Church & Ministry

May 14 | Discovery

Questions for group discussion for use with this week’s lesson titled “Punished” (Lamentations 5:1-22).

Preaching the Mother’s Day Sermon with Creativity and Compassion

"Over time I have become more aware of the pain many women, and sometimes men, experience on Mother’s Day," our Preach columnist Chris Philbeck shares. "Here are some suggestions…

SPOTLIGHT: ‘Pretty Feisty’ River Christian Church Embraces Big Growth

River Christian Church has seen God work in some interesting places—including the three years they met at a local funeral home and cemetery. The church also has seen God…

5 Sources for Illustrations to Enhance Your Sermons

From ‘Fringe’ to ‘Family’

May 7 | Disciplined

The people of Jeremiah’s day had a long stretch of discipline. The siege of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar took years; it ended in 586 BC when Jerusalem fell. The…

May 7 | Application (‘When the Gold Loses Its Luster’)

It’s surprising when precious metals like silver and gold serve as examples of “perishable things,” but the blood of Christ is far more precious. Gold can lose its…

May 7 | Discovery

Questions for group discussion for use with this week’s lesson titled “Disciplined” (Lamentations 4:1-22).

April 30 | You Are Invited

God invites all of creation to worship him. How extravagant should that worship be? . . .

April 30 | Application (‘Give the Lord Your MVP’)

"To sports fans, MVP means Most Valuable Player," David Faust writes. "[But] what if those letters stood for Most Valuable Possession? . . . Would you give your…

April 30 | Discovery

Questions for group discussion for use with this week’s lesson titled “You Are Invited” (Mark 14:1-9).

April 23 | The Hurting Are Invited

After feeding the 5,000 in the wilderness, Jesus retreated to the far northern country to gain some margin in his life. While there, he encountered a desperate mother…

April 23 | Application (‘When Things Don’t Go Your Way’)

In a culture obsessed with personal empowerment, the Lord offers a unique alternative to control. It’s called “surrender.”

April 23 | Discovery

Questions for group discussion for use with this week’s lesson titled “The Hurting Are Invited” (Mark 7:24-37).

Churches Continue to Help Florida Families 6 Months after Hurricane Ian

Six months after Hurricane Ian devastated portions of Florida, the recovery effort continues. “There are short-term victories, and there are long-term challenges,” said Gary Cox, teaching pastor at…