In Preaching Articles: "Lead"

The Leader’s Crisis Of Belief

By Ron Edmondson on Sep 11, 2023

Every leader at some point faces a crisis of belief in their leadership – or what he or she is attempting to lead.

Tags: Faith, Trust, leadership, crisis response, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Boring Preaching Ought To Be A Crime

By SermonCentral .com on May 12, 2025

Brandon Cox reminds us that no matter what the topic, preaching always leads back to One Big Thing.

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-25

Tags: Preaching, preaching

How Getting Personal Creates Powerful Preaching Moments

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 24, 2023

Although it may be a difficult challenge, sharing your personal experiences can lead your people to deeper faith in Christ.

Tags: Preaching, Story, storm, preaching

Thom Rainer: 3 Reasons Your People Are Spiritually Stuck

By SermonCentral .com on Nov 29, 2024

"When we lead our people in the process of transformation, we need to orient them to the reality of the war within them."

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Tags: preaching, Preaching, Transformation, Envy, striving, Spiritual exercise  (view more)  (view less)

One-Man Band Or Symphony

By Lance Witt on Sep 28, 2023

Whether you are leading a team or you are a member of a team, you must keep your eye on the bullseye of health and productivity.

Tags: Teamwork, team building, pastoral leadership, servant leadership

Relational Leadership Part 1

By Lance Witt on Nov 6, 2023

What is the key to relational leadership?

Scripture: Galatians 5:13, 1 Peter 1:22, Romans 12:10, 1 John 4:21, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Ephesians 5:2, Hebrews 10:24, Colossians 3:14, 1 John 3:14, John 13:34-35, Matthew 22:37-39  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: leadership, relationships, Ministry Work, pastoral leadership, relational leaders, church leadership, Transactional, Transformational, Leading Like Christ, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching The Messy Way

By Chris Surber on Apr 24, 2025

The greater the distance between you and your listeners, the easier it is to preach at them. Sharing life with them leads you to preaching the messy way.

Scripture: John 6:66-71

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Three Pillars Of A Strong, Dynamic Ministry

By SermonCentral .com on Feb 10, 2023

Brandon Cox: "When it comes to leading a strong ministry and building a healthy church, it takes more than solid theology or smart strategy."

Tags: strategy, strength, Power of God, Pillar, ministry, Ministry  (view more)  (view less)

9 Ways Clarity Benefits Leaders

By Charles Stone on May 25, 2023

How would you rank your clarity in your ministry? Here are nine benefits of being clear as you lead your church.

Tags: leadership, Preaching, Clarity, Leadership, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

A Word From A 2700 Year Old Pastor

By Lance Witt on Apr 16, 2021

Pastors listen to other pastors. We listen to other people in ministry who are down in the trenches doing the hard work of leading others.

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

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10 Mistakes Churches Make At Christmastime

By Jonathan Howe on Dec 21, 2024

Unfortunately stress can lead churches to plan poorly and make unnecessary mistakes. Here are ten such mistakes to avoid in your church this Christmas.

Tags: Christmas, Advent, Holidays, prepare, focus on GOD, Christmas Gospel, church priorities, church leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Great Leadership Often Starts With A Broken Heart

By Brandon Cox on Oct 2, 2023

Usually, knowing what breaks your heart is knowing what you should do with your life, and how you should be leading others.

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4

Tags: broken, Brokenhearted, authentic ministry, Call to ministry

How I Write A Sermon

By Bruce Frank on Aug 17, 2020

Bruce Frank, lead pastor of of Biltmore Baptist Church, one of the top 50 fastest-growing churches in America, shares his sermon prep process.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, 2 Samuel 11:1-15, 2 Timothy 2:15

Tags: Heart, Study, Preaching, repent, BIBLE STUDY, preparation, circumcise, Sword, Reject, shaken the dust, Bible Study  (view more)  (view less)

Slow Down! And Connect Your Preaching To Lectio Divina

By C. Christopher Smith on Nov 1, 2019

If we re-cast preaching as a kind of "slow reading," we might lead our congregations into deeper engagement with the biblical text--and with one another.

Scripture: Luke 23:45-46, Psalm 1:1-6

Tags: lectio divina, slow reading, Preaching, exegesis

3 Unspoken Promises People Expect Leaders To Keep

By Hal Seed on Mar 7, 2020

Every Christian leader I know wrestles with leading with diligence. Become aware of the promises you make as a leader, especially the ones you might not know about.

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Tags: Leadership, leadership, Promise, Integrity, diligence, Christian Values, Leadership General  (view more)  (view less)