By Ron Edmondson on Jun 14, 2020
Leaders who avoid hard conversations hurt themselves, their teams, and underperforming staff. Here are three reasons excessive niceness undermines effective leadership.
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By Ron Forseth on Sep 2, 2024
Is using another preacher’s sermon always wrong? This article examines plagiarism, conscience, diligence, and trust to offer a biblical framework for sermon use.
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By Chuck Warnock on Jul 27, 2020
The Corinthian church was messy, immature, and flawed, yet deeply alive. Their enthusiasm, participation, and real-world faith may offer a better model than polished programs.
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By Steve Fuller on Sep 4, 2024
Even careful sermon preparation can fall apart. This reflection shows how prayer, humility, and trust in God’s promises bring clarity when anxiety sets in.
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By Ron Allen on Sep 13, 2020
Research with 263 churchgoers reveals what listeners truly want from sermons: biblical depth, real-life connection, and courage on hard issues.
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By Ben Arment on Oct 13, 2020
If you want more speaking invitations, focus less on self-promotion and more on value, credibility, and relationships. Here’s a strategic approach that works.
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By Jon Acuff on Oct 27, 2020
Ending a sermon is harder than starting one. Clear, intentional conclusions prevent confusion, whiplash, and rushed prayers.
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By Ed Stetzer on Oct 28, 2020
To confess Jesus as Lord in the first century was treason. Today it risks becoming cliché. The words still demand total allegiance.
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By Thom Schultz on Nov 6, 2020
Length does not equal depth. A faithful sermon is measured by clarity, transformation, and alignment with its purpose, not by minutes on the clock.
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By Calvin Miller on Nov 10, 2020
Not every sermon series deserves completion simply because it was announced. Wisdom requires discernment, editing, and congregational awareness.
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By Carolyn C. Givens on May 11, 2021
Some believers process truth most deeply through narrative. This article explores how imaginative engagement during sermons can be disciplined by Scripture rather than distracted from it.
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By Bill Kinnon on May 2, 2023
Biblical metaphors carry rich meaning, but cultural distance can sometimes obscure their significance. The image of sheep and shepherds in Scripture invites deeper reflection on pastoral leadership and the identity of God’s people.
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By SermonCentral .com on Dec 29, 2020
Churches often talk about “next steps,” but the phrase can become vague and ineffective. Meaningful discipleship requires clear, practical, and relational pathways for spiritual growth.
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