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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
By Josh Reich on Apr 14, 2023
You know the conversation. Someone in your church asks to meet with you, or you set up the meeting because you know they are angry at you, the church or a decision that was made.
Tags: Hurt, church conflict, Dealing with Conflicts, Leadership Listening
By Keith Williams on Feb 23, 2024
New tech helps pastors and church leaders promote biblical literacy and reading the Bible regularly.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Tags: pastor, BIBLE STUDY, Bible Study, Tyndale, sermon prep, Pastor, Sermon Prep, filament, bible study, sermon writing, Sermon prep (view more) (view less)
By Ed Stetzer on Jan 13, 2022
This article is the first of six in a series on preaching in light of cultural shifts and biblical illiteracy.
Tags: Bible, Preaching, pastor, Preacher, Teacher, sermon prep, Biblical Literacy, Pastor, Sermon Prep, preaching, preacher, bible, biblical literacy, teacher (view more) (view less)
By Marty Duren on Dec 27, 2024
"A pastor’s normal excessive scrutiny about his preaching is bad enough, but it is made worse when these five lies are believed."
Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:5-12
Tags: Preaching, preaching
By Walter Wangerin Jr. on May 1, 2020
Preaching demands the whole person, and fear often accompanies love for God and His people. Pacing, trembling, and praying become part of delivering a faithful message.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:3, Jeremiah 20:9, Exodus 4:10-12, 2 Corinthians 4:7, James 3:1 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Emotions, Preaching, pulpit, preparation, preaching, Pastoral Life, Pulpit (view more) (view less)
By Kevin Larson on Aug 16, 2024
Sharing the pulpit strengthens the church, protects the pastor, and equips future leaders. Fear and pride keep pastors from doing it, but the cost is too high to ignore.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:12, 1 Timothy 5:17, 2 Timothy 2:2, Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:2 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Preaching, pulpit, Equip, training, Pastoral Ministry, preaching, Pulpit (view more) (view less)
By Outreach Magazine on Apr 7, 2025
Busy teaching pastors need time away from the pulpit to study, pray, rest, and refocus on the goal.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2-25
Tags: Plan, Preaching, pulpit, Pastors, elders, preaching, Pulpit, Elders (view more) (view less)
By SermonCentral .com on Aug 4, 2020
Many church planting models emphasize systems and strategy, but preaching remains a God-ordained means of grace that should not be delayed or neglected.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21, Romans 10:14-17, 2 Timothy 4:2, Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Preaching, church planting, Pastoral Ministry, preaching, Church Planting (view more) (view less)
By Mike Glenn on Oct 27, 2020
Faithful preaching requires devotion not only to the biblical text but also to the lived realities of the congregation. The pastor stands between both.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Hebrews 4:12, Ephesians 4:15, John 1:14, Mark 4:26-29 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Preaching, Congregation, role, second text, Pastoral Ministry, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Ken Burge on May 9, 2025
Biblical preaching demands personal application before public proclamation. The preacher must first live the message before declaring it.
Scripture: Ezra 7:10, James 2:18, 1 Corinthians 4:16, Acts 20:28, 1 Timothy 4:16 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Preaching, Self, example, application, Pastoral Ministry, preaching, Application (view more) (view less)
By Chris Pascarella on Jun 9, 2022
What if there was a way to identify bad preaching? Having grown up in church, I have probably listened to over 1,000 sermons in my lifetime. In all my time listening to (and now delivering) sermons, I have heard three types of bad preaching:
Scripture: Luke 12:22
Tags: preaching tips, Preaching Help, Pastoral Ministry, effective preaching
By Haddon Robinson on May 28, 2020
Weekly preaching can feel creatively exhausting. Learn a two-phase approach, practical rhythms, and daily habits that keep your sermons biblical, fresh, and deeply fed all from Haddon Robinson.
Scripture: Luke 6:39-45, John 16:8-11
Tags: Love, Church, Preaching, Prayer, dedication, preparation, prepare, Homiletics, Result, Time, length, Leadership General, Pastoral Ministry, Expository Preaching, Sermon Preparation, preaching, church, expository preaching, love, sermon preparation (view more) (view less)
By Kevin Deyoung on Jan 29, 2025
Kevin DeYoung presents four qualities of what he calls "truly good preaching–-the kind that resonates with people and the kind God tends to employ."
Scripture: Matthew 7:28-29
Tags: Preaching, Authenticity, Clarity, Veracity, Authority, Leadership General, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Peter Mead on Jul 19, 2024
Weak endings undo strong sermons. Learn the most common conclusion mistakes and how to land your message with clarity, confidence, and spiritual impact.
Scripture: John 19:28
Tags: Preaching, hermeneutics, Leadership General, preaching, Hermeneutics, Sermon Craft (view more) (view less)
By SermonCentral .com on Mar 14, 2024
It’s not about church growth. Or working harder. It’s about doing smarter ministry with our church’s current resources.
Tags: Lay Leadership, hindrances to prayer, ministry vision, Capacity, capacity (view more) (view less)
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