By: Nick Floyd
As pastors we often feel pressured to make sure our lives are in accordance to the words that we preach on Sundays. This is a good thing; but at times, it can be overwhelming. I don’t know …
The Authority of the Bible
September 11, 2017 By
By: Dr. Jack Graham
To the casual reader of the four gospels, it could be easy to overlook that Jesus Christ knew the Old Testament Scriptures from start to finish, and this despite not one mention of having a copy …
How to Make Jesus the Hero of Every Sermon
September 11, 2017 By
By: Andrew Hebert
“I take my text and make a beeline to the cross.” —Charles Spurgeon
My entire approach to preaching was revolutionized about three years ago when I read Tony Merida’s short book Proclaiming Jesus: Christ-Centered Teaching and Preaching…
And the Lord’s Servant Must Not Be Quarrelsome
September 11, 2017 By
By Dr. John Potter
And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone,
able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with
gentleness. —2 Timothy 2:24–25…
Choosing Action over Apathy
August 8, 2017 By
By: Dr. Jack Graham
For any organization, any business, and any church, having a clear mission is vitally important. Likewise, in order to make wise choices, we must have a clear vision of what God wants to accomplish in our …
Five Steps after Making a Big Decision
August 3, 2017 By
By Scott Lehr
This past Sunday at Southbridge, we had an incredible day of worship. At the conclusion of the sermon, I gave an old-fashioned altar call, inviting people to come forward and kneel at the altar and do business …
Write the SMARTEST Goals of your Life
August 3, 2017 By
By Jason Crandall
You’ve got to get serious about your goals. Achieving your goals is important. You have to write them well, otherwise a year of discouragement and disappointment is in store for you. I use the acronym S.M.A.R.T.E.S.T. to …
Service Trumps Authenticity
August 3, 2017 By
By Roscoe Lilly
You’ve probably heard someone say it’s important to be authentic to who you really are. You should be the person you were designed to be and not try to be someone else. Authenticity is the only thing …
The Pastor and Funerals
June 28, 2017 By
By Dr. Charles Hebert
It is the privilege and responsibility of every pastor to bury people well. This subject I have been tasked with writing about once brought a level of fear and anxiety to my heart. Today, I recognize …
The Needed and Under-Developed Skills of Ministers
June 28, 2017 By
By Jeff Young
Prestonwood Network: What are the skill sets you believe are must-haves for ministers coming into their first full-time positions?
Jeff Young: Obviously, there are matters of character that are critical for any minister, …