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Leadership And Church Size Dynamics

By Tim Keller on Jan 2, 2025

| 76,029 views

Tim Keller explores one of the most talked-about church issues: the relationship of size to church health and culture.

Scripture: Hebrews 11:9-11, Jeremiah 23:16, Colossians 2:8, Colossians 2:22, Matthew 22:29, 1 Corinthians 3:5-7, Malachi 2:1-17, Isaiah 33:6 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Church, Growth, leadership, pastor, Church Growth, size, Leadership General, Pastor, Leadership, church (view more) (view less)
9 Points For Preaching On The Problem Of Evil

By Norman Geisler on Jan 21, 2025

| 39,971 views

Evil raises hard questions about God, suffering, and justice. This article equips preachers to answer honestly, show why evil presupposes God, and preach real hope.

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Timothy 3:6, Colossians 4:6

Tags: Christian, Apologetics, Evil, Satan, Hope, suffering, tragedy, Difficulties, problem of evil, Sin General, Trials (view more) (view less)
5 Ways To Keep Your Church Small And How To Overcome Them

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Jul 17, 2020

| 22,981 views

Many churches remain small because of unbiblical assumptions and avoidable habits. Learn how vision, planning, stability, and evangelistic focus can reverse that trajectory.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Luke 15:4, Acts 2:47, Colossians 4:5, 1 Corinthians 3:6 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Church Growth, preaching, Ministry Strategy
Is Street Preaching Worth It?

By Greg Stier on Jul 25, 2024

| 26,726 views

Street evangelism can spark sincere conversions, but it rarely produces lasting disciples. Real impact requires shifting from cold conversations to relational disciple making.

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Romans 10:13, Acts 2:42, Colossians 1:28, 1 Thessalonians 2:8 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Witness, Discipleship, great commission, Great Commission
8 Ways To Make Your Church More Accessible

By Rod Arnold on Mar 13, 2025

| 35,528 views

Learn eight practical, authentic ways to connect your church with your community, clarify your identity, and turn everyday members into bold inviters.

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Colossians 4:5-6, 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Corinthians 9:22, Acts 1:8 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Love, Forgiveness, Church, Compassion, Preaching, preaching, church, love (view more) (view less)
The 4 Pillars Of Guest Preaching

By Pete Wilson on Jan 5, 2023

| 22,444 views

Guest speakers can bless churches or burden them. Here are practical ways to honor the pastor, respect the house, and communicate well without creating chaos.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:40, Hebrews 13:17, Philippians 2:3, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Colossians 3:23 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Communication, Teaching, leadership, Preaching, Leadership, communication, preaching, teaching (view more) (view less)
What Does It Really Mean To "Go Deeper”?

By Alan Danielson on May 1, 2020

| 33,195 views

Alan Danielson offers his take on one of the most overrated comments in the church today.

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7, Colossians 2:7

Tags: Thought, Church, leadership, Preaching, spiritual growth, Leadership, preaching, church (view more) (view less)
Top 10 Tips For Handling Church Critics

By Charles Stone on Aug 8, 2024

| 28,731 views

Criticism is unavoidable in ministry, but how pastors respond shapes their health and leadership. Here are practical ways to face critics with maturity and grace.

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1, James 1:19-20, Galatians 6:1, Proverbs 27:6, Colossians 3:12 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Ministry Skills
When Passion In The Pulpit Goes Too Far

By Peter Mead on Apr 27, 2020

| 24,249 views

Preaching with zeal is good, but unguarded passion can turn aggressive, shouty, distracting, or draining. Learn how to keep intensity from undermining your message.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:16, Proverbs 15:1, 2 Timothy 2:24-25, Colossians 4:6, James 1:19 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Communication, Discernment, Preaching, passion, Passion of Christ, communication, preaching (view more) (view less)
The Secret To Memorable Preaching

By Larry Osborne on May 9, 2023

| 27,698 views

Linking small groups to weekend sermons increases attentiveness, note-taking, and application, turning preaching into lasting transformation rather than forgettable moments.

Scripture: Acts 2:42, James 1:22, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Colossians 3:16, Hebrews 10:24-25 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Discipleship, Preaching, Small groups, Great, preaching, Small Groups (view more) (view less)
When Passion Fades: 5 Reasons Preaching Becomes Lifeless

By Peter Mead on Aug 9, 2024

| 25,101 views

Passionless preaching drains a congregation. These five causes, from frozen delivery to cold hearts, reveal why sermons fall flat and how pastors can revive authentic zeal.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6, Romans 12:11, Psalm 34:8, Colossians 3:23, Revelation 2:4 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Spiritual Renewal, preaching
Preaching A Wedding: The Practical Do's And Don'ts

By Jared Moore on Mar 23, 2025

| 73,476 views

Preaching weddings brings unique pressures and expectations. These clear do’s and don’ts help pastors keep Christ central, avoid distractions, and communicate the gospel well.

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32, Proverbs 3:5-6, Colossians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Matthew 19:4-6 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Death, Love, Commitment, Preaching, forever, Weddings, preaching, love (view more) (view less)
A Weekly Rhythm For Sermon Prep When You’re Bi-Vocational

By Todd Hiestand on May 17, 2020

| 25,822 views

A bi-vocational pastor can’t spend thirty hours a week on a sermon. Here’s a realistic weekly rhythm that keeps you rooted in Scripture while living normal life.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Colossians 3:16, Luke 24:32, James 1:22, Acts 6:4 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Bi Vocational Ministry
The Power Of Biblical Thanksgiving In A Thankless Age

By J. John on Nov 18, 2025

| 21,651 views

True thanksgiving reshapes the Christian life. It redirects our hearts toward God’s grace, transforms our attitudes, and strengthens hope through daily gratitude.

Scripture: Psalm 136:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 3:15, Matthew 26:26-27 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Prayer, Thanks, Thanksgiving Holiday, Spiritual Disciplines
6 Benefits To Not Changing Churches

By Dean Shriver on Jul 9, 2021

| 31,671 views

Staying with one congregation models commitment, grows maturity, deepens preaching, builds trust, reveals generational fruit, and prepares pastors for final accountability.

Scripture: Colossians 3:13-14, Colossians 3:13, John 10:11-13, James 1:2-4, Hebrews 13:17 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Ministry, Church, mistakes, affliction, Leave, ministry, church (view more) (view less)

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