All the gift really requires—all any one is really looking for—is a genuine “Thank you,” that we recognize gifts.
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Christmas Preaching – 5 Sermon Starters
Sometimes all it takes is one key phrase to spark an entire sermon. Christmas preaching is no different. This year, try looking at the phrases you might be tempted to skip over—there might be enough material to ignite all of your Christmas preaching in just one passage. Take Luke’s famous account of the annunciation: In…
Evangelism With a Marked New Testament
If you do not have a marked New Testament in your evangelism toolbox, add it now. It is a simple way to share the gospel without memorization.
4 Ideas for Christmas Sermons
What better themes for Christmas sermons than to encourage our congregation to go deeper in Christ?
The Lessons of Christmas
Some things hide in plain sight. Others hide behind fancy names. And still others hide among the over-decorated trappings of tradition dressed up as garish holiday cheer. Sometimes it’s all three. These are the lessons of Christmas.
4 Members Who Tear Down the Church
Healthy churches are a powerful and attractive witness. In a recent article, I described six kinds of members who build up the church. Unfortunately, even in a healthy church, not every member pursues unity. What kind of members wound our witness? What kind of members do not build up the body of Christ? Consider these four types…
