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7 Things Pastors Wish Church Members Knew About Their Children

By SermonCentral on Jan 10, 2024

Should Pastors' children behave differently than regular kids? Thom Rainer speaks from the heart in this powerful post.

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When Should We Confess Sins Publicly?

By SermonCentral on Jan 9, 2024

That's not always easy to judge. If you commit a sin, it may ripple out in a lot of ways—more than you think—and you may have a lot of tracks to cover. Basically, a public sin or a public consequence of sin is going to need public confession and repentance.

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

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7 Quotes On Preaching Directly And Seasonably

By SermonCentral on Jan 19, 2021

These quotes from the Reverend John Kennedy make a timeless application today.

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13 Benefits Of Putting An Expiration Date On New Ministries In Your Church

By SermonCentral on Jan 12, 2024

Here's a great way open your church up to innovative new ideas by minimizing the risk – or at least the sting – of failure.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

100 Top Sermons On Easter

By SermonCentral on Mar 23, 2024

Easter is one of the most important days for your church. Gain wisdom from others with this handy guide to the top 100 Easter Sermons.

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-30

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Disciples Or Converts?

By SermonCentral on Feb 22, 2024

We should take notice of what Jesus did not say in the Great Commission. He did not say, “Go therefore and make converts of as many people as possible.”

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-18

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Tell A Better Easter Story

By SermonCentral on Mar 25, 2024

This Easter, let's get out of the way and let the cross tell the story of Easter.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-20

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The Best Way To Promote Church Growth? Support Small Churches

By SermonCentral on Jan 27, 2021

I want as many people as possible, all over the world, to know Jesus. The good news of the gospel can’t be confined within the walls of my church, the distinctives of my denomination, the borders of my country, or the customs of my culture.

Tags: Support, Preaching, Church Growth, Small Church

5 Thoughts About Spending Your Leadership Equity Wisely

By SermonCentral on Feb 6, 2021

When you walk into a leadership opportunity, you go with a little bit of equity by virtue of your position. Every decision you make, and every risk you lead your organization to take will require an investment of some of your leadership equity (the trust people place in you).

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What To Do When You Bombed Sunday's Sermon

By SermonCentral on Jan 2, 2021

It’s not hard to get up and say something inspirational. It is hard to get up and rightly divide God’s Word, build a bridge from an ancient culture to our own, and then to call people to an appropriate response to God’s revealed truth consistently week after week.

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How To Swipe Sermons And Keep Your Integrity

By SermonCentral on Feb 5, 2021

How do you feel about borrowing other pastors’ sermons?

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Pastoring Shouldn't Be This Hard (With 4 Steps To Make It Easier)

By SermonCentral on Feb 8, 2021

Our obsession with numerical growth may be the unseen culprit behind a lot of burnt out pastors and unhealthy churches. Here's a short list to help you make the task of pastoring less burdensome and far more joyful.

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Why Church Growth Is A Shockingly Inexact Science

By SermonCentral on Dec 7, 2021

"There is no surefire method for numerical church growth. Period."

Tags: Preaching, Church Growth, preaching

Church Members Don't Want A Hero, They Want A Pastor

By SermonCentral on Feb 12, 2021

Church members aren’t looking for super-pastors, they want basic pastoral competence, honesty and leadership. That’s what they ought to expect.

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The Power Of Choosing To Be A Touchable Leader

By SermonCentral on Jul 5, 2023

I love people, but I need to let them know it. So it requires intentional effort to communicate that I’m touchable and approachable, that I care enough to listen and that I’m a safe place for people.

Tags: Leadership, preaching, leadership, Preaching