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Why did Jesus create the church, and what is its function? More specifically, what should your local church be doing if it is going to fulfill its...

A pastor’s Christmas Eve message will have a flavor all its own. Because of the relaxed nature of the evening, the sermon is often directed toward...

The war rages on. Instead of devoting ourselves to divisiveness and social media outrage, I believe we should direct our attention to a few simple...

Sermon notes are a fantastic way to help church leaders write better sermons and let laypeople have a better understanding of how sermons are put...

On the surface it wasn’t a seismic shift, but we could feel the culture of the church changing. We began using a new scorecard to judge...

Some words of wisdom are simply unforgettable. Here are five of the most useful bits of preaching advice I’ve ever been given. May they...

Whatever we treasure more than God, whatever drives our thoughts and actions, becomes an idol, and these idols dull our spiritual hearing and...

The Bible is a long and often confusing book, and it's hard to remember all of the truths found within. But when we take time to sit down and...

The disappearance of men from Christianity isn’t happening by accident. How can we challenge men to lead the change?

LinkedIn and other ways to network can be very beneficial. But here are some Biblical reasons why Christian leaders need to be careful with the...

You are an overcomer. The enemy will try to make you think otherwise, and the Kendrick Brothers want you to know the truth. Here's why, and...

There’s a Christianese word describing the regression many experience in their Christian walk: backslide. The Bible also uses the falling...

The Kingdom of God is not a metaphor, but a reality. Jesus is King and His disciples align their lives to His values and His will. Obedience is a...

Affection isn’t quite identical to kindness or even love. Put it this way: to do ministry well, you need to not only love people, but like them....

Those who work with middle- and high-schoolers are some of the greatest unsung heroes around. Here are 7 ways to practically acknowledge youth...