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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
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Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
By Trevin Wax on Feb 5, 2025
Pastors often repeat memorable illustrations that sound helpful but aren’t historically accurate. Here are seven common sermon legends worth retiring for the sake of truth.
Scripture: Mark 10:25
Tags: Preaching, Integrity, false teaching, urban legend, Illustrations, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Carey Nieuwhof on Aug 29, 2023
Jesus said Christians should be known for how deeply we love. Yet studies show that in the eyes of many non-Christians, we’re known for how deeply we judge, not for how deeply we love.
Tags: Evangelism, Grace, judgemental, grace, evangelism (view more) (view less)
By Joe Mckeever on Jul 30, 2020
A candid walk through sermon preparation, showing how prayer, Bible study, reflection, and disciplined refinement shape faithful and Spirit-led preaching.
Scripture: Exodus 14:8-14
Tags: Teaching, Study, Preaching, BIBLE STUDY, preparation, Homiletics, Bible Study, Pastoral Ministry, Sermon Preparation, bible study, preaching, teaching, sermon preparation (view more) (view less)
By Rick Blackwood on Jun 1, 2020
Multisensory preaching engages more of the listener, increases clarity and retention, and can reignite your joy in teaching by making sermons more vivid and memorable.
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
Tags: Church, Communication, Preaching, pastor, wake up, Cohabitation, illustration, Clarity, time is at hand, Homiletics, Awake, Dress Properly, adult children, Communication General, God's dwelling place, Pastor, Sermon Preparation, communication, preaching, church, sermon preparation, Teaching Tools, Pastoral Communication, Creative Ministry (view more) (view less)
By Outreach Inc. on Apr 9, 2025
The modern church excels at teaching information but often fails at formation. Real discipleship requires embodied obedience, risk, and lived imitation, not lectures alone.
Scripture: Luke 6:40, James 1:22, John 1:14, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Matthew 28:19-20 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Discipleship, Following Jesus
By Tony Merida on Sep 18, 2024
Tony Merida: "May God raise up a new generation of faithful, responsible expositors of Scripture who keep their finger on the text as they teach and preach."
Tags: Preaching, Text, preaching
By Philip Holmes on Mar 13, 2022
Humility and love that produces tough skin and tender hearts are essential as we have these conversations.
Scripture: James 1:19, Matthew 11:29, Philippians 2:3
Tags: racism, Unity in Christ, Conversations
By Haddon Robinson on May 27, 2020
Weekly preaching can feel creatively exhausting. Learn a two-phase approach, practical rhythms, and daily habits that keep your sermons biblical, fresh, and deeply fed all from Haddon Robinson.
Scripture: Luke 6:39-45, John 16:8-11
Tags: Love, Church, Preaching, Prayer, dedication, preparation, prepare, Homiletics, Result, Time, length, Leadership General, Pastoral Ministry, Expository Preaching, Sermon Preparation, preaching, church, expository preaching, love, sermon preparation (view more) (view less)
By Brandon Kelley on Sep 9, 2022
Dave Stone’s 8 Principles to Great Preaching
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10
Tags: Communication, Teaching, Preaching, Preaching Help, Communication Speech, Pastoral Ministry, sermon prep, effective preaching, Sermon Prep, communication, preaching, teaching, Sermon prep (view more) (view less)
By Lance Witt on May 21, 2024
When pastoring is your job, it adds complexity to simply loving Jesus. To live and lead from a healthy soul, we must learn the art of separating our own personal pursuit of loving Jesus from our “ministry” of leading in the church.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19-20
Tags: time with God, pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, soul care, avoiding burnout, Putting Christ First, Sincerity with God, church leadership (view more) (view less)
By Nathan Aaseng on Mar 10, 2024
"The Word is not magic, but it has power ... great power to bring God's love and grace into the world."
Tags: Grace, Power, Preaching, pulpit, Magic, grace, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Bob Russell on Jan 7, 2025
Stewardship preaching doesn’t have to repel people. With timing, tone, and practical teaching, pastors can address money biblically and help believers grow in generosity.
Scripture: Mark 10:21
Tags: Faith, Money, Healing, Giving, Stewardship, Power, Preaching, miracles, Funeral, Generosity, Homosexuality, Tithes, election, Tithing, Labor, Giving General, Christian Giving, church leadership, preaching, Church Leadership (view more) (view less)
By Rev. Burk Parsons on Nov 25, 2022
If we are to redirect the current paths of young people, we must begin in the church by taking up the charge to come alongside younger men and women, and teach them the old, ancient values of God's Word.
Tags: teach, BIBLE STUDY, bible truth, Bible Study, Bible Truth, pastoral leadership, teach children, call to discipleship, guard the truth, child training, bible study (view more) (view less)
By Jonathan Herron on Dec 6, 2022
Jesus said his disciples would be known by their radical love for one-another, (John 15:12).
Scripture: John 15:12
Tags: honor, SALT AND LIGHT, Encourage Others, pastoral leadership, speak truth in love, Slow to speak, church leadership, Guard your tongue (view more) (view less)
By Kevin Larson on Jul 5, 2020
Pastors must train and release future preachers. Equip elders, recruit gifted men, create opportunities, teach them well, and share the pulpit for the church’s good.
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2, Ephesians 4:12, 2 Timothy 2:2, Acts 20:28, Titus 1:9 (view more) (view less)
Tags: leadership, Preaching, Equip, church development, Leadership, preaching, Church Development (view more) (view less)
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