In Preaching Articles: "Rules"

2 Rules For Transparency In The Pulpit

By Brady Boyd on Feb 20, 2025

Pastors should be honest, but honesty must be wise. True vulnerability builds hope, not confusion, and protects both the flock and loved ones from harm.

Scripture: John 1:1-14

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8 Lame Excuses Church Leaders Make

By Carey Nieuwhof on Mar 27, 2023

One of the best practices you can develop as a leader is to identify your excuses and eliminate them. Start thinking and talking a different game.

Tags: leadership, Preaching, church culture, Explanation, Rules, Leadership, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Break All The Preaching Rules: 10 Reasons Why

By Rolf Jacobson on Sep 4, 2020

Sometimes it's a good idea to introduce a little chaos into process. Rolf Jacobson has a few ideas.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

How Much Is Enough? The Only Safe Rule For Giving

By Kent Woodyard on Jan 4, 2024

Working in business development for a church giving platform, I am asked often if there is a Biblical precedent for churches using digital technology to accept tithes and offerings. Any scriptural evidence that text-2-give is acceptable to the Lord? I’ll save you a concordance search: there isn’t.

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Tags: Money, Giving

Five Clear Rules For Preaching From C. S. Lewis

By Ray Hollenbach on Aug 13, 2020

Whether you are a preacher of an aspiring writer, master communicator C.S. Lewis has some suggestions for you.

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

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How To Be An Awesome Guest Preacher

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Nov 17, 2020

If you're asked to guest-speak, you need these 10 real-life rules.

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The Secret To God’s Power In Your Life And Preaching - Part 2

By Lance Witt on Jun 12, 2023

If you read last week’s article you know that we talked about holiness not just being a legalistic set of rules. True holiness always starts with relationship. And the highest motive for keeping ourselves pure is our love for God, not the fear of consequences.

Scripture: Acts 20:35

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15 Things Young Preachers Need To Know About Seniors

By Joe Mckeever on Apr 22, 2021

“They will still bear fruit in old age. They will be full of sap and very green…” (Psalm 92:14). All generalizations are false. Including this one. Every rule has its exceptions. Including this one. Even so, I’m going to make some general statements about seniors.

Tags: Change, valuing one another, care for elderly, Generations