By John Bjorge on Nov 16, 2021
Faithful preaching requires more than good exegesis. When sermons speak to the heart with trust, integrity, and lived faith, real gospel transformation follows.
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By SermonCentral .com on Mar 28, 2021
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“The American church is so consumeristic!” It’s a common line uttered by the religiously fed-up, and of course, there’s a lot of truth in it. Some churches in America do tend to cater to the consumeristic mentality of our culture. But I think, on the whole, most churches don’t, and that’s actually part of the problem.
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By Steve Smith on Dec 11, 2023
When I practice Advent, I get the opportunity to yet again, start my life over. I am invited to step out and away from my old ways and to begin new ways of living better–living in a different rhythm; living in a deeper–more sacred way.
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By Charles Kiser on Jul 4, 2020
Preaching matters, but when it becomes the primary engine of discipleship, it may carry a weight it was never meant to bear.
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By Ray Hollenbach on Jul 22, 2025
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Beyond the weekly phrase, "Good word, Preacher," the spiritual lives of the people in your church provide excellent feedback regarding the effectiveness of your preaching.
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By Joseph M. Stowell on Nov 24, 2021
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Joseph Stowell says he loves preaching, but it's not like anything else he loves. Read this article and remember why you love to preach.
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By Charles Stone on Jun 22, 2023
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When I was in seminary Church Growth 101 was a required course. I took interest in the whole field and became a student of church growth.
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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 Ray Hollenbach on Oct 20, 2025
When we ask something more of our congregation we will quickly discover whether we are preaching for spiritual entertainment or spiritual formation.
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By Douglas Wilson on Dec 21, 2018
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A father who wants to lead and disciple his family needs to remember that the one thing he must cultivate is heart loyalty. He must, of course, connect that loyalty to scriptural and worthy objects, but if he does not have heart loyalty, childrearing will simply be one grief replaced by another.
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By Ted Smith on Nov 12, 2020
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Some preachers think it's more spiritual to preach without notes. Others think it's more spiritual to use notes. What if it's both?
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