The 1949 tent revival in Los Angeles that catapulted Billy Graham onto the national scene might not have happened if he hadn’t boldly confronted a brief crisis of faith with prayer.
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Are You Preaching Half the Gospel?
Surprisingly, moving people through a process from making a decision to becoming a maturing follower of Jesus is foreign in many churches today.
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8 Tips for Handling the Talker in Your Small Group
If you lead a Bible study group, odds are you’ve got a “talker” in your midst. To handle the tension caused by the talker in your group, consider doing some or all of these tips.
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Preaching for Change with Tenderness and Compassion
Our preaching needs more than fire and brimstone; it must overflow with the message of Christ who ministered carefully with many of the most broken people in His society.
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2 Questions to Ask Before You Quote Someone
We live in a sound bite age where it’s easy to sneak quotable lines into our sermons. But before you pass along a quote, ask these two questions about it first.
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3 Needs in Preaching Cross-Culturally
A preacher may often lack connection with his intended audience, not out of a lack of a winsome personality or sharp communications skills, but rather a fundamental misunderstanding of other cultures present.
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