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The Criticism I Hated—but It Made Me a Better Preacher

Joe Hoagland - July 9, 2015

None of us appreciate unsolicited, mean-spirited criticism, but we do need to hear people out.

Can We Please Stop Preaching About All the “Good People” in the Bible?

Brandon Cox - July 8, 2015

This kind of preaching gives the idea that we can, in our own power, actually DO the good things we see the characters doing. But we can’t. We don’t.

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Nationalism or Christianity?

Sarah Bessey - July 2, 2015

A Canadian visitor attends an American church and wonders who, exactly, is the hope of the world.

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What to Do About Grace: 4 Down-to-Earth Suggestions

Scott M. Gibson - June 25, 2015

"She said to me, 'You expected a lot from us, and I never felt I could meet those expectations.' These comments have haunted me."

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Preaching Is Spiritual Warfare Each and Every Week

Sherman Haywood Cox II - June 18, 2015

Sherman Cox has a straightforward message: You are at war. Remember that.

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Is It Still Necessary to Preach About Divine Wrath?

Steven Lawson - June 17, 2015

Steven Lawson of Ligonier Ministries says "yes." Here's why.

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8 Tools to Explain a Biblical Passage Clearly

Peter Mead - June 10, 2015

Preaching is a complex ministry, but one of the core ingredients is effective explanation of the biblical text.

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Help This Week’s Sermon Last Deep Into Next Week: 5 Tips

Brandon Kelley - June 3, 2015

If you’re not intentional about furthering that content past Sunday, you’re doing a disservice to the people whom God has entrusted to you to serve.

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7 Secrets: How to Make Your Preaching Relevant

Peter Mead - May 28, 2015

The Bible is relevant. We don’t need to “make it relevant,” but we do need to demonstrate how it is relevant.

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Short Sermons Are Almost Always Better: 3 Reasons

Lane Sebring - May 27, 2015

Could you work with a "hard" 30-minute limit to your preaching?

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Your 7-Step Survival Guide to Preaching Multiple Services

Lane Sebring - May 21, 2015

"I’ll have these huge adrenaline highs while I’m preaching, I repeat this process for the next service, then I go home and collapse."

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What Are You Doing to Raise Up the Next Generation of Preachers?

Brian Croft - May 14, 2015

It's amazing the amount of men in local churches desiring to be pastors and considering a call to preach, but are never given the opportunity to actually preach.

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I Preached 98 Times in 2 Years—Is That Too Much?

Josh Reich - May 13, 2015

Josh Reich recommends every pastor should ask himself this question: What are my limits?

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Maybe You Should Be a “Cotton Candy Preacher”

Charles Stone - May 6, 2015

Most pastors talk about "Meat & Potatoes" sermons. But what's wrong with a little cotton candy now and then?

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Preaching: Lull Your Listeners to Sleep in 6 Easy Steps

Lane Sebring - April 30, 2015

There’s nothing like a good snoozer of a sermon. But what does it take to preach a sermon that makes your listeners fall sound asleep?

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2 Contradictions We Should Remember EveryTime We Preach

Nathan Aaseng - April 29, 2015

Effective preaching requires learning to negotiate the perilous waters between two strategies.

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5 Ways to Overcome Nerves Before You Preach

Lane Sebring - April 23, 2015

She took my hand, which was freezing cold, leaned over and whispered, “Are you nervous? Your hand is freezing.” I nodded, “Yep.”

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Practice Your Sermon Delivery? Yes! 7 Reasons Why

Charles Stone - April 22, 2015

It makes a difference: preparing my heart before the Lord, scheduling adequate study time and practicing my sermon.

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If You Must Preach at a Funeral, Include These 3 Elements

Brian Croft - April 16, 2015

Practical advice: “Don’t preach them into heaven. Don’t preach them into hell. Just preach the gospel for the people who are there.”

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Are There Bible Verses for Every Situation?

Joe McKeever - April 15, 2015

Those who demand a Scripture verse for everything they do place an intolerable burden on the Christian life never intended by the Heavenly Father.

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Jesse T. Jackson - April 23, 2024

Pop star Taylor Swift has come under fire following the release of a surprise 31-song double album, titled "The Tortured Poets Department," last Friday (April 19). Some have criticized Swift, who has described herself as a Christian, for her “self-worshipping” lyrics that include biblical imagery.

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