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Mar 1, 2024 · From the Pastor’s Heart. Death could not hold Him. And by His grace, it won’t hold us either. March 2024. On the last day of this month, we’ll celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ—the wonderful and world-altering event that matters as much today as it did 2,000 years ago. As the day approaches, we hope you’ll ponder all ...
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There is debate about how long a sermon should last. Church expert Thom Rainer lists 3 dominant opinions on this subject in an excellent blog post: 1. 20 to 28 minutes.Many argue for keeping a sermon under 30 minutes due to the very limited and short attention span of our culture. To keep minds from wandering, it’s argued, you have to be certain to...
In an insightful interview, pastor John Piper comments, “I would say that vastly more important than length is whether the sermon is faithful to the biblical text and rich with God-glorifying, soul-transforming truth. Far better to have a truth-laden, Christ-exalting, textually faithful, clearly spoken, deeply felt ten-minute homily than to have a ...
Our free tool will help you get started, giving you a general idea of how long your sermon is before you start practicing. We hope it helps you craft a sermon appropriate for your audience with the power to transform hearts, lives, and your community!
Jun 8, 2021 · Help your listener to follow the flow of the text and to mark the progression of your sermon. Your outline should take your listeners by the hand and guide them through the passage. It is essential that the structure of your sermon reflects the structure of the text. If your outline and thesis are not grounded in the passage, you risk preaching ...
Jun 3, 2023 · The condition of your heart determines the direction of your life. This is a very important issue because there are really only two directions in life, and they go in opposite ways and lead to opposing destinies. You can either walk toward the Lord Jesus Christ into eternal life or away from Him into eternal death.
Jan 12, 2022 · God has a plan. Will you trust him? New start, new focus. New Year’s is a time when many of us refocus and look to the future. It’s out with the old and in with the new.
