In Preaching Articles: "Holy Spirit" showing 1-15 of 50

The Myth Of Spontaneous Preaching

By Lane Sebring on Oct 1, 2019

Some people think the work of the Holy Spirit is thwarted when the preacher makes an effort to improve his preaching.

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Do You Apologize For Your Preaching?

By James Scott on Nov 16, 2018

It's the Holy Spirit's job to bring conviction, but do you try to soften the impact?

Tags: Holy Spirit, Preaching, Conviction

Francis Chan On The Holy Spirit & Preaching

By Francis Chan on Jul 29, 2013

"Preaching is a time of blessing for me: I am closer to the Lord the more I teach, the more I preach."

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17, Exodus 3:1-6:12

Tags: Holy Spirit, Blessing, Preaching, francis chan

25 Best Pentecost Sermon And Worship Resources

By Sermoncentral on Apr 27, 2018

On Pentecost, the Church celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit's power to proclaim the risen Christ to the ends of the earth.

Tags: Holy Spirit, Worship, Pentecost, sermon

Allowing The Spirit To Take Control Of Your Sermon

By Leslie Holmes on Jul 31, 2018

Somewhere inside most of us who preach lingers the need to be in control. It's what we do best, but being in control is the worst thing we can be when it comes to preaching!

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-1:13

Tags: Holy Spirit, Preaching, Triune, Holy Spirit General

Back To The Heart Of Worship

By Sermoncentral on Feb 24, 2017

Jesus is greatly honored when we bring ourselves, with the Holy Spirit’s help, back to the heart of worship again and again.

Scripture: John 4:24, 1 Corinthians 10:12

Tags: Holy Spirit, Music, How to Worship, Church worship, fixing eyes on Jesus  (view more)  (view less)

4 Ways We Go Wrong In Thinking About The Holy Spirit

By Dr. Michael Horton on Jun 1, 2021

Who exactly is the mysterious third person of the Trinity? Why does he seem to possess less reality than the Father and the Son? Perhaps we think of the Holy Spirit as a divine force or energy that we can “plug into” for spiritual power. Or as the kinder and gentler—more intimate—side of God. But a person—in fact, a distinct person of the Godhead?

Scripture: Luke 24:25, John 5:39, John 15:26, John 16:15

Tags: Holy Spirit, trinity, Theology, Spirit of God, wrong understanding  (view more)  (view less)

Ugly Preaching Can Be Powerful

By Jamie Stilson on Jul 8, 2014

Preaching should be a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, not a display of our wisdom. One pastor calls it "ugly preaching."

Scripture: Ruth 2:12-4:15, James 2:1-10

Tags: Preaching, training, Holy Spirit's Power, ugly preaching

Louie Giglio: We Have The Same Power Of The Acts 2 Church

By Louie Giglio on Jul 7, 2011

We have the same tools that the church of Acts had. Do we act like it?

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Tags: Holy Spirit, Preaching, House, repent, Unknown tongues, Holy Spirit In Believers  (view more)  (view less)

There Is Something Else About Preaching...

By Guy Davies on Jul 16, 2018

"Great biblical preaching and preparation are indispensable to the church."

Tags: Holy Spirit, Preaching, preparation, sermon prep

The Art Of Creating Change In Your Church

By John Bisagno on Jun 7, 2018

Are you making ministry changes according to the latest "church growth" fads or the prompting of the Holy Spirit?

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-49:12

Pride: The Pitfall Of Preachers

By Peter Mead on Jul 3, 2018

We strive for excellence in preaching, and we should--but there are dangers if we succeed.

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5, Ruth 1:1

Tags: Holy Spirit, Preaching, Pride

Eight Reasons We Preach

By Peter Mead on Sep 10, 2018

Another year. Another year of preaching. So why do we do it?

Tags: Holy Spirit, Preaching, anger, overcomer

In Times Of Conflict—preach Joy!

By Sermoncentral on Dec 10, 2018

Regardless of your church's climate, one thing remains true: The preacher's task is to preach with joy, whether the conditions are desirable or undesirable.

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Preaching: More Than Exhortation

By Bob Hostetler on Jul 22, 2021

Even though exhortation is a gift of the Holy Spirit, our preaching needs at least four other vital ingredients.

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