By Greg Surratt on Jul 8, 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 Dr. Larry Moyer on Jan 1, 2025
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Common sayings about God and salvation often distort the gospel. Exposing five popular misconceptions helps believers regain clarity, confidence, and grace in evangelism.
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By Greg Surratt on Apr 29, 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 12, 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 Dr. Larry Moyer on May 22, 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 Owen Strachan on Sep 17, 2022
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Beyond severe psychological and social consequences, pornography hinders Jesus’s mission in the world.
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By Tony Reinke on May 24, 2022
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We all seem to sense that — for good or bad — our smartphones are changing us, our habits, and our relationships.
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By SermonCentral .com on Jun 21, 2022
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For Shane Barnard, it came in the hospital room at the passing of his father. When the doctor informed Barnard and his mother that his father was dead, the flood of pain and shock came. As Barnard held his mother to comfort her, he says, as she wailed, she sang softly underneath her breath, the words of Job 1:21, "He gives, he takes, blessed be the name of the Lord."
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By SermonCentral .com on Jun 23, 2022
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Hope is to our soul what energy is to our body. Just like our bodies must have energy to keep going, our souls must have hope to keep going. So when our soul needs hope, what do we do? We feast on the promises of God.
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