In Preaching Articles: "Alone With God"

Get Alone With God

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 21, 2022

As Jonathan Edwards expresses, and Scripture exemplifies, one aspect of a Christ-enamored heart is a gnawing ache to get alone with him.

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Matthew 4:1, Psalm 63:5-6, Hebrews 10:25, Luke 4:42, Matthew 14:23  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Solitude, Alone with God, soul care, intimacy with Christ

Thirty Seconds Alone With God: The Effects Of Our Phones On Prayer

By Tony Reinke on Sep 17, 2023

Our Twitter and Facebook habits make praying harder than ever.

Scripture: Colossians 3:2, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Deuteronomy 11:18-19, 1 Corinthians 7:35, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 13:22-23, 1 Corinthians 16:13, Titus 2:2, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 4:7, 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 16:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Ephesians 6:18  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: focus, distractions, Disciplines Prayer, focus on GOD

Don’t Try And Improve On God’s Methods

By Ray Ortlund on Apr 22, 2024

True awakening or revival is a glorious season in the life of the church when for His glory alone, God causes the ordinary means of His grace to make an extraordinary impact on many people.

Scripture: Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 11:27-30, Isaiah 1:15, Luke 19:9-10, John 3:8, Matthew 11:28-30, Acts 2:47  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Grace, Prayer, revival, Church revival, spiritual awakening, grace  (view more)  (view less)

Let's Stop Saying "Yeah, But . . ." To God's Grace

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 10, 2026

"Sit on your ‘but’ and let grace stand alone," says Karl Vaters.

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Why Exhortation Alone Is Not Enough In Preaching

By Bob Hostetler on Jan 13, 2023

Many sermons tell listeners what they should do but fail to move them toward real change. Effective preaching combines exhortation with identification, inspiration, and practical application.

Scripture: Romans 12:8, James 1:22, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12, Colossians 1:28  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, identification, inspiration, application, Homiletics, preaching, Application  (view more)  (view less)

Why Information Alone Cannot Make Disciples

By Outreach Inc. on Apr 9, 2025

The modern church excels at teaching information but often fails at formation. Real discipleship requires embodied obedience, risk, and lived imitation, not lectures alone.

Scripture: Luke 6:40, James 1:22, John 1:14, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Matthew 28:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Discipleship, Following Jesus

Magicians Work Alone, Preachers Work Together

By Sean Hamon on Mar 6, 2023

When we study and prepare in isolation, we limit what we can learn.

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31, James 4:1-15

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Why You Shouldn’t Prepare Sermons Alone

By Brian Croft on Sep 7, 2020

Inviting trusted church members into sermon preparation strengthens clarity, application, humility, and pastoral effectiveness.

Scripture: Proverbs 11:14, Proverbs 20:18, Proverbs 27:6, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Accountability, preaching

Shepherd God’s Flock: Equipping God’s People

By Chris Pascarella on Nov 6, 2022

"According to Scripture, pastors are called to equip the flock to do the work of ministry!"

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 4:11-12

Tags: Called to serve, be the church, Church Body of Christ, pastoral leadership, equipped for service, Equipping Disciples, Equipping The Body, church leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Shepherd God’s Flock: Protecting God’s People

By Chris Pascarella on Nov 23, 2022

Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. – Acts 20:28-29

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, Acts 20:28-29

Tags: protection, encouragement, Courage, Rebuke, Godly Leaders, daily prayer, pastoral leadership, shepherd God's flock  (view more)  (view less)

God’s Sovereignty And Glory

By Derek Thomas on Jun 29, 2022

God's sovereignty is a central pillar of Christian belief and the clear teaching of Scripture. But what does it mean?

Scripture: Proverbs 16:33, Genesis 6:6-7, 2 Timothy 2:13, Genesis 1:1, Romans 9:20-21, Matthew 28:19, Romans 13:3, 1 Peter 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Sovereignty, Theology, Human Responsibility, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Why Exhortation Alone Doesn’t Change Lives In Preaching

By Bob Hostetler on Jul 21, 2021

Many sermons emphasize exhortation, but lasting transformation requires more. Effective preaching connects with listeners, inspires the heart, and provides practical application.

Scripture: Romans 12:8, James 1:22, 2 Timothy 4:2, Hebrews 10:24, Colossians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, identification, inspiration, application, exhortation, preaching, Application  (view more)  (view less)

God’s Work In Your Depression

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 4, 2022

“Is this depression? I have almost no motivation for anything. I have been praying and I will keep praying for God to be my strength but how do you fight when you don’t feel like fighting?"

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2-3, Psalm 139:11-12

Tags: Emotions, Healing, endurance, Depression, Struggles, soul care, Fighting for Joy, Help for the Hurting  (view more)  (view less)

God’s Great Evangelistic Plan

By Peter Mead on Sep 26, 2022

"God’s plan to reach people with the gospel is not primarily evangelists or apologists, although both are vitally important. God’s plan to reach people with the gospel is the church."

Tags: Evangelism, Church, Testimony, great commission, Church Purpose of, Evangelism How To, gospel proclamation, Enjoy God, evangelism, church  (view more)  (view less)

You Don't Feel Like Preaching? You're Not Alone

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Nov 12, 2021

"Just like Habakkuk wrote on and just like Andre sang on, I would encourage you to PREACH ON."

Tags: pain, Habakkuk, Preaching, Feelings, ignore, preaching  (view more)  (view less)