By Brady Boyd on Apr 19, 2020
Pastors face pressures that tempt them toward unhealthy escapes. One subtle danger is the craving for applause. True strength comes only from Christ, not the crowd.
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By SermonCentral .com on Jan 8, 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 Greg Surratt on Apr 28, 2020
Pastors feel deep pain when people leave their church. Understanding why it happens and how to respond wisely can turn hurt into growth, humility, and renewed strength.
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By Dr. Larry Moyer on Aug 11, 2024
Altar calls can help seekers respond to Christ, but they can also distort the gospel when misused. Here are four situations in which giving an altar call becomes unwise.
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By John Mcclure on May 12, 2020
Preachers rarely stumble into good sermons. They must look for them. Here are five reliable places to find a sermon idea, on the text, behind it, before it, within it, and through today’s moment.
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By Dr. Larry Moyer on May 21, 2020
Illustrations turn speakers into communicators. They clarify truth, reveal the preacher’s understanding, awaken attention, and help listeners see biblical realities clearly.
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By Dean Shriver on Jul 9, 2021
Staying with one congregation models commitment, grows maturity, deepens preaching, builds trust, reveals generational fruit, and prepares pastors for final accountability.
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By SermonCentral .com on May 25, 2020
Brandon Cox shares how utilizing the power of Twitter can extend your teaching platforms to an entirely new audience.
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By Peter Mead on Dec 6, 2024
Christmas texts don’t need gimmicks. Preach familiar passages freshly, stay with the writer’s emphasis, honor tradition carefully, and drive home the incarnation’s present relevance.
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By Greg Surratt on Jul 7, 2021
Watching people leave hurts, even for pastors. Jesus’ response in John 6 shows how to process that pain with security in the Father’s love, trusted friends, and confidence in God’s sovereignty.
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By Ron Forseth on Mar 31, 2025
Grace fuels confidence, obedience, and transformation. These insights address five common objections to preaching grace and show why it is essential for righteous living.
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