By Dr. Larry Moyer on Aug 11, 2024
Altar calls can help seekers respond to Christ, but they can also distort the gospel when misused. Here are four situations in which giving an altar call becomes unwise.
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By Peter Mead on May 31, 2020
Even slight shifts in tone, focus, or structure can distort a sermon’s flavor. Guard the gospel, preach the text, and let Scripture, not your outline, set the menu.
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By Greg Surratt on Jul 7, 2021
Watching people leave hurts, even for pastors. Jesus’ response in John 6 shows how to process that pain with security in the Father’s love, trusted friends, and confidence in God’s sovereignty.
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By Ron Forseth on Mar 31, 2025
Grace fuels confidence, obedience, and transformation. These insights address five common objections to preaching grace and show why it is essential for righteous living.
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By Dr. Larry Moyer on Aug 22, 2024
Preaching to hardened hearts is difficult, but Scripture, humility, communication skill, and dependence on God can break through where human effort cannot.
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By Ron Edmondson on Apr 4, 2025
Pastors often preach on areas where they still struggle. Honesty, humility, and commitment to the whole counsel of God make such preaching both faithful and effective.
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By Barry Whitlow on Jun 19, 2020
Seventy percent avoid church because our communication no longer connects. Reaching them requires bold change, cultural awareness, and clearer, relevant preaching.
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By SermonCentral .com on Jun 29, 2020
Well-planned sermon series can engage the unchurched, but common mistakes often drain momentum and miss evangelistic opportunities.
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By Outreach Inc. on Apr 8, 2025
John Piper reflects on how God shapes preachers not through polish or performance, but through Scripture, suffering, and deep love for God’s Word.
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