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Feed The Flock, Lead The Flock

By Ben Mandrell on May 11, 2025

| 29,381 views

One of God's favorite metaphors in the Bible is that of a shepherd. All throughout the grand story of Scripture, the importance of leading the flock comes shining through.

Scripture: Acts 1:8-12:15

Tags: Shepherd, Preaching, flock, feed, lead, preaching (view more) (view less)
5 Ways To Keep Your Church Small And How To Overcome Them

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Jul 17, 2020

| 23,108 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
Is Street Preaching Worth It?

By Greg Stier on Jul 25, 2024

| 26,987 views

Street evangelism can spark sincere conversions, but it rarely produces lasting disciples. Real impact requires shifting from cold conversations to relational disciple making.

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Romans 10:13, Acts 2:42, Colossians 1:28, 1 Thessalonians 2:8 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Witness, Discipleship, great commission, Great Commission
The Secret To Memorable Preaching

By Larry Osborne on May 9, 2023

| 27,948 views

Linking small groups to weekend sermons increases attentiveness, note-taking, and application, turning preaching into lasting transformation rather than forgettable moments.

Scripture: Acts 2:42, James 1:22, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Colossians 3:16, Hebrews 10:24-25 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Discipleship, Preaching, Small groups, Great, preaching, Small Groups (view more) (view less)
10 Suggestions For The Shepherd Of A Stagnant Flock

By Joe Mckeever on Jun 2, 2020

| 34,027 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)
5 Easy (And Overlooked) Keys To Better Preaching

By Erik Raymond on Sep 29, 2021

| 23,089 views

"I have never met a preacher who did not want to increase the effectiveness of his sermon. The question is where to start?"

Scripture: Acts 1:1-21, Acts 15:6-19, Nehemiah 8:8, 2 Timothy 4:2, Acts 2:42 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Plan, Preaching, preparation, Engage, Outline, preaching (view more) (view less)
How To Talk About Money In Church

By Jamie Munson on Jul 29, 2020

| 22,754 views

"If we are avoiding the subject or trying to make it more palatable, we are doing our congregations a huge disservice."

Scripture: John 4:14, Luke 12:34, Matthew 25:14-30, Acts 2:44-47, 2 Corinthians 8:7 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Money, Preaching, church leadership, preaching, Church Leadership (view more) (view less)
Would A Ten-Minute Sermon Work?

By Ed Cyzewski on Jul 31, 2020

| 26,147 views

One parishioner said, "If a sermon were a practical, 10-minute exposition of scripture, I’d be happy." Would you be happy, Pastor?

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Hebrews 10:24-25, John 6:35 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Communion, Preaching, preaching
The Role Of Preaching In Church Planting

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 3, 2020

| 11,887 views

Many church planting models emphasize systems and strategy, but preaching remains a God-ordained means of grace that should not be delayed or neglected.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21, Romans 10:14-17, 2 Timothy 4:2, Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, church planting, Pastoral Ministry, preaching, Church Planting (view more) (view less)
Embrace The 5 Types Of Church Visitor

By Ron Edmondson on Aug 6, 2020

| 27,033 views

Not all church visitors come for the same reasons. Understanding why people visit can help churches respond wisely and increase the likelihood they return.

Scripture: Romans 15:7, Hebrews 13:2, 1 Corinthians 9:22, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 2:41-47 (view more) (view less)

Tags: guest, Hospitality, Pastoral Ministry
Move Your Church From Consumers To Disciples

By Bill Couchenour on Mar 21, 2024

| 34,297 views

The greatest threat to the church may not be external opposition but internal consumerism. Biblical discipleship demands recalibrating expectations, structures, and leadership.

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Colossians 3:17, Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:24-25, Matthew 28:19-20 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Commitment, leadership, Body, Attendance, Church Discipline, Leadership (view more) (view less)
Pastor The Church You’d Want To Attend

By Bill Couchenour on Jan 24, 2024

| 17,962 views

Church health is shaped less by charisma and more by character, relationships, and adaptive leadership in hinge moments of history.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2-7, Proverbs 22:1, Acts 2:47, Esther 4:14

Tags: Building, Preaching, relationships, lead, Leadership General, preaching (view more) (view less)
To A Young Pastor: Five Things I Wish I Had Known

By Rob Pochek on Nov 16, 2020

| 53,955 views

Ministry is humbling, refining, and often painful. These five lessons can steady young pastors for the long obedience ahead.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Acts 2:47, Galatians 6:1, 1 Timothy 3:4-5, Galatians 6:9 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Young, behavior, advice, Pastors, Foolproof (view more) (view less)
Fruit Over Size: What Jesus Really Measures In Ministry

By Mike Breen on May 13, 2021

| 22,334 views

Church success is often measured by size, but Jesus measured fruitfulness. Discover why disciple-making and spiritual reproduction matter more than growth metrics.

Scripture: John 15:8, Matthew 28:19, Luke 10:1, Acts 2:42, 2 Timothy 2:2 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Tree, Fruit, Reformation, lead, Movement (view more) (view less)
Six Reasons The Church Still Matters

By Ray Hollenbach on Oct 8, 2024

| 31,036 views

Despite the failures of many congregations, Scripture presents the church as God’s design for spiritual growth, community, authority, and witness in the world.

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:24-25, Hebrews 13:17, Colossians 3:12-14

Tags: Discipleship

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