By SermonCentral .com on Apr 20, 2021
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The church has often, intentionally or not, been branded as a community of people who are angry and therefore are against everything not church-y. This is especially true when we so vocally voice our protests and gang up to boycott every business that doesn’t look conservative-Christian-friendly enough.
I’ve listened to too much lately. From all sides. Some opinions I agree with and others I don’t, but what I’ve concluded is ultimately this: If I’m going to be known or listened to, I want it to be because of what I’m FOR, not what I’m against.
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By John Gilman Ii on Mar 19, 2021
Before kids, life was simpler, but it was a lot less fun. After kids, things get crazy. Everything takes more time, and you wonder what you did before the little ones were around. Going places with your kids becomes an adventure. You pack up everything you’ll need and some things you won’t. You make sure everyone’s eaten and used the restroom, even though you know they’ll be hungry and have to go again when you get there.
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By Rick Warren on Jan 16, 2025
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I'll say it over and over: The purpose of preaching is obedience. That is why you should always preach for response, aiming for people to act on what is said.
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By Toni Ridgaway on May 5, 2023
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Scholars and authors say the church does not often present the topic of heaven anymore, and they wonder why.
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By Dean Hawk on Aug 3, 2023
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I’m curious. When and where did ministers first begin asking people to bow their heads, close their eyes, and secretly raise their hand in a church service if they wanted to accept Jesus? Why do we feel like we need to sneak people into heaven?
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By Maurilio Amorim on May 15, 2020
Maurillo Amorim: "I hope we are not creating a culture that encourages people to be authentic about their sins but excuses them from doing the hard work of making things right."
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By Peter Mead on Jun 27, 2020
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How many gospel preachers really preach the radical message of God's grace, and how many feel the need to qualify it?
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By Bob Hamp on Jul 25, 2020
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When Jesus wanted to teach his disciples something important, he took them on the road, not into the classroom.
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By Tony Merida on Sep 19, 2024
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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."
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By Daniel Darling on Mar 20, 2024
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To cut and paste partisan talking points or to substitute consistent exegesis with sample "election season" sermons is spiritual malpractice.
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By Jr Miller on Jun 10, 2023
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The "Ten-Minute Teacher" claims our cultural traditions are hindering the advance of the Gospel. What do you think?
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By Erik Raymond on Aug 6, 2021
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We read, listen, talk, think, integrate, pray and listen. This is what we do. "In one very real sense, pastors don’t know what is original and what is not."
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