By Dr. Jack Graham
My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand (John 10:27–28).…
3 Ideas For A Christmas Series
December 1, 2015 By
By Dr. Jack Graham
As a pastor, preparation for a Christmas sermon or series can be challenging. It’s prime time to share the message of Good News. Every year the Christmas season provides the opportunity to reach more people with …
God Gives Us Purpose
October 29, 2015 By
By Dr. Jack Graham
Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. (1 Corinthians 16:13)
The familiar Bible story of David and Goliath is taught to children and preached from pulpits on a regular basis. The young shepherd …
God Gives Us Perspective
October 28, 2015 By
By Dr. Jack Graham
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV)
The …
Accountability in Ministry
October 27, 2015 By
By Josh Steckel
I recently finished reading 1 & 2 Samuel and, as always, I was struck by the life of David, the young shepherd boy who became the king of Israel. The same David who wrote Psalms and who …
Millennials and Church Membership
September 8, 2015 By
By Dr. Matt Kendrick
Ahh, Millennials… Church leaders are trying their best to figure out how to reach this segment of the population that reached adulthood around the year 2000. Once reached, though, Millennials are still far from commitment. …
3 Sermons On The Sanctity Of Life
August 27, 2015 By
By Dr. Jack Graham
With the recent release of several videos showing the horrific truth about Planned Parenthood and its practice of harvesting and selling baby parts, it is fitting that we preach on the sanctity of life. As pastors, …
The Sanctity Of Human Life
August 27, 2015 By
By Dr. Jack Graham
…Tiny wonder, little human,
Lying still, your hands outstretched.
Shutting the Back Door: How to Retain Visitors
July 6, 2015 By
By Jonathan Adkins
“We receive many visitors every week, but not many of them stay.” One struggle that many churches face is an inability to retain visitors. …
Pillars of a Healthy Small Group
July 6, 2015 By
By Dr. Jason Snyder
One of the most vital Great Commission ministries for any church is the small-group ministry. At Prestonwood we employ a “Sunday School” model we call Bible Fellowship. Our classes meet after Worship Service on Saturdays and …