Category: Teaching

The Believer’s Tactics Against Satan’s Assault

In this sermon, Chris Eller discussed the concept of spiritual warfare, emphasizing the battle against Satan, who is identified as the serpent in Genesis 3. He explained Satan’s strategies of deception, division, discouragement, and temptation. Chris highlighted the importance of knowing one’s enemy and oneself, He outlined Satan’s influence through various human agents and structures, from average citizens to global elites. He then encouraged believers to put on the full armor of God, stay prayerful, and maintain community to resist Satan’s forces effectively.

Sermon Handouts and Listening Notes: Pros and Cons

To do or not to do, that seems to be the question when it comes to sermon handouts and listening notes. Every pastor has their own opinion on this topic. Some avoid sermon notes because they feel it restricts their freedom during sermon delivery. If they provide an outline of their sermon and then opt … Continue reading Sermon Handouts and Listening Notes: Pros and Cons →

Learning Styles: How to Lose More Than Half Your Audience Before You Start

Think back for a moment to your high school or college days. What classes would you label your favorites? Why? Now think about how you enjoy learning today? Do you like to learn in a solitary environment where it is just you and a book and you can think deeply? Do you like to learn … Continue reading Learning Styles: How to Lose More Than Half Your Audience Before You Start →

The Value of the Long Tail in Ministry

Mention “the long tail” to most pastors, and they will think of the familiar caricature of the devil: spiked horns, pitchfork, and a long tail. The truth is, the long tail is a concept that has proven a very valuable resource for the church, and something that pastors should diligently work to employ in their … Continue reading The Value of the Long Tail in Ministry →

Dealing With Difficult Issues: Hebrews 6

As a Bible teacher/preacher, you need to know how to answer difficult issues, questions, and passages within the Bible. In an effort to give insight into how to deal with difficult passages, I’m providing a look inside how I tackled a particularly difficult text—Hebrews 6. Without doubt, Hebrews 6 provides one of the greatest theological … Continue reading Dealing With Difficult Issues: Hebrews 6 →

Facebook Page vs. Group: Which Should I Use?

I recently responded to a question regarding the differences between Facebook Pages and Facebook Groups. I use both extensively and thought I would share some of my preferences when making the decision whether to start a Page or a Group. When to Use a Facebook Page When we first started developing for the web back … Continue reading Facebook Page vs. Group: Which Should I Use? →