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How To Best Choose Pop Culture References For Your Sermons

Nov 11, 2015 | Creativity

Let’s see. There’s Chariots of Fire. Ooh, Ben-Hur is a good one. But those are pretty old. What’s at least from this millennium? Oh yeah, Fireproof and God’s Not Dead were popular. Those should all work to pull examples from. And if need be, I can always talk Star...

A Faith That Works

Nov 10, 2015 | Inspiration

Too many pastors in too many churches today are pressed with unreal expectations. They are expected to be spiritual supermen, always able to leap tall buildings with a single bound. The pastor is expected to counsel without a degree in counseling. He is expected to...

Best Tools for Growing Faith

Nov 9, 2015 | Inspiration

Let’s say you wanted to plant a garden. Whether you’re growing flowers, vegetables, or a fruit tree, you’ll need the same basic ingredients—nutrients, time, and the right atmosphere. It’s the exact same with your faith, too! You need nutrients (the right fuel in the...

5 Lies That Lead To Pastor Burnout

Nov 6, 2015 | Refreshment

This article was written by our fearless leader, Dave Wike, and was originally posted on RelevantMagazine.com. Despite what you may think, burnout isn’t reserved for only Fortune 500 executives and pastors of megachurches. it can blindside any of us. And its effects...

Before God’s Face

Nov 5, 2015 | Inspiration

Mankind’s past is littered with people who started off knowing God, possessed a deep faith in their Creator, and then somehow lost their bearings. The Bible gives us many examples of people who lost their way. This study will look at Bible stories and ask the...

Your Next Unique Sermon Is Closer Than You Think

Nov 5, 2015 | Creativity

Assuming you take two weeks off a year (can I recommend you take even more weeks off from at least the pulpit?), you probably preach fifty sermons a year. Do you have a Sunday evening service as well? Then make that a hundred sermons. Wednesdays too? Now we’re looking...

What Kind Of Government Does God Want?

Nov 4, 2015 | Perspectives

The situation sounds all too familiar. The leaders of another country ask for help. “Tell us what to do! Protect us, hide us, give us sanctuary.” Their representatives need help with everything foreign policy covers. More than that, they are at war against a common...

6 Ways To Protect Your Kids From Bullies

Nov 3, 2015 | Family

Bullying. Just the word makes you disgusted doesn’t it? My heart goes out to kids who are bullied. Both Steve and I were bullied as kids. And to be honest with you, I worried a lot about my kids being bullied when we were raising them. As I began praying for my kids...

Make The Most Of Your Group’s Time

Nov 2, 2015 | Inspiration

Group meetings range from small Bible studies, mentoring, steering committees, to full congregation worship services. It’s important to be intentional with these meetings if you want to make the most of them. In order to make the most of time spent, you’ll...