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7 Things Pastors Wish Church Members Knew About Their Children

By SermonCentral on Jan 10, 2024

Should Pastors' children behave differently than regular kids? Thom Rainer speaks from the heart in this powerful post.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

When Should We Confess Sins Publicly?

By SermonCentral on Jan 9, 2024

That's not always easy to judge. If you commit a sin, it may ripple out in a lot of ways—more than you think—and you may have a lot of tracks to cover. Basically, a public sin or a public consequence of sin is going to need public confession and repentance.

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Tags: Preaching, preaching

7 Quotes On Preaching Directly And Seasonably

By SermonCentral on Jan 19, 2021

These quotes from the Reverend John Kennedy make a timeless application today.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

13 Benefits Of Putting An Expiration Date On New Ministries In Your Church

By SermonCentral on Jan 12, 2024

Here's a great way open your church up to innovative new ideas by minimizing the risk – or at least the sting – of failure.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Disciples Or Converts?

By SermonCentral on Feb 22, 2024

We should take notice of what Jesus did not say in the Great Commission. He did not say, “Go therefore and make converts of as many people as possible.”

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-18

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Tell A Better Easter Story

By SermonCentral on Mar 25, 2024

This Easter, let's get out of the way and let the cross tell the story of Easter.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-20

Tags: Preaching, preaching

The Best Way To Promote Church Growth? Support Small Churches

By SermonCentral on Jan 27, 2021

I want as many people as possible, all over the world, to know Jesus. The good news of the gospel can’t be confined within the walls of my church, the distinctives of my denomination, the borders of my country, or the customs of my culture.

Tags: Support, Preaching, Church Growth, Small Church

5 Thoughts About Spending Your Leadership Equity Wisely

By SermonCentral on Feb 6, 2021

When you walk into a leadership opportunity, you go with a little bit of equity by virtue of your position. Every decision you make, and every risk you lead your organization to take will require an investment of some of your leadership equity (the trust people place in you).

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Why Church Growth Is A Shockingly Inexact Science

By SermonCentral on Dec 7, 2021

"There is no surefire method for numerical church growth. Period."

Tags: Preaching, Church Growth, preaching

Church Members Don't Want A Hero, They Want A Pastor

By SermonCentral on Feb 12, 2021

Church members aren’t looking for super-pastors, they want basic pastoral competence, honesty and leadership. That’s what they ought to expect.

Tags: Preaching, pastor, Hero, Pastor

The Power Of Choosing To Be A Touchable Leader

By SermonCentral on Jul 5, 2023

I love people, but I need to let them know it. So it requires intentional effort to communicate that I’m touchable and approachable, that I care enough to listen and that I’m a safe place for people.

Tags: leadership, Preaching, Leadership, preaching

Don't Like Small Churches? Me Neither

By SermonCentral on Jul 3, 2023

The problems most people have with small churches aren’t about size, they’re about sickness. And sickness can happen in churches of any size.

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Why No One Cares About Your Mission Statement – And Neither Should You

By SermonCentral on Mar 8, 2021

Does your church have a mission statement? Could most of the people in your church repeat it? If the answer is ‘no’, I have one word for you. Relax.

Tags: Preaching, Mission Statement, preaching

It’s Time To Get Mean About The Vision God Has Given You

By SermonCentral on Mar 1, 2021

Your church is in desperate need of a vision that is informed by God’s Word, inspired by God’s Spirit, and applied passionately and broken-heartedly to your local context.

Tags: Amen

You Can Make A Difference As We Make A Difference Together

By SermonCentral on Mar 9, 2021

Two thousand years ago, Jesus gathered some ordinary misfits into a little community called the church. He trained them as his disciples, died for their sins, rose again and breathed life into them by sending his Holy Spirit.

Tags: Outreach, Preaching, Difference, preaching