Sam Rainer

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  Mar 17, 2024

  How to manage a constant complainer in the church

  The grouchy grumbler. The negative naysayer. The gloomy pessimist. Complaining has many forms.

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  Mar 3, 2024

  How can a Christian vote with peace of mind?

  Every Christian has a responsibility to vote. Don’t fall into the melodrama. Vote with peace of mind.

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  Jan 28, 2024

  The deacons every pastor (should) love

  In a lot of churches, deacons get a bad rap. If they do too much, people believe they’re trying to take over the church. If they do too little, then people call them lazy.  

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  Jan 21, 2024

  Why pastors struggle to ask for help (and how to get past it)

  Even pastors need to receive ministry as they pour into their churches. Asking for help is biblical and good for the soul.

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  Jan 7, 2024

  10 fresh pastoral prayers for the New Year

  I am sure you are preparing for an excellent start to the year, but don’t forget to pray! God’s plan for the church always includes prayer. 

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  Dec 24, 2023

  4 big reasons why pastors lack work-life balance

  Work-life balance is a vital part of living in a way that glorifies God.

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  Dec 10, 2023

  What pastors actually think about while they preach

  What exactly am I thinking while I preach?

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  Dec 3, 2023

  Christmas Eve is a Sunday this year (the big opportunity)

  The reality is this Christmas Eve may be one of the biggest opportunities you have for several years to come.

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  Nov 19, 2023

  7 tips to make sermon points more memorable

  He said, “Passion is the degree of difficulty one will endure to reach a goal.” It stuck with me all these years! This one point has guided so much about the way I live.

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  Nov 12, 2023

  Why your church needs more (often) announcements in worship

  Announcements are not the most important part of the worship service, but leaders should announce what’s most important to the entire church. And the answer is not more announcements.