A while ago, we wrote about relevance. We wanted to do so again in order to discuss it a little bit more and find out a little bit more regarding this enigmatic relevance idea. Why talk about relevance? Because relevance seems to be sorely misunderstood, especially among Christians who crave the sensation of “relevance,” yet possess a muddled view of what it is and what it means for their life and ministry. This muddled view has gone beyond a benign fascination with cool, and has plunged some into a destructive vortex of a compromised orthodoxy.

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pastor resources · preaching · relevance · sermon

If you’ve been wanting to broadcast your sermons on YouTube, here’s how to get started. If you have a digital video recorder, you’re just a few steps away from uploading videos. Here’s how to start a church YouTube channel. Continue reading “How to Start a Church YouTube Channel” »

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How does someone stray from the faith? What kind of things cause someone to slip down into compromise, apostasy, and rejection? What are the factors? Let me tell you about one that may surprise you. It may seem like something innocuous, innocent, and harmless. But in reality, this black hole is one of the cancers of our Christianity, ruining believers and weakening the power-potential of the Kingdom. Continue reading “Hey Christian, who wants to be a millionaire?” »

christian lifestyle · church identity · church life · money

Real Christianity is risky business.

• “Barnabus and Paul: men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Acts 15:25-26).
• “Priscilla and Aquila: who for my life laid down their own necks” (Romans 16:3-4).

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You may have a small church, but you can have a big reach, thanks to technology. We live in the age of a global reach. Employing technology tools for God’s glory is a sobering responsibility. While technology has pitfalls and dangers, Sharefaith is a proponent of giving Christians the knowledge and ability to use it for God’s glory. Here’s how you can reach farther with your sermon. Continue reading “The Age of Global Reach – How to Go Viral with Your Sermon” »

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Every so often, Sharefaith interviews people who are involved in Christian ministry where creative arts and media are major part of their calling. We think you’ll find these interviews to be helpful as you learn from others who are serving God.

I spent some time catching up with Whitney George, from Church on the Move in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Whitney’s official title is Performing Arts Director, and his responsibilities are just about as vast and diverse as that title suggests. Whitney is a pretty talented guy. He is equally skilled at leading a worship band as he is at directing a drama, leading a brainstorming session, or watching a Notre Dame football game. So does it take mad skills and on-fire talent to be an effective Creative Arts director, Media Guru, or Guy Plugging in the PowerPoint Projector at church? Not according to Whitney: “I say this as humbly as I know how, but I think the most common misconception is that to do what I do, you have to be some sort of genius. I’m not a genius, I’m just called. If you’re called, then you’re also graced and equipped to do what God has called you to do..”

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If you know anything about Sharefaith, you know that we’re passionate about helping churches to proclaim the gospel effectively, and to magnify the name of Jesus. Media provides helpful tools for doing so. That’s why we are committed to helping churches, church leaders, and other ministries use technology and media to glorify God. Today, we wanted to share with you ten ways you can use a worship background.

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Any preacher probably has his favorite type of preaching. It’s totally legitimate to have a style of preaching that you love and do well at. But the problem comes when that becomes your only type of preaching. Sooner or later, sermons become predictable and routine. There are styles of preaching that are common to a lot of preachers–three point outlines, duty-driven sermons, or teaching on topics-only. In the process, there are many forgotten themes in preaching–themes which we would do well to remember and preach. Here are six. Continue reading “Forgotten Themes in Preaching” »

how to preach · pastor resources · preaching · preaching methods · sermon · sermon outlines

There’s a fine line between a “prayer request” and “gossip.” You know what I’m talking about? It could happen in small group meetings, personal conversation, and after church in the lobby. It begins with oh-so-spiritual verbiage, but quickly degenerates into rank gossip. Here’s how.

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christian character · christian identity · christian lifestyle

“Get involved in your community!” It’s a statement you see everywhere. Whether it’s a walk for diabetes, running for county council, or a local blood drive, getting involved in the community is an appeal that Christians can and should respond to. Here are ten ways your church can get involved in your community. Continue reading “10 Ways Your Church Can Get Involved in Your Community” »

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