By Norman Geisler on Jan 22, 2025
Evil raises hard questions about God, suffering, and justice. This article equips preachers to answer honestly, show why evil presupposes God, and preach real hope.
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By Rod Arnold on Mar 14, 2025
Learn eight practical, authentic ways to connect your church with your community, clarify your identity, and turn everyday members into bold inviters.
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By Tim Wilkins on Oct 1, 2021
Faithful preaching on homosexuality requires more than correct doctrine. It demands humility, clarity, and gospel-shaped compassion that leads sinners to Christ.
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By Mark A. Howell on Sep 24, 2024
Ten pastoral reminders on suffering, study, pride, family, and faithfulness to help ministers endure and honor Christ in long-term ministry.
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By Rich Nathan on Jun 4, 2021
Postmodern culture is marked by skepticism, endless perspectives, and a hunger for authenticity. Faithful preaching must present the truth of Christ in ways that address these realities.
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By Garrett Kell on Apr 20, 2022
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Christians are uniquely equipped to thrive in tumultuous times, not because we are great, but because our God is.
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By Josh Read on Mar 10, 2026
The word "hope" has become church wallpaper. It's on coffee mugs in the lobby, printed across banners above the baptistry, and threaded through every worship set since 2015. Your congregation has heard it so many times it slides off them like rain off a windshield.
Here's the tension: the biblical word for hope has almost nothing in common with the sentiment we've domesticated it into. The Hebrew word "tiqvah" literally means "cord" or "rope", something you cling to when the ground gives way. The Greek "elpis" in Paul's letters is never wishful thinking. It's confident expectation aimed at a future only God can deliver.
This sermon outline is built for the Sunday you peel the bumper sticker off and show your congregation what hope actually costs and why it's the most defiant act a believer can perform.
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