Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
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A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
By Lance Witt on Apr 5, 2024
As pastors we need to do a better job with the discipline of “sanctified lingering”.
Tags: gratitude, graciousness, Volunteer, Time of Reflection
By SermonCentral .com on Jan 31, 2023
Brandon Cox reminds us of proven methods--and supplies a new one of his own.
Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10, 1 Samuel 1:11-20, James 3:1-18
Tags: Preaching, Outline, brandon cox, preaching, Time Tested (view more) (view less)
By Frederick J Gaiser on Apr 19, 2025
To preach Jesus is to preach healing. Jesus heals because in him is the kingdom of God.
Scripture: Mark 2:1-12
Tags: Preaching, preaching
By Bruce D. Johnson on Dec 19, 2019
The point of an illustration is to provide "a window to the soul." Here is one man's soul-opening method.
Tags: Preaching, perfect, illustration
By Nathan Aaseng on Dec 5, 2024
Effective preaching requires learning to negotiate the perilous waters between two vital strategies.
Scripture: Exodus 10:15-25
By Lance Witt on Apr 3, 2024
Unity is not passive, it is active. And if we are going to experience it, we have to work for it.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:3, John 17:21-23
Tags: Prejudice, selfish ambition
By Lance Witt on Apr 4, 2024
“What does true “unity” look like practically? If Jesus’ prayer was answered, what would be the evidence?”
Scripture: Romans 12:10, Acts 4:32-35
Tags: Generosity, christian unity, Church Unity, local church purpose
By Joe Mckeever on Dec 14, 2024
Tell it with gusto and love. Tell the story of the birth of Jesus with all the excitement of someone hearing it for the first time. Tell the story without detouring into theories and guesses and myths and controversies.
Scripture: Luke 2:11
Tags: Christmas, Simplicity, storytelling, Christmas Advent
By SermonCentral .com on Mar 12, 2022
I often wonder what the church would look like if it really accepted the challenge to love everybody.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Tags: Love, Outreach, Religion, Generations
By Peter Mead on Aug 20, 2024
It's important to think about what to include in your sermon, but it's probably just as important to carefully decide what to exclude. Learn how (and where) to trim your sermon down with these tips from Peter Mead.
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58, Matthew 28:18-20
Tags: Communication, Preaching, Edit, Time, communication, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Sherman Haywood Cox on Jul 11, 2020
How long is too long? Let's just say many preachers overestimate their ability to hold an audience.
Tags: Communication, Preaching, preparation, Time, communication, preaching (view more) (view less)
By SermonCentral .com on Feb 1, 2023
John Piper shares what works for him--but cautions that it may not work for you.
Scripture: Acts 20:17-38
Tags: Preaching, prepare, Time, john piper, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Ron Edmondson on Nov 4, 2021
The best part of my sermon message preparation is after it's written.
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-15
Tags: Preaching, preparation, intentional, honor time, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Lance Witt on Dec 19, 2024
About 3 years ago, it was the very end of December and I was not in a good place. I was frustrated and honestly I was mad at myself. Our schedule had been out of control and I was worn out.
Scripture: Luke 2:17-19, Luke 2:8
Tags: Mary, Christmas, pastoral leadership, Time of Reflection
By Josh Reich on Apr 12, 2019
How many times per year do you preach? How many times SHOULD you?
Tags: Preaching, calendar
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