In Preaching Articles: "House"

Build Your Sermon Like A House

By Greg Stier on Oct 15, 2024

Constructing a sermon resembles building a house. Both require a solid foundation, careful planning, and thoughtful finishing touches.

Scripture: Luke 14:22-33, 2 Timothy 2:15, Nehemiah 8:8, Matthew 7:24-25, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: preaching, Building, Preaching, House, build  (view more)  (view less)

Mapping 'fault Lines' In America - Micah 3

By Jerry Shirley on Apr 17, 2023

Ultimately, the hope of America is not found in the White House or the State House, nor in the Courthouse. The hope of America is found in God’s House, and your house, and my house!

Scripture: Micah 3:1-12

Tags: America, Hope, corruption, repentance, compromise, Complacency, Spiritual Renewal, Compromise, Corruption, Repentance  (view more)  (view less)

10 Gifts Only A Preacher's Wife Can Give

By Joe Mckeever on Oct 14, 2025

Joe McKeever: "She has the best seat in the house and the hardest job."

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Tags: preaching, Pastor's Wife, Preaching, pastor's wife

The 4 Pillars Of Guest Preaching

By Pete Wilson on Jan 5, 2023

Guest speakers can bless churches or burden them. Here are practical ways to honor the pastor, respect the house, and communicate well without creating chaos.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:40, Hebrews 13:17, Philippians 2:3, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Colossians 3:23  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Communication, Teaching, leadership, Preaching, Leadership, communication, preaching, teaching  (view more)  (view less)

70% Of Pastors Don't Have One

By Lance Witt on Feb 1, 2021

Imagine a day in your future. You are now seventy or seventy-five, and the pace of life has slowed. You get up early in the morning and sit in your favorite chair with a cup of coffee. The house is still and silent. No one is there but you and God and your thoughts.

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A Simple Exercise That Will Infuse Life Into Your Staff

By Charles Stone on Jul 24, 2023

Recently our church staff held our annual in-house evaluation retreat when we reviewed the prior year’s goals and plans. God had given us a good year and we wanted not only to discuss how we could improve, but rejoice in His blessings.

Scripture: Psalm 9:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Tags: Thankfulness, gratitude, Leadership General, church leadership