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Do You Want to Be Happy? Everyone wants to be happy. We spend our money, time, and energy chasing our version of the good life. And on the way, we run ourselves into physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. But what if the happiness we’re all striving for isn’t the happiness we were created for? Pastor and author Dr. Derwin L. Gray believes there is a better road to happiness, and it is found in the Beatitudes of Jesus. In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus revealed the shocki ...
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The Transforming the Church Podcast, hosted by Dr. Derwin L. Gray, empowers ministry leaders through Gospel-shaped, Christ-centered ministry practices that will encourage God's people to live on mission with Jesus and equip leaders to lead courageously. In each episode of the Transforming the Church Podcast, your heart will be ignited to lead a movement of everyday missionaries.
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Transform your preaching with SermonCraft! We interview some of today's best communicators to learn their secrets to captivating talks. Say goodbye to endless prep. Find your voice. Master your message. Every episode is like a masterclass. Are you ready to revolutionize your sermons? Tune in to SermonCraft – where the art of preaching is made practical and tactical. This is a podcast for communicators who teach regularly and want to become better and more confident in the art and craft of pr ...
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Crafting Sermons with Heart: A Conversation with Pastor Derwin Gray
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Host: Chase Gardner Guest: Pastor Derwin Gray, Lead Pastor of Transformation Church Duration: 36 minutes Summary: In this inspiring episode of the Sermon Craft Podcast, host Chase Gardner dives deep into the art of preaching with Pastor Derwin Gray of Transformation Church. Known for his dynamic and heartfelt sermons, Pastor Gray shares his unique …
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Dangers of the Prosperity Gospel, Ministry in Germany, and a Message to American Christians with Pastor Dave Schnitter
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Guest: Andrew Hopper, Founding Pastor of Mercy Hill Church, Greensboro, North Carolina Introduction: Chase introduces the podcast, focusing on enhancing preaching skills. Andrew Hopper, known for his dynamic leadership and preaching, is this week's guest. Journey to Preaching: Andrew shares his calling to preaching at a young age and his early expe…
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Friday Night Lights, Forgiveness, and Future Glory: The Vision Casting Episode
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Dr. Derwin L. Gray unpacks the power of effective vision casting for life transformation within the church. Drawing from the words of Jesus, he shares personal stories of forgiveness and reconciliation, highlighting the need for unity in a world plagued by division and racism. By outlining practical steps for casting vision and emphasizing the call…
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Navigating Challenges and Embracing the Call to Preach with Jay Thomas
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Guest: Jay Thomas, Lead Pastor of Chapel Hill Bible Church Challenges and Reflections: Jay shares the challenges faced by his church in the aftermath of significant societal events, including the presidency of Donald Trump, George Floyd's murder, and the Capitol raid, leading to a personal crisis of faith and purpose. Jay's journey from considering…
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Discovering Your Unique Voice in Preaching with David Marvin
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Guest: David Marvin, Teaching Pastor at City Bridge Church, Texas, and former leader of The Porch ministry for young adults. Description: In this inspiring episode of SermonCraft, Chase Gardner sits down with David Marvin to explore the art of preaching with authenticity and impact. David shares his journey from his first sermon in 2006 to becoming…
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4 Keys to Becoming a Missional Church That Blesses Its Community
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In this episode of The Transforming the Church Podcast, we have one driving question: Should we even exist if our community doesn’t change? Join Dr. Derwin L. Gray as he shares his stories on cultivating communities that bless those around them through the driving question. He boils it down to 4 Key Characteristics of churches that positively impac…
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J.D. Greear's Blueprint for Effective Preaching and Teaching
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Introduction: A warm welcome to communicators and preachers looking to refine their craft, featuring lead pastor and author J. D. Greear. J.D.'s Preaching Journey: From aspirations to actualization, the importance of a calling in church leadership. Global Influence on Preaching: How missionary work shaped J.D.'s approach to making disciples through…
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This podcast is for communicators who teach regularly and want to become better and more confident in the art and craft of preaching. We interview some of today's best communicators about their unique processes, habits, and secrets of turning a blank page into a captivating talk so that you can stop wasting valuable time and sermon prep. Find your …
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Hey there! In this episode of Transforming the Church, Dr. Derwin L. Gray shares some powerful insights on evangelism. He draws from his personal experience of encountering a man he refers to as the "naked preacher" and the profound impact this had on his faith journey. Through this encounter, Dr. Derwin L. Gray learned valuable lessons about the t…
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4 Lessons from Gandhi on Reaching Unbelievers
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In this episode of The Transforming the Church Podcast, we're diving deep into the core of Christianity: love. Join Dr. Derwin L. Gray as he unpacks the profound impact of truth, inspired by Dr. Norman Geisler, that can utterly transform local churches into breeding grounds for everyday missionaries. From living authentically like Jesus to nurturin…
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Welcome to the Transforming the Church Podcast With Dr. Derwin L. Gray
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Join Dr. Derwin L. Gray as we ignite a revolution of passionate Jesus followers, embracing the mission to transform the church and reconcile the world with the Gospel. Through this podcast, you will learn how to: Transform your church and mission for impact. Love Jesus and people to transform lives. Witness the Gospel's impact on society. Experienc…
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The Good Life Bible Study eBook with Video Access includes electronic content for eight sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” and tips for leading a group. Also, each eBook contains unique codes that enable you to access teaching videos for each session. Everyone wants to be happy. We spend …
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The Good Life Bible Study eBook with Video Access includes electronic content for eight sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” and tips for leading a group. Also, each eBook contains unique codes that enable you to access teaching videos for each session. Everyone wants to be happy. We spend …
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The Good Life Bible Study eBook with Video Access includes electronic content for eight sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” and tips for leading a group. Also, each eBook contains unique codes that enable you to access teaching videos for each session. Everyone wants to be happy. We spend …
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The Good Life Bible Study eBook with Video Access includes electronic content for eight sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” and tips for leading a group. Also, each eBook contains unique codes that enable you to access teaching videos for each session. Everyone wants to be happy. We spend …
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The Good Life Bible Study eBook with Video Access includes electronic content for eight sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” and tips for leading a group. Also, each eBook contains unique codes that enable you to access teaching videos for each session. Everyone wants to be happy. We spend …
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The Good Life Bible Study eBook with Video Access includes electronic content for eight sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” and tips for leading a group. Also, each eBook contains unique codes that enable you to access teaching videos for each session. Everyone wants to be happy. We spend …
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The Good Life Bible Study eBook with Video Access includes electronic content for eight sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” and tips for leading a group. Also, each eBook contains unique codes that enable you to access teaching videos for each session. Everyone wants to be happy. We spend …
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The Good Life Bible Study eBook with Video Access includes electronic content for eight sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” and tips for leading a group. Also, each eBook contains unique codes that enable you to access teaching videos for each session. Everyone wants to be happy. We spend …
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The Good Life Bible Study eBook with Video Access includes electronic content for eight sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” and tips for leading a group. Also, each eBook contains unique codes that enable you to access teaching videos for each session. Everyone wants to be happy. We spend …
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