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A method for finding the practical response called for in a text. An article by David Veerman |
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Principles of effective introductions An article by Kent Edwards |
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Principles of effective conclusions An article by Kent Edwards |
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This self-test can help you understand your gifting as a preacher An article by Duane Litfin |
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An article by Steven D. Mathewson |
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An article by Steven D. Mathewson |
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An Interview with Greg Laurie |
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An article by Craig Brian Larson |
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When listeners are starving for a meal, creativity is what ensures there will be more than a recipe An article by Warren Wiersbe |
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Taking advantage of the power of drama and the pull of story An article by Torrey Robinson |
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How prayer brings authority An article by Richard Foster |
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It's not about taking down other gods, but raising up our own |
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Harnessing the power of economy An article by Charles Swindoll |
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The pros and cons of extemporaneous and manuscript delivery An article by Jeffrey Arthurs |
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Visuals that support rather than distract from the Word An article by Kenton C. Anderson |
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When your text is bad news An Article by Barbara Brown Taylor |
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Brimstone for the broad-minded An Article by Timothy Keller |
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What does it take to convince people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ? An Article by Bill Hybels |
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A clear word at the right time can keep the church from pulling apart An Article by Jack Hayford |
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How to preach social trends and topics with wisdom An article by Grant Lovejoy |
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Speaking about sex clearly and redemptively An article by Bill Hybels |
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In an age of divorce and remarriage, how can you preach graciously about lifelong commitment? An article by Bob Russell |
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It's all in your approach An article by Bob Russell |
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by Haddon Robinson |
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Craig Blomberg offers solid advice on the use of parables. An article by Craig Blomberg |
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Why the church needs Jonathan Edwards's God-Entranced vision. An article by John Piper |
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The story of a great falling out An article by R. Stephen Warner |
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How to refer to pop culture appropriately An article by Kevin Miller |
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Take into account three changes in how people now think, and you can get a hearing. An article by Jeffrey Arthurs |
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Take into account three changes in how people now think, and you can get a hearing. An article by Jeffrey Arthurs |
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Take into account three changes in how people now think, and you can get a hearing. An article by Jeffrey Arthurs |
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Take into account three changes in how people now think, and you can get a hearing. An article by Jeffrey Arthurs |
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Take into account three changes in how people now think, and you can get a hearing. An article by Jeffrey Arthurs |
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Seven principles for crossing gaps to connect with others. An article by Rick Richardson |
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Why humor is a valuable instrument for the preacher's toolbox. An interview with Ken Davis |
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For humor to have value in a sermon, it must serve the truth. An interview with Haddon Robinson |
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For humor to have value in a sermon, it must serve the truth. An interview with Haddon Robinson |
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Why faithful preaching requires an element of mystery. An interview with Richard Hansen |
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When humor helps a message. An interview with John Ortberg |
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When humor helps a message. An interview with John Ortberg |
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Learning to preach from the overflow of your deeply satisfying relationship with the Savior. An article by Dallas Willard |
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Discernment The chuch has squabbled over many things regarding the Lord's Table, but there are six vital principles we can agree on. An article by Don Carson |
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Discernment for light moments with a weighty purpose. An article by John Henry Beukema |
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Discernment for light moments with a weighty purpose. An article by John Henry Beukema |
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Discernment for light moments with a weighty purpose. An article by John Henry Beukema |
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Discernment for light moments with a weighty purpose. An article by John Henry Beukema |
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Why we preach from Psalms. An article by Lee Eclov |
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It takes imagination, not just analysis, to recreate the impact of a Psalm. An article by Jeffery Arthurs |
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It takes imagination, not just analysis, to recreate the impact of a Psalm. An article by Jeffery Arthurs |
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It takes imagination, not just analysis, to recreate the impact of a Psalm. An article by Jeffery Arthurs |
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Techniques for increasing the power of Storytelling. An interview with Kevin A. Miller |
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How a sermon from Psalms can touch the heart like the Psalm itself. An article by Kenneth W. Smith |
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How a sermon from Psalms can touch the heart like the Psalm itself. An article by Kenneth W. Smith |
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How a sermon from Psalms can touch the heart like the Psalm itself. An article by Kenneth W. Smith |
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How a sermon from Psalms can touch the heart like the Psalm itself. An article by Kenneth W. Smith |
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Assessing today's preaching in light of history. An article by Michael Quicke |
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How to study the contemporary world without being shaped by it. An article by Bill White |
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How to fully engage listeners. An article by Rob Bell |
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If saying no makes me narrow, so be it. An article by Ben Patterson |
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Everyone does theology. Do you do it right? An article by John Koessler |
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Everyone does theology. Do you do it right? An article by John Koessler |
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Six questions that reveal what God meant to say in a text. An article by Greg R. Scharf |
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Six questions that reveal what God meant to say in a text. An article by Greg R. Scharf |
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It is just as hard for the preacher to be truly ethical as for the CEO or the local building contractor. Here are three more essential areas of focus for the preacher who wants to do right. An article by Kenton C. Anderson |
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It is just as hard for the preacher to be truly ethical as for the CEO or the local building contractor. Here are three essential areas of focus for the preacher who wants to do right. An article by Kenton C. Anderson |
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Why True Preachers Are Worship Leaders An article by Jeffrey Arthurs |
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Nine beliefs at the heart of biblical preaching. An article by Jay E. Adams |
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Three Ideas Shape My Approach to Preaching. An article by Haddon Robinson |
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How to make illustrations that do not come from your own experience into an organic part of the sermon. An article by Craig Brian Larson |
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An interview with Wheaton College president Duane Litfin about speaking to felt needs and real needs. |
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How to make illustrations that do not come from your own experience into an organic part of the sermon. An article by Craig Brian Larson |
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We must prepare, but we cannot anticipate the sovereign God's ultimate plan for a sermon. An article by Ken Ulmer |
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Why hearing the Spirit in the text can seem so difficult An article by Lee Eclov |
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An interview with Bill Hybels. |
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An interview with Bill Hybels. |
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What it means to go above or below the exacting line of truth. An article by David Helm |
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What to adopt. What to adapt. What to oppose. An an article by Robertson McQuilkin. |
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What is the present passion of author and former Moody Bible Institute president Joe Stowell? An article by Joe Stowell |
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How the grand themes enrich a sermon. An interview with Dick Lucas |
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An interview with Leadership managing editor Eric Reed. |
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An interview with author Scott Gibson. |
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How to avoid stirring up the wrong motives. An article by Craig Brian Larson |
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Improving your way with words. An article by Haddon Robinson |
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You are preparing a sermon. You suddenly feel led to talk to God. What is happening, and what to do. An article by Lee Eclov |
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An interview with author, pastor, and professor Lyle Dorsett. |
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An interview with Styleer engineer and pastor Jim Rose. |
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How can church insiders get a hearing from marketplace experts about bringing Christ to work? An interview with pastor and author Andy Stanley. |
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Many people come to church after a work week that did R-rated violence to their spirit. How your message can restore their soul. An article by Lee Eclov |
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How do you capitalize on the inexhaustible riches of Scripture in your preaching-without sounding like a Bible commentary? An interview with author John Koessler. |
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In some careers, the decisions are tougher, the responsibilities heavier, the hours greater. People in these callings sometimes feel preachers do not understand their world. What to keep in mind when preaching about work to those with challenging jobs. An interview with Michael Easley. |
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If your sermons are stronger in the study than in the delivery, experiment with preaching from a manuscript. An interview with pastor and writer David Crabtree. |
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More of the same...complacency...playing it safe. What sort of preaching--what sort of preacher--can raise the bar for low jumpers? An interview with radio speaker and Campus Crusade associate U.S. director Crawford Loritts. |
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In a fallen world, preaching is about helping people find the hand of Jesus. An article by Craig Barnes |
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You are committed to proclaim truth, come what may. At the same time, you are called to help even resistant hearers obey. With this preaching model, you can do both. An article by Kenton C. Anderson |
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An interview with Haddon Robinson. |
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Enjoy the sheer pleasure of preaching sequentially through Scripture. An article by Lee Eclov. |
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Preaching a topic for thirty minutes is one thing. Preaching it for several months is quite another. An article by David Crabtree. |
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A clear manuscript is a far cry from a clear message to the hearer. An article by Donald Sunukjian. |
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An interview with Jim Nicodem. |
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In our cool, "whatever" culture, what should bold proclamation sound like? An interview with California pastor and evangelist Greg Laurie. |
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And got answers I didn't expect. An article by Joe McKeever. |
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How to show the relevance of the text. An article by Bryan Chapell. |
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A preacher’s body language onstage says a lot. An interview with Bob Parkinson. |
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Answering the challenge of pluralism An article by Bryan Chapell |
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It's when we're applying Scripture that error most likely creeps in. An article by Haddon Robinson |
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Planting this church, I spent a year preaching through Leviticus, and (surprise!) it worked An article by Rob Bell |
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The better we understand the text, the more trenchant can be our preaching An article by David Jackman |
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What is the eternal purpose in this weekly exercise in elocution? An article by Ben Patterson |
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Elevating Christ in a culture that sees all religions as equal An article by Timothy Keller |
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How can you blow the whistle when people don't believe there are rules? An article by Timothy Keller |
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Paul's example is bold, courageous proclamation An article by Alistair Begg |
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How to credit your sources without distracting your hearers An article by Chris Stinnett |
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Transparent preaching is not without risks An article by Richard Exley |
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Why everybody-including your Sunday audience-loves a mystery An article by Dave McClellan |
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What are the clues to interpreting a story? An article by Paul Borden, Steven D. Matthewson |
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How literary Style affects the interpretation of Scripture An article by David L. Allen |
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Scripture can speak for itself An article by Earl Palmer |
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How asking the right questions produces a wealth of relevant material for the sermon An article by Earl Palmer |
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How to talk to people about themselves An article by Haddon Robinson |
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How to bridge the credibility gap An article by Haddon Robinson |
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Using humor and irony An article by Richard Hansen |
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How to deliver one sermon at two completely different services An article by Wayne Brouwer |
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An article by Matthew D. Kim |
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An article by Rodney L. Cooper |
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An article by Noel Castellanos, Jesse Miranda, Alfredo Ramos |
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