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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
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A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
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Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
By Joe Mckeever on Jul 31, 2020
A candid walk through sermon preparation, showing how prayer, Bible study, reflection, and disciplined refinement shape faithful and Spirit-led preaching.
Scripture: Exodus 14:8-14
Tags: Teaching, Study, Preaching, BIBLE STUDY, preparation, Homiletics, sermon preparation, Bible Study, Pastoral Ministry, Sermon Preparation, bible study, preaching, teaching (view more) (view less)
By Derwin Gray on Dec 16, 2020
Faithful preaching requires more than good communication. These five principles help pastors prepare sermons that are prayerful, Christ-centered, and life-changing.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24, Ezra 7:10, Luke 24:27, John 5:39-40, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Preaching, dance, teach, preaching, Christ Centered Preaching (view more) (view less)
By Derek Vreeland on Aug 24, 2023
I feel the impulse to forsake the pastoral vocation of word and sacrament, prayer and disciple-making, in favor of becoming a CEO who gets things done.
Tags: liturgy, Theology, church and business, consumerism
By Joe Mckeever on Jul 17, 2024
Repeated sermons should grow richer with time. With prayerful revision, fresh insight, and renewed engagement, a pastor can preach familiar material with greater depth.
Tags: Preaching, Homiletics, Church Practices, Pastoral Ministry, Biblical Leadership, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Jason Hood on Feb 12, 2025
The Psalms reveal Jesus as sufferer, king, shepherd, and conqueror, inviting believers to see both Christ and themselves in the prayers he fulfilled and continues to shape in us.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21
Tags: spiritual formation, Spiritual Formation
By Leslie Holmes on Apr 17, 2025
Without the Holy Spirit, preaching becomes little more than religious speech. True proclamation depends on surrender, prayer, and the Spirit’s guiding power.
Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 4:18-19, Acts 2:7-8, 2 Corinthians 3:5-6, John 16:13 (view more) (view less)
Tags: preaching, Spiritual Power, Holy Spirit, Preaching, Triune, spiritual power (view more) (view less)
By Ryan Huguley on May 31, 2025
Preaching is not only about the preacher delivering the message but also about the congregation listening well. Scripture calls believers to receive the Word with prayer, humility, and expectation.
Scripture: Luke 16:17, James 1:21-22, Hebrews 4:12, Acts 17:11, 1 Thessalonians 2:13 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Preaching, Listen, Great, BIBLICAL TEACHING, preaching, Biblical Teaching (view more) (view less)
By Dr. Larry Moyer on Jun 11, 2021
Preaching to a hardened heart is one of the hardest tasks in ministry. Scripture shows that prayer, humility, and faithful exposition are the most powerful tools God uses to soften hearts.
Scripture: John 16:8, 2 Timothy 2:24-25, Hebrews 4:12, John 17:20, 1 Corinthians 3:7 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Preaching, difficult, audience, spiritual growth, preaching, Spiritual Growth (view more) (view less)
By Brian Mavis on Mar 7, 2025
New believers thrive when they learn God’s love, grace, Scripture, prayer, community, and Christ centered living early. These ten lessons safeguard a healthy start.
Scripture: Matthew 6:33, James 4:10, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:16, James 1:22 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Discipleship, spiritual formation, Spiritual Formation
By Steve Fuller on Sep 5, 2024
Even careful sermon preparation can fall apart. This reflection shows how prayer, humility, and trust in God’s promises bring clarity when anxiety sets in.
Scripture: James 4:1-2, James 1:5, Psalm 127:1, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 2 Timothy 2:7 (view more) (view less)
Tags: preaching, Dependence on God, Preaching, dependence on God
By Joe Mckeever on Dec 13, 2022
Many churches plateau, but pastors don’t have to. These ten principles guide leaders toward renewal through prayer, humility, small improvements, and practical, Spirit-led steps.
Tags: Church, Growth, leadership, pastor, Church Growth, Apathy, Shepherding, church, Pastoral Leadership, Plateaue, Ministry Health, Fail, Leadership General, pastoral leadership, shepherding, Pastor, Leadership (view more) (view less)
By Brandon Smith on Dec 1, 2022
Whatever you do, just read the Bible.
Tags: Study, Prayer, BIBLE STUDY, godly character, Bible Study, Reading God's Word, Christian community, personal holiness, Personal Devotions, bible study (view more) (view less)
By Lance Witt on Apr 26, 2021
Over the last few years my single most consistent prayer has been for spiritual courage. Being a coward comes quite naturally to me. I don’t like to fight. I don’t like rejection. I am definitely not a fan of pain. All of these are essential qualities of a coward.
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By Haddon Robinson on May 28, 2020
Weekly preaching can feel creatively exhausting. Learn a two-phase approach, practical rhythms, and daily habits that keep your sermons biblical, fresh, and deeply fed all from Haddon Robinson.
Scripture: Luke 6:39-45, John 16:8-11
Tags: Love, Church, Preaching, Prayer, dedication, preparation, love, sermon preparation, Pastoral Ministry, Expository Preaching, Sermon Preparation, preaching, church, expository preaching, prepare, Homiletics, Result, Time, length, Leadership General (view more) (view less)
By David J. Lose on Feb 4, 2025
Great preaching is more than speaking well—it engages Scripture, proclaims Christ, connects to real life, inspires imagination, and sends God’s people into the world.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2
Tags: Preaching, Prayer, BIBLE STUDY, father's will, Bible Study, Pastoral Ministry, Biblical Preaching, Gospel Proclamation, Effective Communication, gospel proclamation, biblical preaching, Sermon Preparation, bible study, preaching, sermon preparation (view more) (view less)
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