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There is something conspicuously absent from modern preaching—sermons so hard on sin that people are offended . Not sermons that mention the word “sin” in passing or call it out in soft, innocuous terms. But the kind that is so specific, so personal, and so direct that it angers everyone in the room and makes them want to throw the preacher off a cliff.   Tell me, when is the last time you heard a sermon like this? So, why do preachers refuse to preach offensive sermons? Many

Discover a unique, 6-step process for reviving a Baptist church. Dr. Moore summarizes that process in this helpful pastor's guide. Watch now

You pastor a Baptist church, and your church is dying. You’ve tried all the things the denomination has recommended, been through all their revitalization workshops and talked to all their consultants, but nothing seems to help. What are you going to do now? I have been involved with Baptist churches (traditional Baptist churches, to be more precise) for nearly 30 years in nearly every capacity possible—volunteer, team leader, deacon, lead deacon, and pastor (four times). Thi

The vast majority of Baptist congregations today make widespread use of congregational voting in the decision making process of the local church. In fact, voting is more than simply an element of church polity in Baptist churches—it is central to the identity of the church itself. But is congregational voting biblical? Is this form of decision making really taught and affirmed in the New Testament (NT)? This article will attempt to answer these questions by doing the followin

Uncover the truth about the most destructive force in the church—the Christian senior. Explore the impact and consequences of this conduct.

The SBC pretends it is alive, but thousands of dead churches and tens of thousands more on the brink of death tell a different story.

Women today hold every office in the church, even those which for generations have been reserved for men. The biblical basis for this has been the reinterpretation of passages like 1 Timothy 3:1-13 to allow for female pastors and deacons. But is this reinterpretation valid? Does 1 Timothy support it? Further, do other New Testament (NT) passages that address this issue affirm this view? This article will analyze the issue of women deacons specifically and attempt to demonstra

At the heart of the decline of the American church is a devastating failure of leadership. This is especially true in traditional churches (smaller, established churches characterized by older members and older leadership; traditional hymns with few musical instruments; and more formal dress and service structures). The vast majority of these churches that still survive are experiencing attendance decline, particularly among young people, dwindling influence in their communit

The reason Baptist churches are dying is that they are full of idolatry. In this video, Dr. Moore helps you see if your church is too.