In Preaching Articles: "question"

Francis Chan's Seven Questions To Ask Before You Preach

By Francis Chan on Jan 18, 2024

In a message at a Desiring God National Conference, Francis Chan highlighted seven questions that he asks himself in preparing to preach.

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Francis Chan: 7 Questions To Ask Before You Preach

By Francis Chan on Feb 21, 2024

In a message at a Desiring God National Conference, Francis Chan highlighted seven questions that he asks himself in preparing to preach.

Scripture: James 5:10-20

Tags: Preaching, preparation, francis chan, teach with love, desiring god, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

5 Places To Find A Sermon

By John Mcclure on May 13, 2020

What will I preach on? Whether you're asking this question a week, a month, or a year in advance of the Sunday in question, you're looking for inspiration.

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Tags: Study, Preaching, preparation, preaching

12 Powerful Questions Pastors Should Ask About Effective Leadership

By Charles Stone on Jun 9, 2023

Here are a helpful set of questions about effective leadership pastors should ask themselves and ask about those who serve on their staff.

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One Question That Can Ruin Your Sermon Prep—in The Best Way

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Mar 20, 2023

If you have never asked yourself this question, you might end up preaching to the mind while steering totally clear of the soul.

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Tags: Soul, Preaching, Mind, need, sermon prep, Sermon Prep, preaching, Sermon prep  (view more)  (view less)

Preacher To Preacher: Three Vital Questions Before You Quit The Ministry

By Leslie Holmes on Sep 26, 2024

Astounding: 50 percent of pastors serving American congregations are so discouraged in ministry that they would quit if they could afford to do so.

Tags: Ministry, Preaching, quit, ministry, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

7 Memorial Day Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Preach

By Ray Hollenbach on May 16, 2020

Our nation may be tired of war, but we are not tired of remembering eternal values.

Scripture: John 15:9-17, Matthew 6:30-33

Tags: Preaching, Memorial Day, Kingdom of God, Troublemaker, kingdom of God, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

These Six Questions Reveal How Well You Are Engaged In Your Neighborhood

By Karina Kreminski on Jun 3, 2024

"What does it look like to keep ourselves accountable to joining with God on his mission in our neighborhood?"

Tags: Outreach, neighborhood, reaching the lost, community outreach, Inviting others, open to others, Reaching out, Loving the lost  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching To Believers--And Seekers

By Josh Reich on Aug 12, 2019

In the end, believers and seekers are asking the same thing, they are asking a gospel question.

Scripture: John 10:1-15, Job 10:1-15

Tags: Preaching

Piper: What's The Best Tone For Your Preaching?

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 18, 2020

"The question I have for preachers is: What tone should you aim at in preaching? This is an urgent question because, if you don’t answer it, your listeners will answer it for you."

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Tags: Communication, Preaching, voice, tone

The Cumulative Effect Of Our Little Choices

By SermonCentral .com 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

What Is The ‘sin Not Leading To Death’ In 1 John 5?

By John Piper on Jul 13, 2024

Check out John Piper's answer to a perplexing question from 1 John.

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, 1 John 5:16-17

Tags: confession, repentance, God's Promises, faith and repentance, Repentance  (view more)  (view less)

One Simple, Vital Question You Should Ask Immediately After Preaching

By Joe Hoagland on Dec 26, 2024

Ask this--before the allure of a relaxing Sunday afternoon or the pressures of starting the week on Monday morning win out.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

30 Seconds At A Traffic Light: Is This Preaching?

By SermonCentral .com on Jun 24, 2023

There are crowds gathered in every city, every day. The question is: how to reach them?

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Lay Aside The Weight Of Insecurity

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 7, 2022

Where does our sense of identity come from? This is the crucial question, the pinnacle of the problem.

Scripture: Psalm 27:5, Hebrews 4:13, Romans 7:18, Isaiah 29:13, Colossians 1:14, Ephesians 1:5, Romans 8:17, Romans 8:28, 1 Corinthians 1:27-31, Matthew 11:29-30, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, 1 Corinthians 12:18, Revelation 2:17, Hebrews 12:1, John 8:10, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 103:17, Philippians 4:6-7, John 15:16, Genesis 3:8-21  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: identity, idolatry, Insecurity, Identity in Christ