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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
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Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
By SermonCentral on Mar 25, 2019
"Even if only three people show up to church, preach like the room is full!" That's some of the worst advice I've ever received in ministry.
Tags: Preaching, opportunity, full room, terrible advice
By Dr. Frank D. Macchia on Aug 11, 2021
Practical advice whether you're a novice or an experienced hand. Check this list.
Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14
Tags: Preaching, Balance, experience, skill, practical advice (view more) (view less)
By Joe Mckeever on Feb 21, 2023
Practical advice for dealing with the self-appointed church rulers who try to dominate your preaching and your ministry.
Tags: Preaching, Ruler, practical advice, sons of diotrephes, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Matt Chandler on Jul 15, 2023
Wherever he goes, Matt Chandler is looking for "shadows of the gospel." What about you?
Tags: Young, Wisdom, Preaching, advice, Matt Chandler, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Joe Mckeever on Dec 11, 2018
Excellent advice from Joe McKeever: "Stand firm, preach the word, rebuke error, and be nice about it."
Tags: Preaching, advice, preach, defend the faith, ranting (view more) (view less)
By SermonCentral on Nov 18, 2019
Practical advice: "Don't preach them into heaven. Don't preach them into hell. Just preach the gospel for the people who are there."
Tags: Preaching, Funeral, advice, Respond, elements, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Rick Warren on Nov 8, 2019
What you learned in seminary isn't the only way to develop great sermons. Rick Warren offers practical advice based on years of experience.
Scripture: Hebrews 2:3, Jeremiah 31:31-34
Tags: Preaching, Strong, Assignment, Rick Warren, sermon points (view more) (view less)
By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Feb 24, 2021
Brief. Gospel-centered. Be sensitive to family. There are other important factors to consider when preaching funerals. But these three pieces of advice are a good place to start.
Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-14
Tags: Preaching, Funeral, Christian Funeral
By Gracia Grindal on Jan 18, 2024
Practical advice on what works--and what doesn't--in your sermon.
Scripture: John 5:1-5
Tags: Preaching, preaching
By Tim Stevens on Apr 8, 2020
Tim Stevens offers encouragement and practical advice to pastors going through a tough ministry funk.
Scripture: Galatians 6:9
Tags: Ministry, Church, Church Practices, ministry, church (view more) (view less)
By Lance Witt on Jan 9, 2022
There is a story in the Bible about a very gifted and competent leader who wasn’t working smart.
Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27
Tags: priorities, advice, Leadership Listening, walking wisely
By Ron Edmondson on Jun 24, 2022
For those of you in the vocational ministry, let me offer some reflections on 42 years of ministry.
Scripture: Isaiah 26:12
Tags: Wisdom, leadership, advice, Pastoral Ministry, Leadership (view more) (view less)
By Matt Chandler on Jun 17, 2023
"If you can't feel the text, I don't know if you've been called to preach."
Tags: Grace, Preaching, Engage, moment, grace, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Joe Mckeever on Mar 20, 2020
Joe McKeever shares practical advice for dealing with the self-appointed church rulers who try to dominate your preaching and your ministry.
Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10
Tags: Ministry, leadership, Prayer, affliction, Confrontation, Church Practices (view more) (view less)
By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Nov 5, 2020
Pastor H.B. Charles, Jr. shares a personal story about a powerful preaching insight he received from his father.
Tags: Preaching, advice, insight, Improve