By Michael Catt on Sep 9, 2024
In a culture that prizes vagueness, faithful preaching must speak clearly. Biblical preaching challenges, confronts, and comforts with truth rooted in God’s Word.
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By Eugene Peterson on Jul 14, 2021
"I grew up in a culture that was very entertainment-centered. Pastors were really good storytellers, and they were attractive people, glamorous." –Eugene Peterson
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By Sherman Haywood Cox on May 31, 2023
Some pastors avoid difficult truths in preaching, choosing encouragement over correction. Faithful ministry requires proclaiming the whole counsel of God, even when it is uncomfortable.
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By Brian Orme on Jan 27, 2024
Wrong assumptions about sermon preparation can quietly shape a preacher’s mindset. Recognizing common myths helps pastors prepare messages with greater clarity, freedom, and faithfulness.
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By Josh Read on Oct 28, 2025
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As the autumn leaves start to crunch underfoot and the air is turning crisp, Halloween pops up on our calendars once again. For so many, it's all about the costumes, candy, and a bit of harmless fun. But for us as believers, it often sparks some thoughtful questions: Is this just a lighthearted holiday, or is there more we should consider in light of our faith? Let's dive into Scripture together and explore a gentle, biblical lens on Halloween that helps us navigate it with grace and joy.
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By Peter Mead on Sep 27, 2022
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"God’s plan to reach people with the gospel is not primarily evangelists or apologists, although both are vitally important. God’s plan to reach people with the gospel is the church."
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By Dr. Larry Moyer on Jul 18, 2020
Many churches remain small because of unbiblical assumptions and avoidable habits. Learn how vision, planning, stability, and evangelistic focus can reverse that trajectory.
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By SermonCentral .com on Jan 9, 2023
High-profile guests can motivate invitations, attract visitors, reengage lapsed members, and strengthen systems when used wisely and sparingly.
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By Brian Croft on Nov 24, 2021
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At this point, some of you may be thinking these kinds of people are a good reason to leave and start over, but I submit to you they are actually a good reason to stay and endure. Why are these difficult people a good reason to stay and endure?
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By SermonCentral .com on Jan 10, 2024
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Should Pastors' children behave differently than regular kids? Thom Rainer speaks from the heart in this powerful post.
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By SermonCentral .com 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.
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By SermonCentral .com on Apr 19, 2021
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Where are all the great small churches?
Would you know one if you saw one?
They exist. There’s no doubt about that. There are great small churches in every country, serving every ethnic group and in virtually every language. They worship in every imaginable liturgical style and they meet in every type of building – including no building at all.
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