In Preaching Articles: "Angelic work" showing 1-15 of 86

The Hardest Part Of Ministry: Saying No

By David L. Hansen on Nov 16, 2018

Saying "no" can help focus your ministry, your leadership and your preaching.

Tags: Preaching, hard, Angelic work, say no, Ministry  (view more)  (view less)

How To Get Your Prayer To Work

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Mar 24, 2022

When we work, we work. But when we pray, God works!

Scripture: Matthew 6:10, Psalm 119:105, Mark 11:24, Hebrews 11:6, 1 John 5:14-15, Colossians 3:17, John 14:13, Matthew 6:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Faith, God's Glory, Jesus Name, confidence in prayer

Is Preaching Your Work Or God's?

By Peter Mead on Jul 28, 2021

Paul wrote and he wrote very strongly, but where was his confidence?

Tags: Paul, Preaching, work, action, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

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

Tags:

4 Deep Changes Your Preaching Should Produce

By Peter Mead on Mar 5, 2019

God's work is transformational. Is our preaching doing God's work?

Tags: Preaching, Character, Transformation, conduct, deep change  (view more)  (view less)

4 Signs Your Church May Not Need Small Groups

By SermonCentral on Jan 13, 2021

When it comes to small groups, what works for big churches may not work for small churches.

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-25

Tags: Preaching

Work Smarter, Not Harder

By Lance Witt on Jan 9, 2022

There is a story in the Bible about a very gifted and competent leader who wasn’t working smart.

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Tags: priorities, advice, Leadership Listening, walking wisely

The Work Life Balance Myth

By Shawn Lovejoy on May 26, 2022

Family and work can’t be balanced. The good news is that it’s not supposed to be.

Scripture: Proverbs 24:27

Tags: family, leadership, priorities, Balanced Life, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

A Question Pastors Need To Hear From Jesus

By Lance Witt on Jun 12, 2022

Ultimately, if God is not working in you, the joy of his work through you will be short-lived.

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Tags: leadership, pastoral leadership, soul care, receiving, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Why God Still Works Through Poor Preaching

By Peter Mead on Aug 17, 2021

How God works despite us and our preaching (and we need to be thankful for that!).

Tags: Gospel, Preaching, poor preaching, gospel, preaching, Paul, God  (view more)  (view less)

How Does John Piper Do Sermon Prep? (Surprise! He Starts On Fridays)

By SermonCentral on Jan 31, 2023

John Piper shares what works for him--but cautions that it may not work for you.

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Tags: Preaching, prepare, Time, john piper, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Bivocational? 4 Ways It Makes You A Better Preacher

By Adam Russell on Oct 25, 2021

Noah built a boat, Boaz was a farmer, Peter was a fisherman, Paul was a tentmaker and Jesus was a carpenter--they all had a common life before they had an extraordinary life.

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Tags: Preaching, work, hard work, Bi vocational, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Should I Leave My Current Ministry Position?

By Josh Reich on Feb 24, 2021

Too many pastors work at churches they would not attend if they didn’t get paid to be there. Think about this: If you work at a church, would you attend it if you didn’t get paid to be there?

Tags: Job, Preaching

5 Words Of Wisdom To A Growing Church

By SermonCentral on Feb 11, 2022

It is GOD’s Kingdom, not ours, that is expanding. We may work hard and dream big, but every single spiritual change we see in the lives of people is completely and entirely a work of God.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Tags: Wisdom, Humility, Church Growth, relational leaders

What Are Your *pulpit Cooking Options*?

By Peter Mead on Sep 30, 2018

Peter Mead works the "feeding the flock" metaphor 10 different ways.

Tags: Preaching, teach, cook, option