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Humble Pie(ty)
Matthew 23:1-12
These are not the exact words of Jesus, but they come close: "Those who exalt themselves will eat humble pie, while those who eat humble pie will be exalted."... more
The Dumpster Redeemer
Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37
Some people make a living by turning trash into treasure. ... more
Code-Switching
Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25
Multilingual people switch linguistic "codes" easily as they move from one language to another. In this text, the aging Joshua is concerned about casual switching around with moral and religious "codes."... more
The Inclining Christian
Psalm 78:1-7
What does it mean to "incline" oneself to the things of God? ... more
Prepping for the Apocalypse
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Bomb shelters are not what they used to be. As world tensions heat up, preppers are getting ready for the apocalypse. But they're doing it in style.... more
The Victim's Name Is Jesus
Matthew 25:31-46
Will non-Christians get into heaven? ... more
From Fad to Foundation
Mark 13:24-37
Fidget spinners were hot items last summer (four to five months ago), but are they still cool? ... more
Thank You for Waiting
2 Peter 3:8-15a
You need to call customer service. So you tap in the number and wait. Then there's a voice. "Thank you for waiting. Your call is important to us." Right! ... more
Merely Christian
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity was published 65 years ago. Why is it one of the "best Christian books of all time," according to one survey?... more
A Dynasty of Grace
2 Samuel 7:1-7, 16
Many dynasties have come and gone throughout history, but one dynasty stands out. ... more
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- Bringing the Text to Life >> Cutting-edge material designed to spark your creativity and help you write your sermon
- Commentary >> An exegetical probe into the cultural, historical, grammatical and contextual meaning of the weekly pericope that provides a scholarly background for your sermon preparation
- PowerPoint Presentations >> Linked to related articles, providing virtually everything you need to prepare compelling sermons, week after week
- Animating Illustrations >> Insights, anecdotes, quotations and references to current events that dovetail with the sermon material or your preaching point
- Children's Sermons >> Simple stories help you reach the smallest members of your congregation
- Worship Resources >> Calls to worship, prayers, responsive readings and hymns relating to the Scripture theme that help create a worship experience that ties in seamlessly with your sermon
- Preaching Column >> Ideas to help your preaching throughout the church year
- Participation Pointers >> Will help you make your worship experience interactive and meaningful
- Movie Clip Suggestions >> Ideas for using movie clips to support your sermon material - for every Sunday from a leading media expert
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