Faith Beyond Borders in Action Faith beyond borders doesn’t mean ignoring our differences. Instead, it means refusing to let those differences define who deserves our compassion. It’s about stepping into
Christianity 101 Why do we gather here each week? It’s a question worth asking, not out of doubt, but as a reminder. Week after week, we come together to hear
Order Today! Nine Great Resources for One Low Price! Order today for immediate download (1) The Book of Special Occasion Sermons ($29.95 value)Ten outstanding, full-text sermons — the Special Occasion
What are the five key obstacles to effective preaching? From Writer’s Block to Spiritual Exhaustion… In survey after survey, preachers report these five key obstacles when preparing their Sunday sermon:
Sermon Illustration on the Kingdom of God Imagine you’re planning a new home but not sure where to start. What if you could see your entire house in life-size as
7-Days to Happiness Back in the 1930s, Harvard University conducted a study of adult development. Tracking their lives from youth through old age, the 724 participants were chosen from a
Sermon Illustrations on Prayer During the college football season, when many will be cheering on their favorite team, we recall the story about Notre Dame traveling to a much-anticipated game
SERMON ILLUSTRATIONS ON MONEY, GREED, PARABLE OF THE RICH A French painter, musing about the parable about the wealthy farmer, was so moved by it he took out a canvas,
SERMON ILLUSTRATIONS ON AGING, COSMETIC SURGERY, VANITY Struggling in the face of a mid-life crisis, a somewhat foolish couple was walking down the street one day when they heard a
SERMON ILLUSTRATIONS ON ADVERSITY, BANKRUPTCY, MONEY There’s an amusing little story about a formerly wealthy man who was down on his luck. One day, the pastor of his church spotted
SERMON ILLUSTRATIONS ON TECHNOLOGY, ALARM, AWAKENINGS If you want to know what really makes people tick, perhaps one way is to follow the latest trends — check out the newest
SERMON ILLUSTRATIONS ON KINDNESS, CARING, COMPASSION In the New York Times best-seller based on the author’s convocation address at Syracuse University, George Saunders writes, “Here’s something I know to be
A preacher was asked by his bishop to deliver a sermon in a huge cathedral. Long before the sermon was to begin, more than three thousand persons had filled the
Elements of the sermon should often include exposition, exhortation, and practical application. Keep these elements top of mind as you create an outline of your message. Think of the outline
There is no such thing as a one size fits all approach to creating your sermon. Preachers differ from one another in talent, style, and many other ways. So too,
Sermons can be classified into several general types, including textual, topical, textual-topical, expository, pastoral, and narrative. However, it is worth noting that these labels may not always have distinct boundaries,
Creating Your Best Sermon The secret to creating your sermon is a good beginning, a good ending, and delivering the two as close together as possible — it’s humorously said.
10 Illustrations on the power of love The following 10 Illustrations on the power of love are examples of the effective use of sermon illustrations in your ministry. These sermon
7 Powerful Sermons You Need to Hear on Repentance REMEDIAL LIVING Topic: Repentance The following previews are 7 powerful sermons you need to hear on repentance. Isaiah 8:23-9:3; Psalm
Steps to Improve Your Preaching. Part One: Sermon Illustrations It’s been said that the necessary ingredients for an effective sermon are a great beginning, a great ending, and placing those
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