The Five Gifts Podcast

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Charles Russell has served in Pastoral Ministry for 26 years. He is also a certified John Maxwell speaker, coach, and trainer for staff, leadership teams, and volunteers. He has a Masters in Organizational Leadership. Find out more at charlesrusselltraining.com.

Bruce Ritter Bruce Ritter has been a lead Pastor for 28 years and a Spiritual Life and Leadership Coach since 2005. He is also a consultant with Church Life Resources. He has a Masters in Pastoral Ministry and a Doctorate in Evangelism and Discipleship. Check out more at his website Coaching Cardia.

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Transformative Preaching: The Gift of Prophet and Teacher

2025-09-22

What if your sermon wasn’t just a message, but a moment where God’s voice broke into people’s lives? And what if, beyond inspiration, it equipped them with clear steps to live out their faith on Monday morning? That’s the beauty of prophetic and teaching gifts working together in preaching—hearing God’s voice and applying it with clarity. In this episode of the Five Gifts Podcast, hosts Bruce Ritter and Charles Russell explore 15 best practices for preaching and six key questions that uncover God’s intended message from the text. In this episode of the Five Gifts Podcast, Bruce Ritter and Charles Russell explore the heart of effective preaching. Together they unpack 15 practical best practices from seasoned preachers—covering everything from sermon openings, transitions, illustrations, and applications—and then dive into six essential questions that reveal God’s intended message in Scripture. This conversation will help you:

Prepare sermons that connect with both Christians and seekers.
Preach with clarity, passion, and focus on one main point.
Avoid forcing your own ideas onto the text by asking the right interpretive questions.
Preach Christ as the hero and center of every message.

Whether you’re a pastor, teacher, or communicator of God’s Word, this episode equips you to preach with faithfulness and Spirit-led power.

Download Guide for Integrating the Prophetic and Teaching Gifts in Preaching

🔗 Explore more at: • Five Gifts Podcast & Resources: fivegifts.org • Coaching Cardia: coachingcardia.com • Charles Russell Ministries: charlesrussellministries.com • Charles Russell Training: charlesrusselltraining.com

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