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Fresh Funeral Sermons
An interview with author Scott Gibson




Plagiarism, Shmagiarism
The why and when of giving credit




When Your Stewardship Sermon Feels Like an IRS Audit
Your preaching can lead people to financial freedom and the adventure of faith.




When You Don't Look Forward to Special Days
Should preachers address holidays, both secular and religious?


The Heart of a Caretaker (Part 1)
Few things teach us more about ourselves and God than money.




The Heart of a Caretaker (Part 2)
Few things teach us more about ourselves and God than money.




Preaching in Passion Week
An interview with John P. Casey




What Should We Tell People to Do for God on the Job?
An interview with Styleer engineer and pastor Jim Rose.




Bridging the Marketplace Gap
How can church insiders get a hearing from marketplace experts about bringing Christ to work? An interview with pastor and author Andy Stanley.




When Your People Have Huge Jobs
In some careers, the decisions are tougher, the responsibilities heavier, the hours greater. People in these callings sometimes feel preachers do not understand their world. What to keep in mind when preaching about work to those with challenging jobs.


Special: When the News Intrudes
What do you say from the pulpit about national crises and tragedies?




Helping Christians in the Marketplace Make Tough Decisions
Preachers should acknowledge ambiguous choices and point to importance of motives.




Extending the Gift of Salvation
Proclaim the gospel, and give people an opportunity to make a decision




When the Sermon Goes to Work
Life on the job is too important to give it light treatment.




Robert Russell: Building Families in a Broken World
How to preach about family in a culture where family life is up for grabs.




Preaching Sex with Compassion and Conviction
How to communicate the biblical view of sex without becoming Dr. Ruth.




Preaching the Terrors
When your text is bad news


Preaching Hell in a Tolerant Age
Brimstone for the broad-minded




Preaching for Total Commitment
What does it take to convince people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ?




The Landmark Sermon
A clear word at the right time can keep the church from pulling apart




Preaching on Contemporary Issues
How to preach social trends and topics with wisdom




Preaching That Oh-So-Delicate Subject
Speaking about sex clearly and redemptively




The Ever-More-Difficult Marriage Sermon
In an age of divorce and remarriage, how can you preach graciously about lifelong commitment?




Sermons on Giving That People Actually Like!
It's all in your approach




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