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Pornography’s Strategy Against Pastors

By Paul Kendall on Dec 14, 2022

| 71,761 views

Porn addiction destroys pastors, families, and churches. This exposes the enemy’s strategy and outlines a path to repentance, recovery, and lasting deliverance.

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Tags: Addiction, Pornography, Spiritual Warfare, pastor, Purity, Pastors, sexual purity, Church Health, Pastoral Integrity, Pastor, Porn Addiction, Sexual Purity (view more) (view less)
8 Ways To Make Your Church More Accessible

By Rod Arnold on Mar 13, 2025

| 35,659 views

Learn eight practical, authentic ways to connect your church with your community, clarify your identity, and turn everyday members into bold inviters.

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Colossians 4:5-6, 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Corinthians 9:22, Acts 1:8 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Love, Forgiveness, Church, Compassion, Preaching, preaching, church, love (view more) (view less)
Why Strategic Guest Speakers Can Spark Evangelism And Church Growth

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 8, 2023

| 14,519 views

High-profile guests can motivate invitations, attract visitors, reengage lapsed members, and strengthen systems when used wisely and sparingly.

Scripture: John 4:29, Luke 14:23, 1 Corinthians 9:22, Acts 13:44, Matthew 5:16 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Evangelism, Preaching, Christianity, Church Growth, Guest speaker, evangelism, preaching (view more) (view less)
7 Ways To Affair-Proof Your Ministry

By Ron Edmondson on Jul 6, 2020

| 23,054 views

Moral failure devastates families and churches. These seven practical guardrails help leaders protect their hearts, marriages, and ministries from the pull of lust.

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Matthew 5:28, 1 Timothy 3:2

Tags: Character
My First Year Ministry Mistakes

By Josh Tandy on Jul 1, 2020

| 22,732 views

Seminary didn’t prepare me for ministry reality. These early mistakes taught me more than success ever could.

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13, Proverbs 11:14, Hebrews 13:17, Galatians 6:1, 1 Timothy 4:16 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Leadership Mistakes
What Great Sermons Leave Out

By Ron Edmondson on Jul 13, 2020

| 23,816 views

Great sermons are not defined by how much is said, but by what is wisely left out. Clarity, restraint, and respect for listeners matter.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:2, Proverbs 10:19, Matthew 5:37, 1 Corinthians 14:8, Nehemiah 8:8 (view more) (view less)

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

By John Byron on Sep 1, 2020

| 30,035 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
Before You Quit: A Word To Weary Pastors

By Leslie Holmes on Sep 25, 2024

| 35,802 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
Start Strong: The Discipline Of The Sermon Introduction

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on May 9, 2025

| 104,970 views

The sermon introduction sets direction, tone, and trust. A strong beginning clarifies the text, states the point, and prepares the congregation to listen carefully.

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:44-45

Tags: Love, Emotions, Preaching, Introduction, Faithful, preaching, love (view more) (view less)
Playing With Fire: Proverbs And Sexual Temptation

By SermonCentral .com on Nov 2, 2020

| 25,147 views

Proverbs warns that lust is not harmless curiosity but destructive fire. Sexual temptation ignored becomes sexual devastation endured.

Scripture: Proverbs 6:23-29, Proverbs 5:8, Matthew 5:28, 1 Corinthians 6:18, Hebrews 13:4 (view more) (view less)

Tags: temptation, Sex, place, sexuality, proper, Temptation (view more) (view less)
God's Checklist For Preaching Filled With Wisdom

By SermonCentral .com on May 27, 2025

| 27,550 views

James gives a clear description of what godly wisdom looks like. These practical marks help believers evaluate whether they are walking in wisdom from above.

Scripture: James 1:5, James 3:17-18, Matthew 5:9, Colossians 3:12-13, Galatians 5:22-23 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Peace, Wisdom, Preaching, Pure, Christian Character, preaching (view more) (view less)
A Dozen Inspiring Quotes From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., The Preacher

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 14, 2021

based on 9 ratings
| 30,894 views

From Ebenezer Baptist Church into American history, Dr. King's legacy started in the pulpit.

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-22, Matthew 5:16, Ezekiel 37:10-20

Tags: Preaching, Quotes, Martin Luther King Jr, inspiring
Illustration Variation

By Peter Mead on Aug 31, 2023

based on 1 rating
| 12,921 views

Be careful that you don’t get stuck in a rut with your illustration material.

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Tags: Communication, Preaching, illustration, Quotes, communication, preaching (view more) (view less)
Do You Think You're The Exception? Diagnosing Selfish Pride

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 18, 2022

based on 4 ratings
| 18,178 views

At the root of many of our sins is an assumption that we are exceptional.

Scripture: Romans 8:21, Matthew 22:39, Romans 12:10, Mark 10:43-45, Hebrews 12:1, Matthew 5:28, 1 Corinthians 12:27, Matthew 7:12, James 1:19, Proverbs 15:1, Matthew 5:5, Hebrews 10:25 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Pride, self awareness, Battling Sin Nature, Overcoming Pride
Why Do Christians Love The Law?

By Rev. Burk Parsons on Jun 21, 2022

based on 3 ratings
| 10,107 views

Why would anyone love the law of God?

Scripture: Matthew 28:20, Romans 7:22, Matthew 5:17, Psalm 119:72

Tags: Righteousness, Theology, God's Law, obedience of faith

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