In Preaching Articles: "Sanctity of Life" showing 61-75 of 120

The Current Of Thanksgiving

By Ray Hollenbach on Nov 18, 2024

A simple prayer is taking root in me, teaching me the deep wisdom of gratitude, and changing my life.

Scripture: Psalm 73:28

Tags: Thanksgiving, gratitude, give thanks, Prayer with thanks

Ten Effects Of Seeing God’s Sovereignty In Romans 9

By SermonCentral on Jun 28, 2022

Ten effects of seeing God’s sovereignty in Romans 9 and their effects on the life and ministry of John Piper.

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Tags: Romans, Prayer, God's Word, God's sovereignty

4 Thoughts On Finding A Mentor

By Ron Edmondson on Jun 25, 2024

"I have had many mentors who have invested deeply in my life. I am who I am partly because of the intentionality of others pouring into my life. They have made me a better leader, better husband, father, friend, and person."

Scripture: Proverbs 15:22

Tags: Character, Grow, Personal Growth, Mentor, Godly Leaders, mentoring, personal holiness, Disciple  (view more)  (view less)

Top 5 Lessons From Dr. Adrian Rogers' Preaching Ministry

By James O. Davis on Mar 6, 2020

James O. Davis shares powerful principles from the life and ministry of the great preacher, Dr. Adrian Rogers.

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Tags: Church, Communication, leadership, Preaching, pastor, Communication General  (view more)  (view less)

Sex In The Sermon

By Melissa Kruger on Oct 10, 2024

It may be a sensitive area, but faithful preaching of all areas of Scripture produces faithful followers in all areas of life.

Tags: Sex, preaching, church, Church, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

R.c. Sproul: Preaching Christ

By SermonCentral on Sep 18, 2020

"The 'kerygma' is the essential proclamation of the life, death, resurrection, ascension, and rule of Jesus Christ, as well as a call to conversion and repentance."

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-20

Tags: Preaching

Ash Wednesday: 4 Perfect Preaching Texts

By Mons Teig on Feb 22, 2020

Sin sucks the life out of us. The following texts invite us to a spiritual examination and forty days of healing therapy.

Scripture: Mark 8:11-22, Mark 8:31-38

Tags: audience, ash wednesday, ambassador, Jail, preaching, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Success Is Never About Defeating The Giants

By Brandon Cox on Nov 27, 2023

Success isn’t about beating giants. It’s about building a life that grows through trials and challenges.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-37

Tags: success, goals, achievement, pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, success in ministry, Facing Giants, church ministry  (view more)  (view less)

How Leaders Defeat Discouragement

By Charles Stone on Apr 15, 2021

Somebody once said there are two things in life we can’t avoid, taxes and death. I’d like to add a third, discouragement. Church leader or not, you will face it. It’s an inevitable part of life. Here’s how I’ve learned to defeat discouragement.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6

Tags: Discouragement, rest in god, Rest, Encouraged

Build Your Sermon Series On The Wonder, Worry And Wishes Of Your Congregation

By Charles Arn on Mar 9, 2024

The most important thing has to do with your sermon topics. They should address people's life issues and questions about the faith.

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Job 21:7-34

Tags: worry, Wonder, Relevance, Wish, Worry, preaching, Preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Is There A Bible Verse For Everything? What The New Testament Doesn't Tell Us

By Joe Mckeever on Nov 4, 2019

Those who demand a Scripture verse for everything they do place an intolerable burden on the Christian life never intended by the Heavenly Father.

Tags: Word, e, Bible, Preaching, verse, Demand  (view more)  (view less)

Change Lives By Preaching From Heaven's Viewpoint

By SermonCentral on Jul 12, 2019

Randy Alcorn: "We encourage believers to look at life differently—like Elisha’s servant whose eyes were opened."

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-30

Tags: Preaching, preaching

4 Steps To A Friendlier Church (The G.i.f.t. Plan)

By SermonCentral on Dec 16, 2021

Genuine friendships are becoming more rare – and thus, of greater perceived value – than any other aspect of modern church life.

Tags: relationships, Friendliness, Friendship New Friends, Equipping Disciples

The Role Of Preaching In Church Planting

By SermonCentral on Aug 4, 2020

"Contrary to some conventional wisdom, I would argue that in many cases, public preaching needs to happen early on in the life of a new church."

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21

Tags: Preaching, church planting

Pit Stops Required- Part 1

By Lance Witt on Sep 12, 2023

Many pastors and ministry leaders soar through life at breakneck speed. They give every outward appearance of being on course, cruising on autopilot.

Scripture: Proverbs 14:18

Tags: Prudence, Time of Reflection, New Year's Reflection, avoiding burnout