By Ed Stetzer on Apr 19, 2024
This article is the fifth of six in a series on preaching in light of cultural shifts and biblical illiteracy.
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By Matthew Redder on Sep 9, 2025
In this article, we’ll explore how pastors work with others—both living and long gone—to craft sermon content. We’ll reflect on the value of community, the discipline of study, and the humility that comes when we realize that our sermons are enriched by the wisdom of many.
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By Carey Nieuwhof on May 9, 2024
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"I recently surveyed 1400 small and mid-sized church pastors to find out what they struggle with most as their church grows. They overwhelmingly identified developing leaders as their top challenge."
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By Stephen Gregory on Jul 15, 2024
A pastor wrestles with preparation, expectations, and perfectionism, discovering how God uses imperfect sermons when the preacher is faithful, honest, and attentive to the flock.
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By Peter Mead on Feb 27, 2025
Many pastors are blindsided when members quietly express frustration with their preaching. The reasons vary widely, ranging from communication issues to personality friction to the discomfort of genuine conviction. Preachers can respond well, shepherd wisely, and preach faithfully for the glory of Christ.
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By Chuck Lawless on Feb 2, 2021
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It's an all-too-familiar scene: a pastor who burns out while doing things that a member of his congregation could have helped with. Here are twelve of the worst reasons not to delegate.
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By Ray Hollenbach on Mar 10, 2025
A real church incident exposes why believers distrust discipline. Yet Scripture shows discipline is meant to heal, not harm, calling us to restore one another with Christ’s presence.
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By SermonCentral .com on Aug 21, 2022
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It’s not a pleasant topic. But if we don’t talk about dying churches, we will act like there are no problems.
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