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what is a sermon
Church Leadership

What Is a Sermon? A Survey of Scripture . . .

Mark Scott explores what a sermon is, how Scripture describes preaching, and what faithful sermons should accomplish in the hearts and lives of listeners.

Mark Scott · June 6, 2010
good sermon
Church Leadership

What Is a Sermon? My Definition Has Changed Over the Years

Jud White reflects on creativity, humor, and the deeper goal of preaching: clearly explaining Scripture and applying it to individual and community life.

Jud White · June 6, 2010
midweek ministry
Church & Ministry

God at Work in the Middle of the Week

Small-town churches in Illinois and Indiana show how midweek ministry can reach children, serve families, and renew a congregation’s sense of mission beyond Sunday morning.

Barney Wells · June 6, 2010
great sermon
Church Leadership

What Is a Sermon? Three Words Describe . . .

Jeff Walling explains why great sermons last beyond Sunday morning, urging preachers to build around a clear image that is simple, vivid, and passionate.

Jeff Walling · June 6, 2010
2010 Campus Ministries List
Church & Ministry

List of Campus Ministries (2010)

A 2010 Christian Standard directory of campus ministries, including schools served, ministry names, leaders, phone numbers, websites, and email contacts across the United States and several international locations.

Greg Swinney and Staff · May 30, 2010
Law vs. Grace
Theology & Bible

What I Have Learned in 50 Years as a Theologian (Part 2)

Jack Cottrell examines Law vs. Grace, arguing that Christians become and remain justified by grace through faith while rethinking common Restoration Movement teachings about salvation and baptism.

Jack Cottrell · May 30, 2010
student mission trip preparation
Church & Ministry

From the Campus to the World

Greg Swinney reflects on how campus ministries can make short-term mission trips effective through prayer, preparation, service, and debriefing after a student mission trip to Sabinas, Mexico.

Greg Swinney · May 30, 2010
redemption and restoration
Church Leadership

Leading People Toward Redemption and Restoration (Part 3)

Ken Swatman offers practical guidance for pastors and leaders helping people walk through repentance, redemption, restored identity, healed relationships, and the careful restoration of leadership authority.

Ken Swatman · May 30, 2010
repentance
Care & Counseling

Leading People Toward Redemption and Restoration (Part 2)

Ken Swatman offers pastors and church leaders a practical framework for leading people through repentance, identifying its fruit, and moving toward redemption, restoration, and renewed obedience.

Ken Swatman · May 23, 2010
Haiti mission trip
Mission & Evangelism

The Night the Rocks Cried Out

Tracie Stanley reflects on a Lifeline Christian Mission trip to Haiti that became a firsthand witness to earthquake devastation, Haitian faith, prayer, suffering, and unexpected blessings.

Tracie Stanley · May 23, 2010
Communion hope
Theology & Bible

The Revolutionary Relevance of Christian Hope in Communion

Ash Barker reflects on sharing Communion in Klong Prem prison and discovering revolutionary hope in Christ’s body, blood, and promised return.

Ash Baker · May 23, 2010
Haiti earthquake relief
Mission & Evangelism

After the Earthquake in Haiti

Reggie Hundley reports how Christian ministries responded after Haiti’s 2010 earthquake with food, shelter, medical care, and long-term relief rooted in practical compassion and gospel hope.

Reggie Hundley · May 23, 2010
questioning believers
Discipleship & Spiritual Formation

Embracing Our Questioners

John Castelein urges churches to welcome sincere questions, engage struggling believers honestly, and build discipleship, worship, and teaching around thoughtful faith rather than fear.

John Castelein · May 16, 2010
pastor care retreat
Care & Counseling

Journey to Hope

A ministry couple arrives at a pastor care retreat angry, wounded, and exhausted—but through confession, counseling, and grace, they begin finding healing for their marriage and ministry.

Mike and Kari MacKenzie · May 16, 2010
confronting sin in church leadership
Church Leadership

Leading People Toward Redemption and Restoration (Part 1)

Ken Swatman offers practical counsel for pastors and church leaders preparing to confront sin with wisdom, patience, documentation, clear boundaries, and a redemptive goal.

Ken Swatman · May 16, 2010
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