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Are We Preaching Greatness To The Wrong Audience?

By James Scott on Apr 28, 2023

| 14,513 views

Many church leaders call people to “greatness,” but most believers are called to quiet faithfulness in ordinary vocations.

Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28, Luke 16:10, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, Colossians 3:23, Micah 6:8 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Love, Preaching, peaceful, calling, preaching, love, Calling (view more) (view less)
Is Our Gospel Tasteless?

By Dave Rhodes on Aug 24, 2020

| 14,688 views

The gospel is not merely a promise of heaven later. In Christ, the Kingdom breaks into the present and can be tasted now.

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Matthew 6:10, Luke 17:20-21, Romans 14:17, Colossians 1:13 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Eschatology, preaching
Cursing Our Enemies...the Bible Way

By John Byron on Sep 2, 2020

| 30,017 views

King David did it in the Psalms--why can't we?

Scripture: Psalm 109:1, Matthew 5:44, Matthew 5:43-46, Romans 12:19, Luke 23:34 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, preaching, Biblical Interpretation
Break All The Preaching Rules: 10 Reasons Why

By Rolf Jacobson on Sep 5, 2020

| 18,120 views

Strong preaching requires biblical convictions, but wise pastors know that creative rule-breaking can sometimes serve the gospel better than rigid formulas.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, 2 Corinthians 11:23, Matthew 13:34, 1 Corinthians 14:40, Nehemiah 8:8 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Creativity, preaching
Preach To The People In Front Of You

By James Scott on Sep 9, 2020

| 24,846 views

Faithful preaching serves the congregation you have, not the crowd you imagine. Shepherd the flock before you with clarity and love.

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2, Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Corinthians 3:6, Luke 16:10 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, great commission, preaching, Great Commission
3 Reasons Pastors Don't Connect With Millennials

By Tyler Braun on Sep 10, 2020

| 24,821 views

Millennial faith is declining, but blame is not the answer. Real change begins with relationships, honesty about doubt, and personal engagement.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14, Matthew 11:3, Mark 3:14, John 13:35, Jude 1:22 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Youth, Preaching, Relevant, church culture, preaching, Church Culture (view more) (view less)
When Preaching Becomes An Idol

By Erik Raymond on Apr 25, 2025

| 31,453 views

Preaching is a gift of God, but when elevated above shepherding, evangelism, and discipleship, it can quietly harm the church.

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, John 10:14, 2 Timothy 4:5, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 2:8 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, church leadership, preaching, Church Leadership
Pulpit Abuse: What It Is And How To Stop It

By Calvin Miller on Sep 23, 2024

| 33,070 views

Preachers must guard against hijacking sermons with hobbies, grievances, politics, or personal therapy instead of proclaiming Christ.

Scripture: Matthew 24:28, 2 Timothy 4:2, James 3:1, Colossians 4:6, 1 Corinthians 2:2 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Christ Centered, preaching
How To Preach Children’s Sermons That Kids Beg To Attend

By Mark Pierce on Sep 16, 2020

| 20,220 views

Four practical guidelines to help pastors create engaging, simple, and spiritually meaningful children’s sermons that connect with both kids and adults in just 7-10 minutes.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Psalm 78:4, Matthew 19:14, Proverbs 22:6

Tags: Children, Preaching, preaching
When The Pastor Feels Unappreciated

By Chris Surber on Apr 26, 2025

| 36,407 views

Pastors who feel unseen must anchor their identity in Christ, practice wise self-care, and teach their churches about mutual care without sounding self-serving.

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Timothy 5:17, Acts 16:33, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Hebrews 13:17 (view more) (view less)

Tags: encouragement, Encouragement
Is Jesus An Impossible Mentor?

By Ray Hollenbach on Sep 30, 2020

| 19,446 views

Many admire Jesus but quietly believe His life is unattainable. Scripture teaches not imitation by willpower, but transformation by union with Christ.

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, Romans 8:29, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 1:5, Galatians 2:20 (view more) (view less)

Tags: honor, Preaching, Submission, Accountability, Mentor, preaching, Honor (view more) (view less)
Who Are You Preaching To?

By Peter Mead on Oct 1, 2020

| 11,497 views

Effective preaching requires knowing your listeners, applying Scripture wisely, and resisting the temptation to use the pulpit for personal “target practice.”

Scripture: Acts 20:20, Hebrews 4:12, James 3:1-2, Matthew 18:15, 2 Timothy 4:2 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Preaching, preaching
Why We Preach: Gospel Bread For Desperate Hearts

By David J. Lose on Oct 6, 2020

| 16,881 views

Preaching is not merely instruction or exhortation. It is weekly renewal in the story of God’s love for weary believers who struggle to believe.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, Romans 10:17, Matthew 4:4, 1 Corinthians 1:23, Hebrews 10:23 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Gospel, Preaching, gospel, preaching, Christian worship, Christian Worship (view more) (view less)
Why Great Preachers Are Not Always Great Leaders

By Adrian Pei on Oct 12, 2020

| 16,707 views

Confessing weaknesses can impress a crowd, but true leadership maturity requires repentance, accountability, and real change.

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-31, James 1:22, 1 Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 27:6, 2 Corinthians 7:10 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Humility, leadership, Preaching, Leadership, preaching (view more) (view less)
Before You Quit: A Word To Weary Pastors

By Leslie Holmes on Sep 26, 2024

| 35,750 views

Astounding: 50 percent of pastors serving American congregations are so discouraged in ministry that they would quit if they could afford to do so.

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12, 1 Kings 18:17, Romans 11:2-5, Psalm 24:3-5, 2 Corinthians 12:9 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Perseverance, Preaching, quit, preaching

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