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Sermon Hits Home

Posted on July 6, 2018 by jesustrek

A preacher once delivered a powerful sermon against the evils of betting, only to find out later that one of the men in his church was a serious gambler. The preacher called the man and explained that his sermon was … Continue reading →

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Trying to Identify

Posted on January 30, 2017 by jesustrek

Many preachers intentionally dress a certain way when they preach in order to enhance the message they are trying to get across. Some preachers make different decisions than others. Some preachers change their mind over time about how they should … Continue reading →

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Need Some Help!

Posted on June 11, 2015 by jesustrek

A minister was conducting a graveside service at a cemetery on the top of a steep hill. It was a cold, wintry day, and snow covered the ground. As the preacher was reading from the Bible, the casket began to … Continue reading →

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Hard to Be Humble

Posted on February 17, 2012 by jesustrek

H.A. Ironside, who preached in the early 20th century, noticed that he was becoming proud of himself. His church was doing well, his messages were well-received and people were even recognizing him on the street. Realizing that he needed to … Continue reading →

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Three Stages of Ministry

Posted on July 15, 2011 by jesustrek

It has been said that there are three stages of ministry for a preacher in a local church, and a verse of Scripture that goes along with each stage. First comes the honeymoon phase. The preacher is new and exciting. … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Story?

Posted on February 24, 2011 by jesustrek

Fred Craddock Fred Craddock says that his mother took him to church when he was growing up; his father wouldn’t go. When asked about going to church, his father would always say, “Church doesn’t care about me. Church wants another … Continue reading →

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