In Preaching Articles: "Balance"

How To Balance Exegesis And Application

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 16, 2020

D. A. Carson, Tim Keller, and John Piper discuss the importance of preaching in a way that connects to listeners, draws them into the Word, and brings them back to the present day to live out what they've learned.

Tags: Hope, Preaching, difficult, Prep, Faith Hope Love  (view more)  (view less)

The Work Life Balance Myth

By Shawn Lovejoy on May 27, 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)

Why I Hate The Word Balance

By Lance Witt on May 30, 2023

A life of balance has always seemed like a “pipe dream”, something that just wasn’t realistic or attainable. To be honest, I don’t think I’ve ever had a moment of balance in my entire life. I can’t think of a single moment when every area of my life and ministry were “spinning” smoothly.

Scripture: Mark 10:46

Tags: Pastors, rhythm, emotional health

Of Course My Preaching Is Balanced--I Think

By Peter Mead on Oct 26, 2024

We tend to view ourselves as impartial and somehow capable of adjudicating "healthy balance" based on our own perspective. But how small our perspective can be at times.

Scripture: Daniel 9:4

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Does Your Preaching Balance Law And Grace?

By Nathan Aaseng on Nov 2, 2021

Even though law and grace are opposites in many ways, both have their place in the pulpit.

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Exodus 2:5, Exodus 2:1-10, Job 22:25-30

Tags: Grace, Law, Gospel, Preaching, opposites, grace, gospel, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Does Your Preaching Strike A Grace/Truth Balance?

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 16, 2021

In 25 years our church has only been picketed twice--two weeks in a row!--first by radically liberal nonbelievers for speaking truth, and then by radically conservative believers for showing grace.

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:8-9, Isaiah 40:1-15, Luke 18:1-8

Tags: Grace, Gospel, Truth, Preaching, Balance, grace, gospel, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How Your Calendar Is Killing You (And What To Do About It)

By Carey Nieuwhof on Jul 1, 2024

Here’s the sad truth: when your calendar is out of control, so are you. And so is your life.

Tags: pastoral leadership, Busyness, Time Management, productivity, Personal Life, Balanced Life, Workplace Balance, Schedule  (view more)  (view less)

To The Point: Ten Preaching Tips To Sharpen Your Skills

By Dr. Frank D. Macchia on Aug 12, 2021

Practical advice whether you're a novice or an experienced hand. Check this list.

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Tags: Preaching, Balance, experience, skill, practical advice  (view more)  (view less)

When Creativity Crosses The Line To Become Offensive

By Calvin Miller on Apr 14, 2025

Calvin Miller explains the balancing act between fresh presentation and outright impropriety.

Tags: Church, Communication, Preaching, Confidence, Creativity, communication, preaching, church  (view more)  (view less)

How Much Does A Pastor Share With His Wife In Regard To Confidential Matters?

By Brian Croft on Nov 10, 2022

Pastors, we must lead our wives well to capture a fruitful balance.

Tags: leadership, Pastors, lead, Godly Wisdom, pastoral leadership, church ministry, pastor's wife, good leadership, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Thom Rainer: Ten Signs A Pastor Is Becoming A Chaplain

By SermonCentral on Jul 2, 2019

How do you strike the balance between ministering to people's needs or equipping the folk?

Scripture: Philippians 1:1

Tags: Preaching, preaching

10 Things Healthy Churches Do Well

By Joe Mckeever on Jan 24, 2025

Whether we are a critic or a lover of the church — or for some of us, both — it's important to remain balanced.

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Tags: Church Growth, Healthy Church, Pastors, CHURCH LIFE, Church General, Accept  (view more)  (view less)

8 Must-Have Elements Of Your Easter Sermon

By Josh Reich on Dec 11, 2024

Eternities and lives hang in the balance--here's a checklist to keep you grounded for this very important sermon.

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31, Luke 24:1-12

Tags: Easter, Preaching, Easter Good Friday, Easter Resurrection, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

10 Preaching Questions With Tim Keller

By Colin Adams on Mar 10, 2020

Colin Adams interviews Tim Keller about the greatest perils in preaching, sermon prep, and balancing the demands of leadership.

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Tags: Exposition, blood, Preaching, preaching

Creating A Church Culture Through Sermons

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 17, 2020

Our responsibility is not only to feed the flock a balanced diet from Scripture but also to create a church culture within our congregation.

Tags: Preaching, preaching