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Learn more »Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means […]
May this sermon help you improve the quality, freshness, and variety of your pulpit ministry, and better meet the spiritual needs of those in your congregation. Sermon Title: Personalities of Bethlehem – Joseph Text: “And they went with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the […]
Have you ever questioned your ministry ability? Moses, one of Israel’s greatest leaders, did. The Lord of all creation selected and sent Moses on a mission to go to God’s people and communicate his message. But the prophet was not a ready and willing messenger. Scripture calls God’s servants “messengers” […]
Small groups cannot do everything, but they can do a few things really well. Don’t just put some chairs in a circle and invite people over. A small group ministry should directly align with the larger ministry of the church. If spiritual formation is the purpose of the church, then […]
Churches implicitly and unknowingly place expectations on their pastors, an unspoken expectation that at the end of the day they must do whatever is needed. And even if the church doesn’t communicate this, some pastors have control issues and are convinced that doing everything themselves will ensure it is all […]
What blueprint shall we use to design and structure our sermons? Though many design models exist, I recommend structuring your sermon using a broad framework of a story. Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of communication known to man. Often simple yet poignant, stories have a way of communicating […]
