In Preaching Articles: "God's Word" showing 361-375 of 428

Improvisation And The Art Of Preaching

By Joe Hoagland on Feb 20, 2021

When it comes to the art of preaching improvisation can play a big role, just like in music. Here at Rookie Preacher we advocate for a tight, well put together structure. But, that doesn’t mean you need to have every word memorized.

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Listening In A Noisy World

By Steve Smith on Feb 21, 2022

So much talking. So many words. So many meetings. So much information. How can we ever take in what we really need to receive to make sense of our lives, our days and most importantly, one another.

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Tags: Leadership Listening, Listening, MINISTRY OF PRESENCE, listening vs hearing

Wayne Cordeiro: When You Want To Call It Quits

By Wayne Cordeiro on May 9, 2018

Wayne Cordeiro offers tips for discerning when it's time to quit and when quitting is not God's best for you or your ministry.

Scripture: Luke 5:10-15, Luke 5:10, John 20:1

Tags: Preaching, quit, retire

Check Your Church's Outreach Heartbeat

By Kevin Harney on May 28, 2018

If your church is struggling to invest in reaching your community and the world, ask yourself this question: Are we a church that is on fire with a passion for God?

Scripture: Revelation 2:1

Tags: Faith, Heart, Growth, Health

The Powerful Difference Between Lecture And Lab

By Outreach, Inc. on Jul 16, 2018

There are untold thousands of Christians who can take the "God test" and get all the answers right, but who remain unformed and unchanged.

Tags: Discipleship, Preaching

6 Traits Of A Biblically Faithful Preacher

By Ben Mandrell on Jul 24, 2018

God has called preachers to be faithful rather than successful. How can we be sure we are staying true to the call?

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5

Tags: Faith, Study, Preaching, Culture, Relevance, Biblical  (view more)  (view less)

Why Preaching Grace Feels Dangerous

By Peter Mead on Jun 27, 2020

How many gospel preachers really preach the radical message of God's grace, and how many feel the need to qualify it?

Tags: Grace, Preaching, grace, preaching

Three Key Components Of A Solid Sermon

By SermonCentral on Oct 13, 2020

My audience matters so much to the heart of God, that He sent His only son Jesus to die on the cross for their redemption.

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Don't Sell The Gospel!

By SermonCentral on Dec 18, 2020

Peddlers are driven by greed for money and fear of pain. But let us preach Christ as the all-satisfying treasure and God-satisfying obedience.

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The Chase Scene Of The Cross

By SermonCentral on Feb 15, 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.

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The Clock Is Ticking

By Lance Witt on Jan 1, 2021

2021 is a clean canvas that God puts in our hands and with His help we can paint a beautiful picture this coming year.

Scripture: Romans 13:11-12

Tags: Perspective, New Year, Seize The Day, Opportunities, perspective  (view more)  (view less)

5 Top Priorities For Increasing Your Church

By Charles Arn on Mar 1, 2018

Whether you’re in a church of 20 or 20,000, these principles will help you to invest the talents God has given to your church.

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

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Feed The Flock, Lead The Flock

By Ben Mandrell on Sep 12, 2018

One of God's favorite metaphors in the Bible is that of a shepherd. All throughout the grand story of Scripture, the importance of leading the flock comes shining through.

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Overcoming Plagiarism In Preaching And Teaching

By Matt Perman on Mar 1, 2024

Matt Perman from Desiring God sets the record straight on what flies and what doesn't in the area of studying other's sermons.

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5 Excellent Reasons To Develop A Preaching Calendar And 3 Ways To Start

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Nov 11, 2021

The fact that God knows our story--individually and corporately, from beginning to end--means we need not specialize in "Saturday night specials."

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

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