Life After the Kids Leave: Finding New Purpose
The last child has left. The house is quiet in a way it has not been for twenty years. You […]
How to Preach on Discipleship in a Small Church
Discipleship is the central calling of the Christian life. Here is how to preach on it in a way that is both honest about the cost and genuinely hopeful about the transformation.
How to Preach on the Kingdom of God in a Small Church
The Kingdom of God is the central theme of Jesus’s preaching. Here is how to preach on it in a way that is both theologically faithful and practically transformative.
How to Preach on the Cross Without Making It Routine
The cross is the center of the Christian faith. Here is how to preach on it in a way that produces genuine encounter rather than familiar routine.
How a Small Church Can Minister to Families in Crisis
Families in crisis are in every small community. Here is how a small church can respond quickly, practically, and with genuine gospel care.
How to Preach on the Resurrection Every Year Without Repeating Yourself
The resurrection is the center of the Christian faith. Here is how to preach on it every year in a way that is fresh, faithful, and genuinely transformative.
How to Preach on Marriage in a Small Church Without Alienating Singles or Struggling Couples
Preaching on marriage well requires awareness of everyone in the room. Here is how to preach on it faithfully without making it feel like a lecture to people who are already struggling.
How to Preach on the Holy Spirit in a Small Church
The Holy Spirit is the most neglected person of the Trinity in most small church preaching. Here is how to preach on him faithfully, avoiding both the extremes of cessationism and charismatic excess.
How to Preach on Generosity Without It Feeling Like a Fundraiser
Generosity is a spiritual discipline, not a financial transaction. Here is how to preach on it in a way that produces genuine generosity rather than guilt or resentment.
How a Small Church Can Build a Ministry to People in Recovery
People in recovery need community more than almost anything else. Here is how a small church can offer genuine community, genuine gospel, and genuine support to people in recovery.