4 Considerations for Long-Term Sermon Planning
Every September, I attempt to have a fairly organized preaching plan for at least the coming year. Through a time of prayer and…
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Don’t Whine About Sheep If You Want to Be a Shepherd
The Bible talks about God’s people as sheep. Out of all the animals he could have used, he compares us to helpless, defenseless,…
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Distinctive Discipleship [Series Overview]
On August 18, we begin an 8-week sermon series called Distinctive Discipleship. This has been a 20-month process of prayer, study, and practice…
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Can We Stop the Baptism Shaming?
I’m a Southern Baptist. We have a large family cooperating as the largest Protestant denomination. With such an expansive group of churches, it…
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“You Could Have Missed This”
A few years ago, our family was enduring through one of the most difficult times we had ever experienced. We were sure that…
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How Should We Handle Unfaithful Members?
As we commit to a local church, what happens when we fail to represent Jesus? The Bible is clear on expectations of how…
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Why Do I Feel Disconnected at Church?
As a church grows larger, how do you avoid getting lost in the crowd? Our relationships in the church will only grow according…
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Is Church Membership Even Biblical?
While the phrase, “church membership” is not in the Bible, the concept grounds the New Testament message and methods. Devoting yourself to a…
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10 Tips for Great Sundays
If you have ever desired to have meaningful Sunday worship experiences with your church, the process starts on Saturday. In fact, if you…
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How Much Should I Prioritize Church?
With so many expectations on us, what does committing to a church realistically look like? As we study the early church, we will…
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Worship Hospitality
Worship is a weekly time when God’s people gather together to celebrate Jesus. I look forward to these pivotal times of worship every…
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How to Invite Someone to Church (Without Scaring Them Off)
Christians live in a time when we are comfortable talking about trivial matters and uncomfortable discussing gospel opportunities. If someone brings up your…
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