In Preaching Articles: "Glory"

Christmas: Glory!

By SermonCentral on Dec 24, 2019

There were points in our Savior's life when His glory shone temporarily through the veil.

Tags: Christmas, Glory, Preaching, rc sproul

The Most Important Word In The Bible?

By Lance Witt on Jul 20, 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

The Strange Glory Of Ordinary Things

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 13, 2021

John Piper's antidote to keep a preacher from going crazy.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-15

Tags: Glory, Preaching, Ordinary, john piper

God’s Sovereignty And Glory

By Derek Thomas on Jun 29, 2022

God's sovereignty is a central pillar of Christian belief and the clear teaching of Scripture. But what does it mean?

Scripture: Proverbs 16:33, Genesis 6:6-7, 2 Timothy 2:13, Genesis 1:1, Romans 9:20-21, Matthew 28:19, Romans 13:3, 1 Peter 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Theology, Human Responsibility, preaching, Preaching, Sovereignty  (view more)  (view less)

How To Preach A Funeral For God's Glory

By Harry Reeder on Jun 20, 2025

Here's why one seasoned pastor considers preaching a funeral one of his greatest privileges.

Tags: Preaching, Funeral, privilege, preach, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

R.c. Sproul: The Glory Of Christmas

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 21, 2023

"Every human being longs for a savior of some type. "

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Live To Make God Look Good

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 1, 2022

The great tragedy of the universe is that while human beings were made to glorify God because of who they are and what they see, we have all fallen short of this purpose.

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Romans 3:23, Romans 1:23, Isaiah 40:4, Isaiah 42:8, Isaiah 44:23, Isaiah 48:9-11, Isaiah 60:2, Isaiah 49:3  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: glory of God, meaning of life, glorify Christ, what is the purpose of life, Eternal Purpose, Self glory, Sin  (view more)  (view less)

10 Tips Every Rookie Preacher Should Hear

By Peter Mead on Sep 22, 2025

Sage advice we all wish we had heard when we were just starting out. Do you know a young preacher who might benefit?

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Tags: discriminate, preaching, Preaching, rookie, glory thief  (view more)  (view less)

The First Step To Sparking Innovation In A Stuck Church

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 29, 2021

Church leaders need to spark the creativity of innovative believers by figuring out how to say yes to their passion.

Tags: Teamwork, Lay Leadership, ideas, work for God's glory

How To Get Your Prayer To Work

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Mar 24, 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

Five Marks Of A Servant Leader

By SermonCentral .com on May 15, 2022

What traits do we look for in a leader that suggest his fundamental orientation is Christlike servanthood?

Scripture: Philippians 1:25, Matthew 20:26-28, Psalm 15:4, Ephesians 6:6, John 7:18, 1 Timothy 3:1-13, 1 Corinthians 11:16, 1 Corinthians 5:2, 1 Corinthians 9:7, Luke 22:25-56, John 13:1-17, Matthew 16:23, Philippians 2:9-11, Matthew 18:15-20  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: servant leadership, servanthood of Jesus, servant leader, glory of God

John Piper: God Doesn't Take Risks

By John Piper on Mar 19, 2025

"It is hard to exaggerate how important it is for the mission of the church...to have a fully biblical vision of the greatness and the sovereignty and the glory of God."

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:31, 1 Corinthians 15:31

Tags: Preaching, Risk, preaching

The Chase Scene Of The Cross

By SermonCentral .com on Feb 14, 2024

Great preaching follows a line to its climax. Hal Seed points to the glory of the cross and resurrection as the climax of God's story with humanity.

Tags: Easter, Preaching, Cross, Hal Seed, preaching, Jesus  (view more)  (view less)

7 Ways To Tell If It's A God Thing

By Ron Edmondson on Apr 2, 2023

Ron Edmondson: "God calls people to seemingly impossible tasks. It gives Him glory when I can’t do something, but He can."

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Tags: opportunity, ministry, Faith, Ministry, Prayer  (view more)  (view less)

You Can Preach About Pentecost Then, But What About Pentecost Now?

By David J. Lose on May 22, 2023

Few holidays present themselves as ripe for nostalgia as Pentecost. Weren't these the glory days of the church--spirit-filled preaching, attentive listening, 3,000 converted in a single day?

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, John 2:1-12

Tags: Preaching, preaching