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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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How to Incorporate Liturgy Into Your Service (Without Making It Boring)

Regardless of your faith tradition, incorporating liturgy into your church services can profoundly resonate with your congregation and enrich their worship experiences. However, it is important to find a balance between practice and engagement. Whether you're new to liturgy or looking for new ways to enhance your practices, here are…

Lynsey L'EcuyerMay 20, 2024

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3 Ways to Incorporate Sermon Illustrations into Your Message

A sermon is more than just information. A sermon should be transformational for the listener. It must be understood and then applied to daily life. One way to do this is to incorporate sermon illustrations in your message. Jesus Sets the Example The use of sermon illustrations is the same technique Jesus…

Kevin BordeauxMay 20, 2024

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How to Preach a Funeral: 6 Things Every Rookie Pastor Needs to Remember

Planning a funeral is a time for pastors to walk alongside families during their greatest need and their greatest pain. John C. Maxwell once said, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” When it comes to pastoral ministry, people will not forget when…

Kevin BordeauxMay 6, 2024

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7 Practical Ways to Boost Summer Church Engagement (That Won’t Burn You Out!)

Summer can be hard on churches. Most experience a “summer slump,” where attendance numbers plateau or dip. But summer does not have to be a season of dread! Instead, it can be one of fun, experimentation, and engagement. Leverage Your Summer Church Engagement Churches can even leverage summer to help…

Kevin BordeauxMay 2, 2024

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Unpacking Jesus’ Preaching Style in Matthew 6

5 Lessons Learned from the Sermon on the Mount The first recorded sermon from Jesus is His famous Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). While interpretations of this famous sermon will vary, Bible scholars and pastors agree that Jesus' preaching style was revolutionary for his listeners. Moreover, this sermon offers…

Kevin BordeauxApril 25, 2024

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Create a Healthy Church Community Within Your Congregation

Community is one of the main reasons people attend church. People want to know others and be known by others. This is one of humanity's most basic needs. We were designed and created to be in a relationship with one another. But how do you create a healthy church community…

Paul L'EcuyerApril 16, 2024

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3 Practical Ways to Teach Teens Communion

We participate in communion during our church services to acknowledge the work of Jesus on the cross. It is a sacred moment in our services as we take the juice and the bread to symbolize the blood and body of Jesus. And we must teach teens communion's importance, too. For…

Lynsey L'EcuyerApril 10, 2024

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5 Strategies for Fresh Sermon Content Every Week

As a preacher, you understand that delivering sermons week after week can be an uphill task. Keeping your congregation engaged and interested in the Word of God is crucial, and to do so, you need to regularly create fresh sermon content. However, generating new ideas every week can be challenging.…

Lynsey L'EcuyerApril 5, 2024

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11 Powerful Ways to Start Your Sermon

A pastor has about 90 seconds to grab their congregation's attention. The sad part is that many pastors waste words and time in the opener of their message. Today, many people of all ages have a shortened attention span. Your sermon introduction needs to be precise, thought-provoking, and engaging. Here…

Kevin BordeauxApril 1, 2024

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