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4 Reasons Why You Should Share The Pulpit

By Kevin Larson on Aug 16, 2024

Do you want to preach God’s word for the long haul? Take regular weeks off to let God refill your tank and let others feed your soul.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12

Tags: Preaching, pulpit, Equip, training, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

The Crash We've All Experienced: Recovering From Preaching

By Josh Reich on Sep 28, 2019

The crash a pastor experiences the day after preaching can be brutal. Your whole body aches, your eyes hurt, you feel as low as you have felt all week.

Tags: Preaching

Jesus: Friend To Sinners, No Friend To Sin

By Ray Hollenbach on Jul 26, 2019

Sin is ravaging the church today, but the old ways of talking about sin clearly do not help us. We have to find new ways to talk about it.

Tags: Preaching

4 Ways Pastors Can Refill Their Depleted Souls

By Charles Stone on Apr 21, 2022

Although we intuitively understand how to refuel ourselves, we often don’t do it. He challenged us to ask why we don’t.

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Tags: relationships, Rest, soul care, intimacy with Christ

33 Wise Sayings From My Most Trusted Teachers

By Ray Hollenbach on Aug 25, 2022

“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” ~ C.S. Lewis

Scripture: Proverbs 4:19

Tags: Gems, Quotes, Wise Words, Illustrations, e  (view more)  (view less)

Clear Preaching: Getting Authority Right

By Peter Mead on Aug 7, 2021

Do you give your listeners confidence in the clarity of God's Word?

Tags: Preaching

How To Avoid Pulpit Plagiarism

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Dec 8, 2020

Simply put: "Milk a lot of cows. But churn your own butter."

Tags: Preaching, work, Plagiarism, original

Bad Preaching, Defined

By SermonCentral on Aug 5, 2023

Bad preaching includes underestimating the intelligence of your listeners and the power of the Word.

Scripture: Luke 10:26-28

Tags: Preaching, bad, gary charles, preaching

All The World Respects Fatherhood--20 Quotes You Can Use

By SermonCentral on Jun 11, 2020

Dip into surprising sources to catch your listeners' attention with these unique quotes.

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Tags: Father's Day, Fatherhood, Respect, Quotes

The Seven Habits Of Highly Effective Preachers

By SermonCentral on Dec 28, 2019

Thom Rainer is a student of effective preachers. Compare your notes with his.

Tags: Preaching, Effort, effective, Improve, thom rainer, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Spit-Shine Tomorrow's Sermon Before You Go To Bed Tonight

By Rick Malm on Mar 2, 2023

One acronym, four great suggestions to buff up your message.

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-15

Tags: Hope, Preaching, storytelling, topic, preaching, Spit Shine  (view more)  (view less)

Ten Facebook Promotion Tips For Churches

By Jonathan Howe on Oct 1, 2022

How can using Facebook help you promote your church?

Tags: strategy, Church Growth, facebook, Promotion, social media, reaching the lost, church ministry, Digital Strategy  (view more)  (view less)

8 Questions To Ask Before You Preach A Sermon

By Josh Reich on Oct 17, 2022

8 questions to ask as you prepare to preach your next sermon.

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, Preaching Help, pastoral leadership, preaching the Word, Teaching God's Word, Pastoral Ministry, effective preaching, preaching, teaching  (view more)  (view less)

Screenwriting As Sermon Preparation

By Jeff Chaves on Apr 25, 2024

Expand your sermon prep and presentation skills through the art of screenwriting.

Tags: Teaching, pastor, Presentation, sermon prep, Pastor, Sermon Prep, teaching, presentation, Sermon prep, screenwriting  (view more)  (view less)

10 Reasons Even Committed Church Attenders Are Attending Church Less Often

By Carey Nieuwhof on Jun 21, 2023

It comes up in a surprising number of conversations these days. And no one’s quite sure how to respond to it. The issue? Even committed church attenders are attending church less often.

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, 2 Thessalonians 2:2-3, Matthew 24:9-13

Tags: Technology, Culture, church decline, Church attendence, culture  (view more)  (view less)