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30 Palm Sunday, Good Friday And Holy Week Worship Ideas

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 27, 2026

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Holy Week is filled with opportunities for your church to gather around God's Word in worship.

Tags: Worship, Good Friday, Preaching, Palm Sunday, preaching (view more) (view less)
The Surprising Requirement For Being An Elder

By Don Carson on Mar 26, 2026

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D.A. Carson suggests that there is one unique biblical requirement for a church elder--and it may surprise you!

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Tags: elder
How To Handle The Gore Of Good Friday

By Peter Mead on Mar 25, 2026

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Easter preaching raises a hard question for pastors: how graphic should the crucifixion be? This article explores wisdom, purpose, and pastoral sensitivity.

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6, Matthew 27:27-50, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Galatians 3:13, Hebrews 12:2 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Good Friday, gospel proclamation, Gospel Proclamation
The Secret Power Of Easter Still Available Today

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 24, 2026

| 25,635 views

Easter is more than remembering Christ’s sacrifice. The resurrection opens resurrection power for believers now, shaping how we live, obey, and continue Jesus’ mission.

Scripture: Romans 8:11, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, Colossians 1:18, Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:18-20 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Easter, Preaching, Holy Week, preaching, Holy week (view more) (view less)
Make Sure You Plan The Finish

By Lance Witt on Mar 23, 2026

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Can you imagine going to a theater to watch a hundred million dollar movie only to discover there isn’t a final scene? Can you imagine a race car driver leading the entire race and then in the final lap, stops paying attention and loses the race? Can you imagine getting directions on Google Maps and it not giving you the directions for the last mile?

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14

Tags: Easter, Easter Resurrection, Entrust with Gospel

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