By Philip Holmes on May 3, 2021
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“The reason elders are so necessary,” says Sanchez, “is because they are the means by which our sovereign king chooses to shepherd his church to display his kingdom on earth in local churches as embassies of heaven, and also to proclaim the message of the gospel, calling all people everywhere to repent and believe and enter into the kingdom. Elders shepherd the flock of God among them, under the chief Shepherd. That’s why elders are important, because it is our ascended Lord’s chosen means by which he shepherds his church.”
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By Derek Thomas on Jun 29, 2022
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God's sovereignty is a central pillar of Christian belief and the clear teaching of Scripture. But what does it mean?
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By SermonCentral .com on Jul 4, 2022
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“Is this depression? I have almost no motivation for anything. I have been praying and I will keep praying for God to be my strength but how do you fight when you don’t feel like fighting?"
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By Peter Mead on Sep 26, 2022
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"God’s plan to reach people with the gospel is not primarily evangelists or apologists, although both are vitally important. God’s plan to reach people with the gospel is the church."
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By Thom Rainer on Oct 12, 2022
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"Words have meaning. And if church members start articulating words consistently, those words begin to reflect the priorities and passions of the church."
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By Erik Raymond on Apr 24, 2025
Preaching is a gift of God, but when elevated above shepherding, evangelism, and discipleship, it can quietly harm the church.
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By Ray Ortlund on Apr 22, 2024
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True awakening or revival is a glorious season in the life of the church when for His glory alone, God causes the ordinary means of His grace to make an extraordinary impact on many people.
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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 Joe Hoagland on Jul 24, 2022
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The Bible is wholly relevant to the modern person’s life sometimes it just takes some work for us to figure that out. The idea of making a “timeless truth” central to your sermon is important in communicating God’s Word in a postmodern age.
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