By Ron Edmondson on Aug 1, 2022
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One of the hardest things I do in ministry is interact with those who are no longer in ministry, but wish they were. They’ve been derailed. They messed up and either they got caught or the guilt got the best of them and they confessed. Watching this process over the years there appear to be some common reasons failure occurs. It doesn’t start at the failure. It starts months – and, perhaps years – prior. My hope is if we expose some of them we can catch a few people before it is too late.
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By Barry O. Johnson on Sep 12, 2024
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Barry Johnson offers some helpful insights into the state of the Church in America, and offers a loving call for pastors to take bold steps of faith wherever God has planted them.
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By SermonCentral .com on Jun 30, 2020
Well-planned sermon series can engage the unchurched, but common mistakes often drain momentum and miss evangelistic opportunities.
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By Rachel Blom on Jan 4, 2023
The first moments of a sermon shape whether people will stay engaged. These eight common but ineffective sermon starts reveal what preachers should avoid to maintain attention and build trust with listeners.
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By Daniel Darling on Mar 20, 2024
During election seasons, pressure mounts for pastors to speak politically. Here’s why Bible-believing shepherds center the pulpit on Scripture, not party platforms.
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By Peter Mead on Dec 26, 2020
Preachers can unintentionally turn Scripture into a burden when they apply texts too narrowly. Faithful preaching keeps the gospel central when applying both narratives and epistles.
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By Joe Hoagland on Nov 11, 2025
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Preaching purists debate the merits--and dangers--of either topical or expository preaching. Both have weak spots.
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By Carey Nieuwhof on Apr 17, 2021
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Burnout is almost an epidemic among church leaders today, and it’s increasingly common among business leaders as well.
Even young leaders are burning out. No longer is burnout an “I’ve been at this too long” kind of phenomenon.
So what happens if you burnout?
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By Peter Mead on May 13, 2021
Genesis is foundational to the whole Bible, but it is often mishandled in the pulpit. Avoid three common errors that flatten the text and weaken proclamation.
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By H.b. Charles, Jr. on May 14, 2025
Sermon illustrations can clarify truth or distract from it. Here are ten principles to help preachers use personal stories with wisdom and restraint.
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