In Preaching Articles: "Building Blocks" showing 16-30 of 32

One-Man Band Or Symphony

By Lance Witt on Sep 28, 2023

Whether you are leading a team or you are a member of a team, you must keep your eye on the bullseye of health and productivity.

Tags: Teamwork, team building, pastoral leadership, servant leadership

Build Your Sermon Series On The Wonder, Worry And Wishes Of Your Congregation

By Charles Arn on Mar 9, 2024

The most important thing has to do with your sermon topics. They should address people's life issues and questions about the faith.

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Job 21:7-34

Tags: worry, Wonder, Relevance, Wish, Worry, preaching, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Why Millennials Won't Build The Kinds Of Churches Their Parents Built

By SermonCentral on Aug 8, 2023

We can't treat Millennials as a homogeneous group. We have to minister to them as individuals, instead.

Tags: Restoration, Culture, future generations, millennials, culture  (view more)  (view less)

I Love Tv Shows, But I Don't Build My Sermons On Them

By Jonathan Malm on Feb 17, 2024

By all means we should connect with our listeners, but how we make that connection is a crucial choice.

Scripture: John 8:14-27

Tags: Preaching, permission, Reference, tv show, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Building A Preaching Team – Part Ii: Calendars, Rhythms And Getting Everyone On The Same Page

By Ross Lester on May 14, 2024

Many people are intrigued but leery of using a preaching team approach. This article aims to provide some practical answers to the obstacles involved in the process.

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, Preaching Help, Pastoral Ministry, Pulpit Ministry, church ministry, Preaching Team, Ministry help, preaching, teaching  (view more)  (view less)

The Barnabas Factor: Five Practices To Help You Find More Leaders

By Larry Osborne on Jan 30, 2024

Larry Osborne explains "the Barnabas Factor" in successfully building church teams.

Scripture: Acts 4:36

Tags: Growth, Discipleship, leadership, pastor, Barnabas, development, lead, Mentor, Leadership General, Pastor, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Should You Start A Chapter Of The Boring Preacher's Club?

By Michael Duduit on Sep 28, 2020

In a culture obsessed with activity and extremes, a little bit of boring can build character.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Don't Put The Brakes On Summer Groups

By John Gilman Ii on Jun 21, 2024

It’s tempting to waive the white flag, to throw your hands up in surrender, to the summer slump. Many churches simply resign their efforts and re-appropriate them in the fall. First on the chopping block of suspended ministries are groups.

Tags: relationships, Volunteer, creative, Church Small Groups

Has Hollywood Caused Us To Set The Preaching Bar Too High?

By Nathan Aaseng on Oct 18, 2019

Pastors are not called to win Academy Awards in screen-writing. We are called to help build the kingdom, brick by brick.

Tags: Preaching, hollywood, set the bar, expectations

Success Is Never About Defeating The Giants

By Brandon Cox on Nov 27, 2023

Success isn’t about beating giants. It’s about building a life that grows through trials and challenges.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-37

Tags: success, goals, achievement, pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, success in ministry, Facing Giants, church ministry  (view more)  (view less)

Three Pillars Of A Strong, Dynamic Ministry

By SermonCentral on Feb 10, 2023

Brandon Cox: "When it comes to leading a strong ministry and building a healthy church, it takes more than solid theology or smart strategy."

Tags: Ministry, strategy, strength, Power of God, Pillar, ministry  (view more)  (view less)

Find Your Way To A Perfect Preaching Calendar

By SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2021

Planning for multiple locations forced us to think further ahead and formulate concrete principles around which we build each series.

Scripture: John 15:5-10

Tags: Preaching, perfect, Principles, calendar

Liquid Teams

By Lance Witt on Nov 28, 2023

What are the makings of an exceptional team?

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16

Tags: leadership, strategy, Teamwork, team building, pastoral leadership, church ministry, church leadership, Team Dynamics, e, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Small Does Not Equal Broken: 5 Steps To Greatness In A Small Church

By SermonCentral on Apr 19, 2021

Where are all the great small churches? Would you know one if you saw one? They exist. There’s no doubt about that. There are great small churches in every country, serving every ethnic group and in virtually every language. They worship in every imaginable liturgical style and they meet in every type of building – including no building at all.

Tags: Perseverance, Determination, Church size, Expectation, big versus small  (view more)  (view less)

The Leadership Quality Nobody Talks About

By Lance Witt on Jan 4, 2022

Jesus did not come to cajole or manipulate people. He did not come to debate or lead by forceful personality. He never tried to gather a crowd or build an organization. He never marketed himself or developed his “brand”. Instead, he exemplified this quality that we all need.

Scripture: Matthew 12:19-20, Hebrews 5:2

Tags: Church leaders, Jesus' leadership