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Is Your Pastor a Sex Therapist?

By Chris Gordon / September 17, 2024

If you want to build an audience, talk relationships. Some pastors are even addressing subjects such as sex from the pulpit. Should they?

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4 Questions a Pastor Should Ask Himself Before and After Giving a Sermon

By J. V. Fesko / September 5, 2024

How can we tell whether a sermon is good or not? Here are four questions to ask any time you write—or evaluate—a sermon.

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Should Pastors Preach Topical Sermons?

By J. V. Fesko / July 11, 2024

Should pastors preach topically or should they preach chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse, through books of the Bible?

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Why You Should Love to Go to Church

By Chris Gordon / June 18, 2024

The Scriptures warned that there would be a problem of Christians saying they don’t need to come to church. We live in those times. And I suggest that people are spiritually languishing because of this disregard.

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10 Important Things to Consider When Choosing a Church to Attend

By Chris Gordon / April 1, 2024

Churchgoers need discernment both in choosing a faithful church to attend and determining whether they are attending a church for the right reasons. Here are 10 important things to consider in the process.

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What Are the 3 Marks of the Church? Distinguishing between Healthy and Dangerous Consumerism

By Wes Van Fleet / January 23, 2024

Knowing the three marks of the church helps us to understand what Christ’s church is actually meant to be—and not be disappointed when church doesn’t meet all our expectations.

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5 Ways to Support Your Pastor

By Ayrian Yasar / December 29, 2023

Pastors are prone to high rates of burnout and are not immune to stress-related problems from their work such as anxiety and depression. Here are five ways to support your pastor.

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The Art of Sermon Illustrations

By J. V. Fesko / November 9, 2023

Sermon illustrations are one of the most challenging aspects of preaching. What are some pitfalls of sermon illustrations and how can preachers employ them wisely and effectively?

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5 Warning Signs That a Pastor Has Not Been Truly Called by God

By Chris Gordon / September 29, 2023

All Christians need to see the warning signs of a man who has not been truly called by God to the office of pastor. Here are five to consider.

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