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Expository vs. Expositional Preaching: Navigating the Differences for Effective Ministry

What is the difference between expository and expositional preaching? As a preacher, you have probably heard these terms thrown around a time or two. But what do they really mean? In this article, you will discover the differences between expository and expositional preaching, the key benefits and drawbacks, plus practical…

Paul L'EcuyerJuly 12, 2024

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5 Blockbuster Summer Sermon Series Ideas (That Aren’t ‘At the Movies’)

There is a reason those in church ministry have coined the phrase "the summer slump.” Summer has a lot going on for your congregation. Most schools are out or have extended breaks, and families are taking much-needed vacation time. An easy way to encourage engagement is to do a creative,…

Kevin BordeauxMay 20, 2024

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7 Essential Preaching Topics for Youth Pastors

One of the most important jobs a Youth Pastor has is teaching students about the Bible. There are many topics you can cover within a calendar year, but there are certain topics that carry more weight and are vital to cover. Teenagers are looking for the truth. They are looking…

Paul L'ecuyerDecember 20, 2023

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7 Sermon Topics You’ll Want to Preach in 2024

Preaching year after year can be a daunting part of pastoring. You may be asking yourself, "What do I preach next year?" "How can I get ahead in my sermon preparation?" "What are the sermon topics that my church needs to hear in the coming year?" No matter the questions,…

Lynsey L'EcuyerOctober 6, 2023

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The 8 Keys to Planning a Powerful Sermon Series

The task of writing a sermon every week can seem daunting to pastors. One of the hardest parts of the job is creating fresh material each Sunday for the congregation. Some pastors have to preach multiple times a week at different services. The amount of content a pastor is asked…

Kevin BordeauxSeptember 8, 2022

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How to Honor Moms During Your Mother’s Day Church Service

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and you want to honor moms at church on that day. That’s a good idea. Mother’s Day is one of the most attended church services in the year. Before you read about a few ideas, think about this though. There is no one…

Stephan CoteApril 25, 2022

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7 Lessons We Can Learn from the Centurion in the Bible

''All these things happened to our ancestors so that we would learn from them. They are written in the Bible to teach us important lessons.'' (1 Corinthians 10:11 EASY). The Bible wants us to learn from history and character's behaviors. Bible characters and their life situations have bountiful experiences from…

Stephan CoteApril 8, 2022

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7 Baptism Bible Verses to Inspire Your Next Message

Water baptism is such an important moment in a Christian's new life with Christ. In most churches, it is a celebration as the congregants welcome the new members to faith. Churches have festive music blasting out of the speakers, balloons with bright colors, and banners with relevant slogans like "Raised…

Stephan CoteMarch 25, 2022

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9 Themes to Preach on the Garden of Gethsemane

Preaching on The Garden of Gethsemane is a communicator's dream...and nightmare as well, probably in equal parts. The subject is rich as it entails the last moments of Jesus' life on Earth. His ultimate sacrifice gave us access to eternal life and the Holy Spirit. The beauty and greatness of…

Stephan CoteMarch 1, 2022

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The Significance of Leprosy in the Bible & Why We Shouldn’t Overlook It

Imagine being an outcast, rejected from society. Now, imagine your physical appearance shows your disconnect from the public space. Even worse, add a layer of rejection by making you responsible and accountable to communicate to others that you are to be banned from social contact. It's hard to imagine because…

Stephan CoteFebruary 21, 2022

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