In Preaching Articles: "Church Small Groups" showing 106-120 of 481

Pastor, Are You Chasing Stray Dogs?

By Chris Surber on Jan 27, 2023

"Here is a list of people who have left the church in the last few years. We would like you to call on them to see if you can win a few of them back."

Tags: stray dog, preaching, church, Church, Preaching, members, Church Health  (view more)  (view less)

Of Course My Preaching Is Balanced--I Think

By Peter Mead on Oct 26, 2024

We tend to view ourselves as impartial and somehow capable of adjudicating "healthy balance" based on our own perspective. But how small our perspective can be at times.

Scripture: Daniel 9:4

Tags: Read, Preaching, Balance, devour, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

What Is The Future Of Preaching?

By Dwayne Milioni on Mar 2, 2024

A homiletics professor offers 14 thoughts on the future of preaching in the American church.

Tags: Preaching, American, Homiletics, preaching, church, Church  (view more)  (view less)

7 Bad Reasons To Leave Your Church

By SermonCentral on Sep 21, 2019

Have you ever thought about how--and why--people should leave a church?

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Tags: Church Health, Attending Church, Leaving, Preaching

The Five Kinds Of Churches That Must Change Or Die

By SermonCentral on Jun 15, 2023

Okay, I have some tough news for you who are members or leaders of about 100,000 churches in America. Change or die.

Tags: Change, Church Growth, Reality, Dying Church

Seven Key Reasons People Choose A Church

By SermonCentral on Feb 10, 2022

Why did you choose to come to this church?

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:42-47

Tags: Church, Children, Volunteerism, good sermon, church  (view more)  (view less)

How To Avoid Settling For Good Enough Ministry

By SermonCentral on Apr 5, 2022

You can take a stand against “good enough ministry” in your church with a simple practice adopted from the business world: writing down how things should be done.

Tags: Excellence, details, church and business, church organization

8 Ways To Make Church Change Run Smoother

By Charles Stone on May 30, 2022

In your church you’re probably trying to bring change in some way or are contemplating it.

Tags: Church, Change, Healthy Relationship, Transitions, church  (view more)  (view less)

5 Top Priorities For Increasing Your Church

By Charles Arn on Jan 11, 2025

Whether you’re in a church of 20 or 20,000, these principles will help you to invest the talents God has given to your church.

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Tags: Growth, Discipleship, leadership, pastor, Church Growth, Pastor, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

4 Ways To Approach Unsaved Church Members

By Brian Croft on Jul 24, 2024

Here are 4 suggestions to consider as you talk to a prospective church member who does not articulate a clear knowledge of the gospel.

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Tags: Discernment, Preaching, preaching

Top 10 Tips For Handling Church Critics

By Charles Stone on Aug 9, 2024

Charles Stone encourages pastors to use discernment when receiving criticism with these ten tips.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Paul's Worst Church: Our Best Model?

By Chuck Warnock on Jul 28, 2020

Chuck Warnock suggests six powerful lessons from we can learn from that much-maligned church: Corinth.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-6

Tags: Preaching

The First Step In Bringing Change To Your Church

By John Holm on Jan 24, 2023

Change is difficult under the best of circumstances. Here's how to soften the blow and prepare your people.

Tags: Leader, Guide, difficult, Change, leader  (view more)  (view less)

Move Your Church From Consumers To Disciples

By Bill Couchenour on Mar 22, 2024

"Too often, we have allowed people to settle for giving 2 percent of their income, or attending 4 out of 5 Sundays."

Tags: Commitment, leadership, Body, Attendance, Church Discipline, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

50 Forgotten Days The Church Desperately Needs

By Ray Hollenbach on Feb 9, 2023

The days between Easter and Pentecost are usually an afterthought, yet they can become an opportunity to preach the significance of the resurrection.

Tags: Easter, Resurrection, Pentecost, Preaching, Significance, preaching  (view more)  (view less)