In Preaching Articles: "Facing Controversy"

Five Steps To Respond To A Hurtful And Hateful Email

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 7, 2022

“You have no business being the pastor of our church. All you are interested in is getting your own way and changing all the good things we have going. People are saying you should be fired. I agree with them.”

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1

Tags: church ministry, Difficult People, Facing Controversy, criticism, Leadership, Perseverance, leadership, conflict, Criticism, loving people, pastoral leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Facing The Issue Of Biblical Literacy

By Ed Stetzer on Jan 13, 2022

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

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Tags: biblical literacy, teacher, Biblical Literacy, Pastor, Sermon Prep, preaching, preacher, bible, Bible, Preaching, pastor, Preacher, Teacher, sermon prep  (view more)  (view less)

The Catalyst Leader: Seeking God's Face

By Brad Lomenick on Dec 25, 2020

"Do you spend time each week, perhaps each day, intentionally tuning yourself to God?"

Tags: Seek, Time, preaching, Preaching, Face  (view more)  (view less)

Facing These Questions Can Improve Any Preacher

By Charles Stone on Jun 7, 2021

The time we invest in sermons and the time people invest in listening to them should make us pause to evaluate our efforts.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-20

Tags: biblical preaching, preaching, Preaching, invest, Improve, questions  (view more)  (view less)

Facing The Issue Of Low Or Infrequent Church Attendance

By Ed Stetzer on Apr 19, 2024

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

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24

Tags: why go to church, community, preaching, church attendance, fellowship, Fellowship, Community, Preaching, Church Attendance  (view more)  (view less)

Do You Know The 4 Pillars Of Guest Preaching?

By Pete Wilson on Feb 7, 2023

Pete Wilson has keen insights not only for speakers but for listeners as well.

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Tags: methodology, preaching, controversy, Preaching, Respect, guest preaching  (view more)  (view less)

73 Problems Pastors Face And How To Address Them

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 12, 2021

Pastors face numerous problems on a daily basis. We've gathered 73 of the most-pressing issues and provided answers and discussion.

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5 Ministry Killers Every Pastor’s Wife Faces

By Charles Stone on Aug 21, 2025

Eight in ten pastors’ wives say they feel unappreciated or unaccepted by their husband’s congregations. Charles Stone and his wife give insight into how to protect your spouse and your marriage during the sometimes difficult calling of pastoral ministry.

Tags: Ministry, stress, Marriage, wife, family, Stress, Pastoral Care, Ministry Health, Pastors Wife, Marriage Support, Church Body of Christ, Marriage General, church leadership, ministry, marriage support, Church Leadership, relationships, priorities, home, Difficulties, pastoral care, Spouse  (view more)  (view less)

Seminary-Trained Preachers Face Unique Flaws: Are Yours On The List?

By Peter Mead on Dec 3, 2024

"You should wear your learning like your underwear: it's important that you have it on, but don't let it show."

Scripture: Psalm 119:10-12

Tags: education, Seminary, preaching, Preaching

What Do Your People Want To Hear From The Pulpit?

By Ron Allen on Sep 14, 2020

"The most surprising challenge to emerge from the data is a request to preachers to bring controversial issues into the pulpit."

Tags: Preaching, preaching

4 Helps To Overcome The Traps Of Preaching Mother's Day

By Joe Mckeever on May 6, 2020

Let's face it: We're out of our league when trying to address the unique needs faced by mothers.

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:17-38

Tags: Preaching, mother's day

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

Do You Know The 4 Pillars Of Guest Preaching?

By Pete Wilson on Jan 6, 2023

Pete Wilson: "Don’t make controversial statements the church staff is going to have to clean up later."

Tags: Communication, Teaching, Preaching, Church General, communication, preaching, teaching  (view more)  (view less)

John Piper’s Prayer In The Path Of Hurricanes

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 7, 2024

A prayer for those facing the impact of the recent hurricanes.

Scripture: Romans 8:39, Job 38:1, Luke 13:4, Hebrews 13:5, Hebrews 13:8  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Serving Others, our rock, Perseverance, Hope, Prayer, glory of God, Hurricane, Grace of God, Faith, Comfort  (view more)  (view less)

When Pastors Get Pigeonholed

By Charles Stone on Jul 31, 2024

Pastors face a common vocational hazard: getting pigeonholed.

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:12

Tags: Preaching, preaching