Preaching on Sunday mornings is such a simple thing, and by complicating it, I think we all do ourselves and the audience a disservice. It is very simple. Here is the model: Make people feel like they need an answer to a question.
ANDY STANLEYHere’s something to think about: If God appeared to you and asked, “Why should I let you into heaven?” how would you answer?
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If a man can predict his own death and resurrection, and pull it off, I just go with whatever that man says
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Everything now will prepare you for the next step. Don’t run from adversity; lean into it with all your heart and God will make you a leader worth following.
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Your greatest accomplishment may not be something you do but someone you raise.
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I can’t make people fall in love with Jesus, but I can arrange dates.
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Blessed is the man who gets the opportunity to devote his life to something bigger than himself and who finds himself surrounded by friends who share his passion.
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God often showcases his power on the stage of human weakness.
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Jesus doesn’t take sides; He takes over.
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You will never maximize your potential in any area without coaching. It is impossible. You may be good. You may even be better than everyone else. But without outside input you will never be as good as you could be.
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When happiness points in one direction while wisdom, truth, integrity, and common sense point in another, that’s when really smart people start doing really stupid things.
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The Church must stop expecting outsiders to act like insiders while insiders act like outsiders.
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Spiritual maturity is measured in terms of persevering faith, not perfect behavior.
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Telling someone they’re wrong is not the same as leading or inspiring them to do what’s right.
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My high school science teacher once told me that much of Genesis is false. But since my high school teacher did not prove he was God by rising from the dead, I’m going to believe Jesus instead.
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Your friends will determine the quality and direction of your life.
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Which of these statements creates more anxiety in you: ‘There is no God’ or ‘There is no money’?
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