In Preaching Articles: "Good Habits" showing 1-13 of 13

A Preacher's Prayer

By Bob Hostetler on Oct 22, 2013

If you're not in the habit of praying before you preach, here's a good place to start.

Tags: Preaching, Prayer, habit

How To Preach Without Notes

By Ted Smith on Dec 9, 2020

Like all good preaching, good impromptu preaching depends on the long-term habits of the preacher.

Tags: Preaching, teach, memorize, note

How To Make The Most Of Your Morning

By Josh Reich on Nov 29, 2017

"There is a lot at stake in what we do with our mornings."

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Tags: Morning, priorities, distractions, Personal Growth, Quiet time, productivity, Good Habits, pastoral leadership, prayers  (view more)  (view less)

Two Keys To Flourishing In The Digital Age

By Tony Reinke on May 24, 2022

We all seem to sense that — for good or bad — our smartphones are changing us, our habits, and our relationships.

Scripture: Matthew 22:40, John 6:35, Luke 14:33, Luke 10:27, Matthew 13:44, Luke 10:1-25, Psalm 34:8, Psalm 73:25-26, Philippians 3:8, Matthew 10:37  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Jesus, Technology, Love Others, Love God

Warren: Life-Giving Habits Of Healthy Pastors

By Rick Warren on Aug 16, 2011

Rick Warren shares his leadership wisdom for staying healthy and effective for the long haul in ministry.

Scripture: John 1:12-13

Tags: Preaching, habit

Instagram Generation: Four Ways Smartphone Cameras Are Changing Us

By Tony Reinke on Jun 3, 2022

A spectacular waterfall exposed me to how my smartphone habits are getting passed to my kids.

Scripture: Hebrews 6:12, 1 Thessalonians 1:6, Philippians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 4:16, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Technology, Bad Habits, Next Generation, social media, Cell Phone, Sharenting  (view more)  (view less)

The Seven Habits Of Highly Effective Preachers

By Sermoncentral on Dec 28, 2019

Thom Rainer is a student of effective preachers. Compare your notes with his.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-3:17

Tags: Preaching, Effort, effective, Improve, thom rainer  (view more)  (view less)

Is Your Preaching Less Than Christian?

By Peter Mead on Oct 12, 2021

You need more than someone in the pulpit holding a Bible. Peter Mead warns us off of three "sub-gospel" habits.

Tags: Sin, God, Preaching, Fail

Ten Preaching Errors We Can All Avoid

By Jared Moore on Jan 7, 2019

Bad habits creep up softly. Have any of these slipped into your preaching?

Scripture: Esther 1:1-4:31

Tags: Preaching, neglect, error, avoid

The Cumulative Effect Of Our Little Choices

By Sermoncentral on Jun 17, 2022

Every day we’re becoming someone—the question is, who?

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Proverbs 4:14-15, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Ephesians 5:15-16, John 15:5  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Personal Growth, soul care, Habits, choices

1,000 Sermons Will Change Your Life

By Trevin Wax on Mar 26, 2020

Pastors, don’t underestimate the cumulative effect of your preaching. You are not dumping information into brains. You are forming the habits of your people, teaching them how to read and understand and apply the Bible for themselves.

Tags: Preaching, New life

When To Throw Away Your Sermon Notes

By Ted Smith on Nov 13, 2020

Some preachers think it's more spiritual to preach without notes. Others think it's more spiritual to use notes. What if it's both?

Tags: Discernment, Preaching, neglect, habit, note  (view more)  (view less)

9 Bad Habits That Limit A Church's Ministry Capacity

By Sermoncentral on Apr 6, 2021

It’s not about church growth. Or working harder. It’s about doing smarter ministry with our church’s current resources.

Tags: Lay Leadership, hindrances to prayer, ministry vision, Capacity