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Why Preaching Is Impossible (And What You Can Do About It)

By Jacob Myers on Jul 1, 2019

| 14,733 views

When you make the long, lonely walk to the pulpit to proclaim the Word of God for the people of God, how often do you hear the Mission Impossible soundtrack playing in your mind?

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44, Colossians 4:1-11

Tags: Preaching, preaching
Leadership And Church Size Dynamics

By Tim Keller on Jan 3, 2025

based on 7 ratings
| 75,099 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 22, 2025

based on 8 ratings
| 39,815 views

The topic of evil offers many onramps to preaching powerful sermons and proclaiming the gospel. Dr. Norman Geisler offers insight for preaching and pastoral conversations.

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

Tags: Apologetics, Evil, Satan, suffering, tragedy, Difficulties, problem of evil, Apologetics God, Sin General, Trials (view more) (view less)
What Does It Really Mean To "Go Deeper”?

By Alan Danielson on May 2, 2020

| 32,985 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)
An Illustration On Eternity

By Francis Chan on Oct 14, 2023

based on 22 ratings
| 45,321 views

Francis Chan shares a powerful sermon illustration about living for God in the short time we have on this earth. Use this illustration in an upcoming message about the importance of living with an eternal focus.

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-15, Colossians 3:1-4, Psalm 37:18

Tags: Faith, Eternity, Love, Sacrifice, Resurrection, challenge, Perspective, Self, Confidence, perspective (view more) (view less)
6 Benefits To Not Changing Churches

By Dean Shriver on Jul 10, 2021

based on 8 ratings
| 31,448 views

Thinking about moving to another church? Before you do, consider the benefits of "not" changing churches.

Scripture: Colossians 3:13-14, Colossians 3:13

Tags: Ministry, Church, mistakes, affliction, Leave (view more) (view less)
5 Thoughts About Excellence In Ministry

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 8, 2020

based on 4 ratings
| 10,349 views

Brandon Cox: In the pursuit of excellence in your ministry, remember these five guiding principles.

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Tags: Preaching
5 Thoughts About Excellence In Ministry

By Brandon Cox on Mar 29, 2025

based on 13 ratings
| 38,165 views

Brandon Cox: In the pursuit of excellence in your ministry, remember these five guiding principles.

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, Excellence, ministry, preaching (view more) (view less)
10 Things Every New Believer Should Know

By Brian Mavis on Nov 20, 2024

| 45,171 views

"I have been a Christian for over 25 years, and God has had to redirect me on multiple things because of what I mistakenly believed early on about being a Christian. And it is better to learn sooner than later."

Scripture: Colossians 3:13

Tags: Preaching, Pray, Mentor, love your neighbor, preaching (view more) (view less)
Change Your Sermon By Changing Your Spices

By Erik Raymond on May 19, 2023

based on 4 ratings
| 12,778 views

Are you constantly mining the same sources for your sermon illustrations?

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-10, Colossians 4:1-5

Tags: Read, Preaching, Devotional, Spices, Classic, preaching (view more) (view less)
Forget Seminaries: What Are You Doing To Train The Next Generation Of Preachers?

By Chris Surber on Aug 16, 2025

| 51,470 views

We have a lot of people genuinely called, sincerely gifted people who struggle to find their way past the gatekeepers in our churches and denominations.

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-5, Mark 5:24-34

Tags: Discipleship, Gift, Seminary, Next Generation
Could Your Labor Day Sermon Be The Most Important Of The Year?

By David J. Lose on Aug 25, 2020

based on 5 ratings
| 14,809 views

Perhaps our largest challenge is to overcome the disconnect most Christians experience between what we do on Sunday and what we do the rest of the week.

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Tags: Preaching, challenge, disconnect, preaching
Does Your Sermon Pass The Geography Test?

By Chris Surber on Aug 18, 2025

| 20,135 views

The Gospel is for everybody everywhere. Is your sermon?

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-5

Tags: pain, Sin, Preaching, suffering, affluence, preaching, Pain (view more) (view less)
The Dirty Truth About Honoraria

By John Stackhouse on Nov 1, 2025

| 54,259 views

Count up all of those hours: Is that what we really think our preachers are worth?

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20, Colossians 2:1-10

Tags: Preaching, honoraria, Worth, spiritual health, preaching (view more) (view less)
Check Your Sermon Today For Three Things You Must Have Tomorrow

By Lane Sebring on Dec 16, 2019

| 17,841 views

Even great content needs careful structure and presentation. Here's a three-point checklist that will improve any message.

Scripture: James 4:1-5, Colossians 4:5-6

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