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5 Surprising Signs Your Church Might Be Getting Worship Wrong

Here are five surprising signs your church might be getting worship wrong.

Do We Have Guardian Angels?

Are guardian angels real? Dr. Roger explains what the Bible says about angels and their role in our lives.

Should Former Pastors Still Attend Their Last Church?

Once the pastor retires what church should they go to? Is staying in the old church possible? It depends. There are a few things you must consider as you make this decision.

3 Cautions before Preaching on Prayer

They invite you to bring a talk, a lesson, or a sermon on prayer. Your first thought, if you are normal, is, “Who me? What little I know about prayer you could put in a thimble.” There are some things we do not want to teach, no matter how great the temptation is. Here are three cautions for anyone about to teach prayer.

Does the Bible Say We Need to Go to Church?

The church is not beneficial because it is the church, it is beneficial because we become immersed in a community of support, encouragement, and ministry. Jesus may not demand that you attend church, but that does not mean he does not ask you to participate.

18 Ways to Shorten Your Sermon Preparation Time

I’ve given this a lot of thought, and have also enlisted a few friends to assist. Here are the results: ways in which the minister can abbreviate the time he spends preparing sermons for God’s people.

A Christian’s Guide to Speaking with Love Online (Don't Do These 6 Things)

Social media can feel like a battleground, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s how to keep your faith intact and your love loud online.

5 Sinful Ways We React to Church Conflict

Church conflict can be holy ground or a battlefield for sin. These five reactions are more dangerous and more personal than you think.

28 Bible Verses about the Importance of Giving to Others

God gives generously to you, and he calls you to give to others in need as his love flows through your life. Here are 28 Bible verses about giving to others, plus 10 creative ways to give.

What Is There to Praise God about When Life Is Hard?

Hard times come to everyone, but for believers, the journey through life’s dark valleys looks very different. Your ability to triumph amid adversity is going to start with your determination to “walk by faith and not by sight.”

Think You’re Safe? 3 Pride Traps That Could Derail Your Leadership

You might think you're being responsible, humble, or wise, but these hidden traps twist godly intentions into prideful pitfalls. Here's how to spot them before they sink you.

What Makes a Great Leader?

Management is getting other people to do something. Leadership is getting other people to want to do it. 

New Research Exposes Why So Many Pastors Are Leaving Ministry

What’s driving faithful pastors out of the pulpit? A new study reveals the quiet crisis behind ministry burnout and church conflict and what’s still keeping many in the fight.

10 Warning Signs That You Are in an Unhealthy Church

Do not leave a church immediately but proceed with caution as you see if the church gets back on track, or if not, then begin to search elsewhere. In order for us to be healthy and growing believers, we need to find churches that are healthy too.

5 Bold Biblical Claims That Prove Jesus Is God

This study walks through Old Testament prophecy, Gospel testimony, and apostolic letters to show the unshakable case for Christ’s divinity.

Why Does the Apostle Paul Tell Women to Be Silent and Not to Teach?

Given the litany of examples from Scripture where women pray, praise, prophesy over and instruct nations, much less congregations, why this prohibition? Two New Testament passages are frequently referenced in order to forbid women to minister as these women in Scripture do. Or rather, these verses are used out of context to limit the role of women in ministry.

3 Ways to Recognize When Worship Is about Performance Instead of Praise

As human beings, it can be easy to get caught up in the circus-like atmosphere of performance-based worship, but this does not have to be the case. By being intentional and mindful to recognize when worship becomes more about performance instead of praising God, we can shift the focus back to Jesus.

5 Biblical Figures Who Stood Firm When Culture Shifted

What does it look like to follow God when culture turns dark?

5 Ways to Teach and Encourage Students to Share the Gospel at School

If you’re a parent, teacher, or church minister like me, you’ve worked with children and teenagers and challenged them to share their faith. Because you know how important it is for the world that we share the gospel, and you know that sharing faith also builds the faith of the person who does it.

Top 5 Temptations Satan Uses to Conquer Men’s Souls

Satan understands your role as a man in your homes, churches, and in society. He knows if he can get you to fall...it will have a domino effect, and it will impact others. That’s why, men, you must be on guard—and know how to overcome these top 5 tricks of the enemy.

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