In Preaching Articles: "Confidence"

Communicating With Confidence When People Distrust Pastors

By Ed Stetzer on Apr 20, 2024

This article is the fifth of six in a series on preaching in light of cultural shifts and biblical illiteracy.

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, pastor, Holiness, sermon prep, Pastor, Sermon Prep, preaching, teaching, holiness, Sermon prep  (view more)  (view less)

30 Seconds Before I Preached, These Words Filled Me With Confidence

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 5, 2022

When Brandon Cox was a young preacher, he knew where to turn for help.

Scripture: Isaiah 30:15-18

Tags: Preaching, Confidence, committed, preaching

If Jesus Gave A Ted Talk Principle 7—cultivate Confidence (Mindset)

By Charles Stone on Dec 31, 2022

Cultivate Confidence is the seventh instalment of an 8 part series on how neuroscience can improve your preaching.

Scripture: John 2:17, Matthew 4:18-22

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Ok, Your Sermon Is Complete, But Here's One Way To Improve Tomorrow's Delivery

By Nicholas Mcdonald on Sep 13, 2021

The content is solid and the application is spot on, but there's one more way to improve.

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Tags: Preaching, Confidence, slow down, Slow down

You Are Up To The Task Whether You Feel Like It Or Not

By SermonCentral .com on Feb 18, 2022

Deep in the heart of every man I’ve ever met lurks a daunting question that casts a shadow over every major challenge we ever face: Am I up to this?

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, Philippians 1:6

Tags: leadership, Courage, Overwhelmed, confidence in God, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

How To Get Your Prayer To Work

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Mar 25, 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

Sometimes I Feel Like Giving Up, But I Know Better

By Brandon Cox on Apr 27, 2024

Sometimes, I feel that I’m spinning my wheels and not getting anywhere, and that I’m failing to meet the expectations of others.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Tags: Holy Spirit, Discouragement, confidence in God, giving up

5 Right And Wrong Ways To Deal With Criticism

By Ron Edmondson on Mar 21, 2025

Criticism is inevitable in leadership. Here are five wrong responses to avoid and five wise practices that help leaders learn, grow, and steward feedback well.

Scripture: Proverbs 12:15, Proverbs 19:20, James 1:19, Ecclesiastes 7:5

Tags: leadership, Preaching, Criticism, Confidence, evaluation, criticism, Leadership, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

When Creativity Crosses The Line To Become Offensive

By Calvin Miller on Apr 14, 2025

Creative preaching can clarify truth or quietly undermine it. This article reflects on when creativity serves worship and when it crosses into embarrassment.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40, Colossians 3:16, Romans 14:19

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

Is Preaching Your Work Or God's?

By Peter Mead on Jul 29, 2021

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

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

The Most Difficult Aspect Of Praying

By Joe Mckeever on Jun 8, 2024

"If we cannot walk by faith and believe by faith–a redundancy, of course–we will stop praying."

Scripture: Psalm 23:3, Luke 18:1, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Tags: Faith, Prayer, God's Will, Confidence, Trust God, God in control, God hears prayer  (view more)  (view less)

7 Steps To Restoring A Powerful Pulpit

By Leslie Holmes on Sep 17, 2024

Preaching loses authority when gospel certainties are blurred. These seven foundational truths anchor preaching in power, clarity, and confidence.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:20-21, Romans 8:28-39, 1 Corinthians 14:8, Matthew 7:28-29, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Praise, Peace, Power, Preaching, pulpit, preaching, Pulpit  (view more)  (view less)

5 Reasons Why Some Pastors Don't Preach Grace

By Ron Forseth on Apr 1, 2025

Grace fuels confidence, obedience, and transformation. These insights address five common objections to preaching grace and show why it is essential for righteous living.

Scripture: John 1:14, Galatians 5:1, Titus 2:11-12, Romans 6:1-4, 2 Corinthians 9:7  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Grace, Preaching, Pastoral Ministry, grace, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Finish Your Sermon Strong: 10 Mistakes To Avoid

By Peter Mead on Jul 19, 2024

Weak endings undo strong sermons. Learn the most common conclusion mistakes and how to land your message with clarity, confidence, and spiritual impact.

Scripture: John 19:28

Tags: Preaching, hermeneutics, Leadership General, preaching, Hermeneutics, Sermon Craft  (view more)  (view less)

Why The Clarity Of Scripture Deserves More Attention

By Peter Mead on Aug 7, 2021

The church rightly affirms the authority of Scripture but often neglects its clarity. Preaching should strengthen confidence in God’s Word, not undermine it.

Scripture: Psalm 19:7, Deuteronomy 30:11-14, Nehemiah 8:8, 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Tags: Preaching, Pastoral Ministry, preaching