiblical assumptions and avoidable habits. Learn how vision, planning, stability, and evangelistic focus can reverse that trajectory.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Luke 15:4, Acts 2:47, Colossians 4:5, 1 Corinthians 3:6 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Church Growth, preaching, Ministry Strategy
10 Suggestions For The Shepherd Of A Stagnant Flock

By Joe Mckeever on Jun 3, 2020

| 33,957 views

Most churches plateau or decline, but pastors don’t have to. These ten truths challenge leaders to grow personally and guide struggling congregations toward renewed health.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6, Acts 2:47, James 1:5, Philippians 1:9, Zechariah 4:10 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Sheep, Apathy, lead, Church Purpose of, preaching (view more) (view less)
Pride: The Pitfall Of Preachers

By Peter Mead on Apr 4, 2025

| 32,279 views

Preaching exposes pastors to subtle forms of pride. These twelve dangers warn leaders to rely fully on God as they navigate the deadly terrain of public ministry.

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5, 1 Corinthians 8:1, James 4:6, 1 Corinthians 3:7, Galatians 6:3 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Holy Spirit, Spiritual Warfare, Preaching, Pride, preaching (view more) (view less)
Was Jesus Numerically Challenged?

By Ray Hollenbach on Jun 29, 2020

| 20,417 views

Is numerical growth proof of God’s grace? This reflection questions the assumption that size equals faithfulness and contrasts modern metrics with Jesus’ slow, seed-shaped vision of the church.

Scripture: Acts 2:41, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Corinthians 3:6-9, 1 Peter 2:5, Matthew 13:31-33 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Growth, Faithfulness, number
Crafting A Strong Sermon: 10 Checkpoints

By Outreach Inc. on Aug 30, 2024

| 39,593 views

From prayer to practice, this pastoral reflection outlines a sermon preparation process shaped by reverence, responsibility, and dependence on the Holy Spirit.

Scripture: Proverbs 21:31, Matthew 16:18-19, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7, 2 Timothy 4:2, Acts 6:4 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Holy Spirit
Is Preaching Overrated?

By Charles Kiser on Jul 4, 2020

| 17,616 views

Preaching matters, but when it becomes the primary engine of discipleship, it may carry a weight it was never meant to bear.

Scripture: Acts 2:1-37, Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 10:39, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7, Ephesians 4:11-13 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, church leadership, preaching, Church Leadership
Why The Church In Corinth Might Be Our Best Model Today

By Chuck Warnock on Jul 28, 2020

| 22,216 views

The Corinthian church was messy, immature, and flawed, yet deeply alive. Their enthusiasm, participation, and real-world faith may offer a better model than polished programs.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-6, 1 Corinthians 1:2-7, 1 Corinthians 11:17-22, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Christian growth, preaching, Christian Growth
The One Law You Must Be Sure To Include In Your Preaching

By David J. Lose on Jul 2, 2021

based on 8 ratings
| 24,241 views

When to insist on law and when to suspend it? For whom? Will things fall apart if we get it wrong?

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, Luke 13:10-16

Tags: Grace, Law, Preaching, Good News, grace (view more) (view less)
Thom Rainer: 3 Reasons Your People Are Spiritually Stuck

By SermonCentral .com on Nov 29, 2024

| 38,705 views

"When we lead our people in the process of transformation, we need to orient them to the reality of the war within them."

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Tags: Preaching, Transformation, Envy, striving, Spiritual exercise, preaching (view more) (view less)
5 Church Growth Essentials From The Apostle Paul

By Charles Stone on Jun 23, 2023

based on 2 ratings
| 18,094 views

When I was in seminary Church Growth 101 was a required course. I took interest in the whole field and became a student of church growth.

Scripture: Acts 13:1-52, Acts 14:1-28, Colossians 2:19, 1 Corinthians 3:3, Acts 15:1-2 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Holy Spirit, relationships, Church Growth, Flexibility, spiritual formation (view more) (view less)
The Gospel Of James: Open Letter To Martin Luther

By SermonCentral .com on May 7, 2022

based on 4 ratings
| 14,604 views

Many of us today who think of ourselves squarely as your friends take exception to some of your views — some in greater measure than others — and I expect you, of all people, would be least surprised to hear of it and receive it.

Scripture: Galatians 2:14, Ezekiel 36:24-32, Jeremiah 31:33, Ephesians 1:13, Colossians 1:5, 1 Corinthians 3:12, 1 Corinthians 12:21, James 1:18-23, Philippians 1:27, 1 Peter 1:23-25 (view more) (view less)

Tags: The Gospel, Reformation, Book of James, martin luther
Joni Eareckson Tada’s Advice For When You Don’t Wake Up Feeling Happy

By Randy Alcorn on Aug 30, 2022

based on 3 ratings
| 14,800 views

It’s true that we can’t make ourselves happy in God any more than a seed can make itself grow. But we’re not just seeds. We’re greenhouse farmers who can make sure the seed is planted, watered, and fertilized.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 Corinthians 3:6

Tags: Perseverance, happiness, Joy, Hope, Depression, Sorrow, Melancholy, Fighting for Joy, Up lift (view more) (view less)
Don’t Try To Be Successful, Try To Do Good Work

By Karl Vaters on Jul 4, 2024

based on 2 ratings
| 16,580 views

A minister with a well-nourished soul may or may not have a big church, but they’ll always have a healthy ministry.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-11, 1 Corinthians 4:2

Tags: leadership, Faithfulness, Good Works, pastoral leadership, success in ministry, church leadership, measuring success, serving faithfully, Leadership (view more) (view less)

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