In Preaching Articles: "Overcoming Crisis" showing 1-15 of 24

Handling A Hurricane Part 2

By Lance Witt on Nov 15, 2023

There will be a day that feels like a normal day, but there is a devastating hurricane about to hit your team. It is the hurricane of a moral failure by one of your team members. But if you have prepared, it won’t be a “freak out” moment, it will be a “let’s execute our hurricane plan” moment.

Scripture: Galatians 6:1

Tags: leadership, preparation, Pastoral Ministry, church ministry, Leadership Failure, Moral failure, Overcoming Crisis, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

The Benefit Of A Church Crisis

By Josh Reich on Feb 16, 2021

Nobody likes a crisis. No one likes bad news or being disappointed or being uncomfortable. We like when things work, when things are easy, when things go our way. Yet if you are a leader, at some point you will walk through a crisis with your church.

Scripture: Acts 12:1-10

Tags: Preaching, crisis

Spiritual Oil Crisis

By Lance Witt on Oct 22, 2022

What are you trusting God for? What are attempting for God’s glory that requires faith? Sadly, the more years people serve in ministry, the less risk-taking faith they demonstrate. We can begin to rely on our experience, our skills, and our planning to win the day. Yet, without faith it is impossible to please God.

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20, 2 Kings 4:1-7, Hebrews 11:6

Tags: Faith, Ministry, Trust, Elisha, relying on god, Risk taking, church leadership, Daring Faith, ministry  (view more)  (view less)

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)

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.

Tags: Teaching, Preaching, Overcome, definition, Plagiarism, preaching, teaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Overcome Tone Deaf Preaching

By Dr. Tom Long on Apr 25, 2023

Tom Long suggests two radically different ways to prepare to preach--for the same message!

Tags: Preaching, preparation, communicate, preaching

3 Keys To Overcoming Barriers To Bible Engagement In The Church

By Paul Caminiti on Jan 18, 2025

In North America, we have more Bibles than ever, but less and less real engagement. Why?

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Tags: Bible, Scripture, Preaching, BIBLE STUDY, Biblical, Bible Study, bible study, preaching, bible  (view more)  (view less)

3 Ways I Overcome My Fear Of Preaching

By Greg Stier on Jun 16, 2020

Greg Stier can identify with the words of the Apostle Paul: “I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling.”

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-9, 1 Corinthians 2:3, Matthew 22:35-40

Tags: Preaching, preaching

5 Ways To Overcome Nerves Before You Preach

By Lane Sebring on Nov 18, 2019

She took my hand, which was freezing cold, leaned over and whispered, "Are you nervous? Your hand is freezing." I nodded, "Yep."

Scripture: Mark 14:1-25, Mark 14:1-31, Psalm 51:10-13, Ezekiel 36:26-33, Ezekiel 36:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Overcome, passion, energy, nerves, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

4 Helps To Overcome The Traps Of Preaching Mother's Day

By Joe Mckeever on May 6, 2020

Let's face it: We're out of our league when trying to address the unique needs faced by mothers.

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:17-38

Tags: Preaching, mother's day

Do You Have The Courage To Tear Your Sermon In Half?

By John Mcclure on Oct 29, 2024

Overcome slow starts by taking a knife to your opening!

Tags: Preaching, advice, rehash, cutting room, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Five Ways To Keep Your Church Small And How To Overcome Them

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Jul 18, 2020

God wants a church to grow because it's winning the lost to Christ and discipling them to reach others.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Tags: Preaching, Church Growth, Growth in Christ

6 Brain Barriers To Healthy Church Change

By Charles Stone on Oct 19, 2023

Leaders often run into invisible brain barriers when they attempt change. Ignoring them can slow or stonewall a progress.

Tags: leadership, Change, Personal Growth, Overcoming Barriers, Leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Do You Think You're The Exception? Diagnosing Selfish Pride

By SermonCentral on Apr 19, 2022

At the root of many of our sins is an assumption that we are exceptional.

Scripture: Romans 8:21, Matthew 22:39, Romans 12:10, Mark 10:43-45, Hebrews 12:1, Matthew 5:28, 1 Corinthians 12:27, Matthew 7:12, James 1:19, Proverbs 15:1, Matthew 5:5, Hebrews 10:25  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Pride, self awareness, Battling Sin Nature, Overcoming Pride

How To Preach With Power

By David Asscherick on Jan 22, 2024

David Asscherick suggests there's no reason to "go" to preach unless your life is already preaching.

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4, Acts 18:8, Romans 8:28-30

Tags: Preaching, Overcome, Sinless, Free from sin, how to suceed, preaching  (view more)  (view less)