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Best Podcasts of 2024
Bryan and Luke discuss their favorite podcasts of the year. View their full list at...
Christmas Reaching
Outreach ideas for the season. See photos at https://bryansamms.com/christmas-at-river-city/...
10 Tips for Preaching
Bryan shares 10 quick tips to improve your preaching. Connect with Bryan at https://BryanSamms.com...
2025 Conference Update
Register for Church Avance 2025 at https://bryansamms.com/church-advance-2025/ Learn about Pastor...
Help! Seminary Didn’t Teach Me This
Bryan and Luke discuss how seminary and Bible college are only the beginning of equipping pastors...
It’s Biblical
The government has hijacked Biblical values and perverted them into political issues. Connect with...
It’s Not Political
The government has hijacked Biblical values and perverted them into political issues. Connect with...
Hiring the Ideal Creatives
A sample of Luke's Church Advance HQ course. Get access to the full course at...
A Panoramic Overview of the Bible
A sample of Bryan's Church Advance HQ course. Get access to the full course at...
Sermon Prep with H.B. Charles Jr.
The introduction of H.B. Charles Jr.'s course on preaching. Get access to the full 3.5-hour course...
What I Love About the SBC
IT'S CHURCH ADVANCE HQ LAUNCH DAY! Sign up at https://ChurchAdvanceHQ.com Connect with Bryan at...
Transitioning to Modern Worship
A conversation about worship music and philosophies. Get notified with Church Advance HQ launches...
Defining Acceptable Worship
A conversation about worship music and philosophies. Get notified with Church Advance HQ launches...
Worship Music and Methods
A conversation about worship music and philosophies. Get notified with Church Advance HQ launches...
Concluding the Case for Consecutive Preaching (The Whetstone)
Continuing the Whetstone series. Get additional notes and resources at...
Advancing Cooperation and Gospel Integrity
Bryan shares a refresher on the vision and purpose of Church Advance. Get additional notes and...
Advancing Courage and Challenging Tradition,
Bryan shares a refresher on the vision and purpose of Church Advance. Get additional notes and...
Advancing Biblical Ministry and Healthy Dialogue
Bryan shares a refresher on the vision and purpose of Church Advance. Get additional notes and...
Mastering Context and Deepening Sermon Preparation (The Whetstone)
Continuing the Whetstone series. Get additional notes and resources at...
How I Wish the IFB Would Change with Dave Mallinak
A conversation with Dave Mallinak. Dave is an independent Baptist pastor serving at the Berean...
Bryan Responds to Paul Chappell
Bryan shares his thoughts on Paul Chappell's opposition to accepting funding from the Southern...
The Co-Vocational Pastor with Brandon Nicely
A replay of our conversation with Brandon Nicely on co-vocational ministry and the role of good...
Take the Slow Lane
A message from Bryan preached at River City Baptist Church. Connect with Bryan at...
Simple Salvation – Tom Farrell
A message from Tom Farrell preached at Beacon Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina Connect...
Outreach Efforts and Events
Bryan covers the importance of consistent gospel proclamation and public invitations as well as...
Mobilizing Your Church to Reach Others
Bryan discusses some key strategies for reaching and assimilating new members. Get additional...
Winning and Keeping People at Your Church
Bryan explores the powerful combination of hospitality and bible-based preaching. Get additional...
Continuing the Case for Consecutive Preaching (The Whetstone)
Continuing the Whetstone series. Get additional notes and resources at...
Discipling Your Children
Bryan continues the discussion on parenting and sharing what he's learned as he raises 5 children....
Raising Five Kids
Bryan continues the discussion on parenting and sharing what he's learned as he raises 5 children....