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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
By Brian Croft on Jul 24, 2024
Here are 4 suggestions to consider as you talk to a prospective church member who does not articulate a clear knowledge of the gospel.
Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17
Tags: Discernment, Preaching, preaching
By Joe Mckeever on Feb 26, 2020
Alone, catchy points on sermon outlines cannot move people any more than a skeleton will move with no meat on its bones.
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-10, Genesis 9:1, Matthew 21:1-15
Tags: obedience, Preaching, preaching
By John Mcclure on May 13, 2020
What will I preach on? Whether you're asking this question a week, a month, or a year in advance of the Sunday in question, you're looking for inspiration.
Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30
Tags: Study, Preaching, preparation, preaching
By Greg Stier on Jun 16, 2020
Greg Stier can identify with the words of the Apostle Paul: “I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling.”
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-9, 1 Corinthians 2:3, Matthew 22:35-40
Tags: Preaching, preaching
By Ray Hollenbach on Apr 6, 2020
We want to embrace the resurrection, but Good Friday is an opportunity to remind your people that Jesus calls us to the Cross, too.
Scripture: Matthew 16:21-25
Tags: Good Friday, Preaching, help, Why Jesus Died, Why Jesus Bled, Why People Lie, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Calvin Miller on Sep 23, 2024
Do your sermons always circle back to your favorite topics? If so, you might be practicing pulpit abuse.
Scripture: Matthew 24:28
By Ray Hollenbach on Sep 30, 2020
Do you preach Jesus as a role model? It's impossible to be like Jesus, isn't it? He was God-come-to-earth and his life sets the bar impossibly high for any of us.
Scripture: Matthew 16:24
Tags: Preaching, Submission, Accountability, honour, Mentor, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Peter Mead on Jan 9, 2020
Some people may overly esteem their nationality, so that it is held on a par with their faith. We wouldn’t want to encourage that.
Scripture: Matthew 22:21
Tags: Patriotic, Preaching, Opinion, Preacher
By Brandon Hilgemann on Jul 8, 2019
11 tips to help make you a better guest preacher—one they will actually want to invite back.
Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27
Tags: guest, Preaching, invite, Tip, Feedback (view more) (view less)
By Peter Mead on May 16, 2023
When you finish preaching, where is your listeners' final focus? The answer makes all the difference.
Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19
Tags: Preaching, Self, focus, preaching
By SermonCentral on Oct 8, 2021
Could it possibly be just this simple? Karl Vaters offers a startling suggestion.
Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Exodus 3:1-15
Tags: sticky, karl vaters, preaching, Message, Preaching, How to pray (view more) (view less)
By Joe Mckeever on May 22, 2023
The problem, of course, is not with Scripture. The problem is with us.
Scripture: John 2:3-5, Luke 4:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35, Hebrews 6:4-20
Tags: preaching, Study, Preaching, prepare, Assistance, difficult text (view more) (view less)
By Adrian Pei on Mar 16, 2023
When a leader admits his or her weaknesses in front of an audience, I think to myself, "That's great ... how will you follow that up?"
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-10, Matthew 21:18-22
Tags: skill, great leader, preaching, Preaching, Maturity (view more) (view less)
By Chris Surber on Nov 10, 2021
People usually listen closely to your first words--and your last. Make them meaningful.
Scripture: Matthew 16:18
Tags: preparation, Goodbye, last sermon, preaching, Preaching, Purpose (view more) (view less)
By Peter Mead on Dec 14, 2019
#1 is good: "It isn't about you." (The next nine are better.)
Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15, Luke 16:19-30
Tags: Preaching
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