In Preaching Articles: "Bible Influence" showing 1-15 of 119

11 Event Ideas For Using The Bible Miniseries Outreach Opportunity

By Scott Anderson on Nov 10, 2020

"The Bible" miniseries could be the biggest discipleship and outreach tool on the screen since "The Passion of the Christ."

Tags: Preaching, Bible Influence

One Pastor's View: Which Bible Translations Should You Read?

By Clay Smith on Jul 17, 2021

Here's how one pastor answers a commonly-asked question. How would you answer?

Tags: Bible, Holy Spirit, Guide, translation, Bible Influence, bible  (view more)  (view less)

One Critical Conviction

By Peter Mead on Apr 29, 2021

A preaching ministry is built on a whole set of convictions. Convictions about God, the Gospel, about people, about ministry.

Tags: Communication, Bible Influence, Bible Relevance, reading the bible, communication  (view more)  (view less)

Francis Chan: We Need To Think Biblically

By Francis Chan on May 12, 2018

Francis Chan says that his life is not radical compared to the lives in the Book of Acts.

Tags: Commitment, Preaching, action, radical, weird, Bible Influence  (view more)  (view less)

6 Non Negotiable Traits You Need To Increase Your Leaderships Influence

By Carey Nieuwhof on Sep 29, 2023

As harsh as it sounds, here’s the truth: if a leader doesn’t buy you, they’ll rarely buy your idea.

Tags: Humility, leadership, Influence, competence, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

The Bible Works!

By SermonCentral on Jan 10, 2019

Phil Strout: "Everyone has an opinion. And guess what? So does God, and he's communicated it to us."

Tags: Bible, Word of God, Opinion, communicate, phil strout  (view more)  (view less)

How To Apply The Bible

By Josh Reich on Sep 21, 2022

"When we read the Bible, we want to understand it and apply it. We want to know what the Bible says and how it affects our lives. We want something to happen, we want to get something out of it. But we’re often left frustrated and wondering what we missed."

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Tags: understanding, BIBLE STUDY, bible study, Personal Growth, Bible Study, soul care, Growing in Christ, Study the Bible, applying scripture  (view more)  (view less)

The Post-Sermon Bible Test

By Peter Mead on Jan 11, 2024

We preach hoping and praying for the message to mark and transform lives as it is preached. But what about after the sermon is over?

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Tags: Study, Preaching, the word, BIBLE STUDY, Bible Study, bible study, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Bible Software And Sermon Prep

By Peter Mead on Sep 13, 2018

When's the last time you invested in some tools of the trade?

Scripture: Luke 10:35-41

Tags: Computer, Preaching, software, Prep

Preaching That Keeps Bibles Open

By Peter Mead on Oct 6, 2018

Many preachers begin with "Open your Bibles ..." But how long do those Bibles stay open?

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-22

Tags: Bible, Preaching, average, interest

The Most Important Word In The Bible?

By Lance Witt on Jul 21, 2023

In your opinion, what is the most important word in the Bible? And you can’t say God or Jesus.

Scripture: Luke 7:50, Exodus 33:12-23

Tags: Glory

Reading Your Bible Relationally

By Lance Witt on Jun 18, 2022

Growing in knowledge is important, but knowledge without relationship is dangerous. That was one of the big issues Jesus had with the Pharisees. They had biblical knowledge but their heart was far from God.

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Tags: Scripture, Personal Growth, Quiet time, pastoral leadership

Eugene Peterson: The Bible Is Our Story

By Eugene Peterson on Jan 23, 2024

Before Eugene Peterson was a professor and writer, he was a pastor. Here's his wise counsel regarding handling God's word.

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-15

Tags: Bible, Story, bible truth, eugene peterson, Bible Truth, bible  (view more)  (view less)

What The Internet Is Doing To Our Brains

By SermonCentral on Mar 5, 2024

This completely secular video is instructional, AND could be a great intro for your next sermon.

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Tags: Internet, Power, Influence, Brain, brain  (view more)  (view less)

7 Actions Which Limit Leadership Success

By Ron Edmondson on Apr 7, 2021

My heart is for leaders. I have been in leadership roles for over three decades now. I’ve led large and small teams. Through my ministry I’ve worked with hundreds of leaders. A mentor of mine always reminds me the success of whatever is being led always reflects back to leadership.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10

Tags: leadership, success, Influence, trusting, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)