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How to Give Your Sermon Conclusion More Impact
We spend hours working on our sermons, in particular, making sure we grab the congregation’s attention at the start. Yet, far too many of us simply trail off at the end. We never press the congregation for a decision. A sermon without a conclusion is a message without a purpose. Here are a few ways Pastor Rick makes sermon conclusions more effective -- -- Always point back to Christ. Offer an opportunity to receive Christ and expect people to respond. -- End with … Keep Reading »
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How To Make Your Online Giving Effective
February 24, 2012 By Mark Brooks
Please tell me your church has an online giving portal! If you need convincing about the effectiveness of online giving consider a couple of testimonials from two of my churches. In doing research … Keep Reading »

Prayer Walking: Putting Legs to Your Prayers
February 24, 2012 By John Herring
If we want to see God show up and show out we have to be willing to get out of the way. We are a culture that ‘plans’ everything and then asks God for His approval. But I believe that if we … Keep Reading »

Developing a Worship Service Prayer Team – Part 2
February 24, 2012 By John Herring
Earlier this week I posted about developing a prayer ministry at our church. I want to continue to share some of the thought process for this ministry. God has gifted the whole body of Christ to be … Keep Reading »

Free eBook: The 2011 Year In Hollywood Movies – Leadership Edition
February 24, 2012 By Pastors.com Staff
Brian K. Dodd writes an amazing blog about leadership, often tying together themes from the surrounding culture and biblical principles of leadership. He's just released a free ebook entitled The 2011 … Keep Reading »

How to Give Your Sermon Conclusion More Impact
February 24, 2012 By Pastors.com Staff
We spend hours working on our sermons, in particular, making sure we grab the congregation’s attention at the start. Yet, far too many of us simply trail off at the end. We never press the … Keep Reading »
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