In Preaching Articles: "Glory" showing 1-15 of 17

Christmas: Glory!

By Sermoncentral on Dec 25, 2019

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

Tags: Christmas, Glory, Preaching, rc sproul

The Strange Glory Of Ordinary Things

By Sermoncentral on Aug 14, 2021

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-15

Tags: Glory, Preaching, Ordinary, john piper

R.c. Sproul: The Glory Of Christmas

By Sermoncentral on Dec 19, 2015

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

Tags: Preaching

The Most Important Word In The Bible?

By Lance Witt on Aug 22, 2016

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

Live To Make God Look Good

By Sermoncentral on Sep 1, 2017

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

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

You Were Made For Christmas

By David Mathis on Dec 23, 2017

You were made for the Great Joy of Christmas.

Scripture: Luke 2:18, Matthew 1:21, 1 Peter 3:18, Luke 2:14

Tags: Emmanuel, Christmas, Advent, treasure, Glory to God, christ child, Christmas Gospel, Joy in Christ, Christmas Joy  (view more)  (view less)

The First Step To Sparking Innovation In A Stuck Church

By Sermoncentral on Mar 30, 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

John Piper’s Prayer In The Path Of Hurricanes

By Sermoncentral on Sep 11, 2017

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

John Piper: God Doesn't Take Risks

By John Piper on Jun 8, 2018

"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

How To Preach A Funeral For God's Glory

By Harry Reeder on Nov 5, 2018

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

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2:21

Tags: Preaching, Funeral, privilege, preach

The Chase Scene Of The Cross

By Sermoncentral on Apr 14, 2014

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

The Pastoral Heart And Inevitability Of Suffering

By Sermoncentral on Oct 7, 2017

"The forces of American culture are almost all designed to build the opposite worldview into our people’s minds. Maximize comfort, ease, and security. Avoid all choices that might bring discomfort, trouble, difficulty, pain, or suffering. Add this cultural force to our natural desire for immediate gratification and fleeting pleasures, and the combined power to undermine the superior satisfaction of the soul in the glory of God through suffering is huge."

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, Psalm 34:19, Matthew 13:44, John 15:20, 1 Corinthians 15:19, Acts 14:22, 2 Timothy 3:12, Hebrews 9:27  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Teaching, Perseverance, Preaching, suffering, glory of God, faithful preaching, Purpose of Preaching, Satisfied in Christ  (view more)  (view less)

7 Ways To Tell If It's A God Thing

By Ron Edmondson on Oct 25, 2011

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: Faith, Ministry, Prayer, opportunity

10 Tips Every Rookie Preacher Should Hear

By Peter Mead on Apr 2, 2019

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: Preaching, rookie, glory thief, discriminate

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

By David J. Lose on May 18, 2015

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