In Preaching Articles: "Self glory" showing 1-15 of 46

Live To Make God Look Good

By SermonCentral on Sep 2, 2022

The great tragedy of the universe is that while human beings were made to glorify God because of who they are and what they see, we have all fallen short of this purpose.

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Romans 3:23, Romans 1:23, Isaiah 40:4, Isaiah 42:8, Isaiah 44:23, Isaiah 48:9-11, Isaiah 60:2, Isaiah 49:3  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: glorify Christ, what is the purpose of life, Eternal Purpose, Self glory, Sin, glory of God, meaning of life  (view more)  (view less)

Christmas: Glory!

By SermonCentral on Dec 25, 2019

There were points in our Savior's life when His glory shone temporarily through the veil.

Tags: Christmas, Glory, Preaching, rc sproul

The Strange Glory Of Ordinary Things

By SermonCentral on Aug 14, 2021

John Piper's antidote to keep a preacher from going crazy.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-15

Tags: Glory, Preaching, Ordinary, john piper

God’s Sovereignty And Glory

By Derek Thomas on Jun 30, 2022

God's sovereignty is a central pillar of Christian belief and the clear teaching of Scripture. But what does it mean?

Scripture: Proverbs 16:33, Genesis 6:6-7, 2 Timothy 2:13, Genesis 1:1, Romans 9:20-21, Matthew 28:19, Romans 13:3, 1 Peter 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Theology, Human Responsibility, preaching, Preaching, Sovereignty  (view more)  (view less)

The Most Important Word In The Bible?

By Lance Witt on Jul 21, 2023

In your opinion, what is the most important word in the Bible? And you can’t say God or Jesus.

Scripture: Luke 7:50, Exodus 33:12-23

Tags: Glory

Prisoners Of Self: Incessant Autobiography In The Smartphone Age

By Tony Reinke on Jul 21, 2022

The man doting over a smartphone screen, scrolling through media with his fingertips, is like a gorilla meticulously picking out little bugs from his own hair. That was the subversive quip of anthropologist Thomas de Zengotita.

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-13, Job 1:7, Job 2:2, Luke 10:18, 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 12:9  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Self Centeredness, Vanity, Technology, Appearance, Selfishness, social media, Cell Phone  (view more)  (view less)

How To Preach A Funeral For God's Glory

By Harry Reeder on Nov 5, 2018

Here's why one seasoned pastor considers preaching a funeral one of his greatest privileges.

Tags: Preaching, Funeral, privilege, preach

R.c. Sproul: The Glory Of Christmas

By SermonCentral on Dec 22, 2023

"Every human being longs for a savior of some type. "

Tags: Preaching, preaching

How Does A Sermon Differ From A Self-Help Video?

By Peter Mead on May 16, 2023

When you finish preaching, where is your listeners' final focus? The answer makes all the difference.

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Tags: Preaching, Self, focus, preaching

Don't Talk To Yourself -- Preach To Yourself!

By SermonCentral on Oct 7, 2023

Self-talking is self-defeating. Self-preaching is (biblically) powerful.

Tags: Preaching, Powerful, self talk, preaching, Self Talk  (view more)  (view less)

10 Tips Every Rookie Preacher Should Hear

By Peter Mead on Apr 2, 2019

Sage advice we all wish we had heard when we were just starting out. Do you know a young preacher who might benefit?

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Tags: Preaching, rookie, glory thief, discriminate

The Essential Me-First Of Biblical Preaching

By Ken Burge on Sep 4, 2018

Are you afraid to use yourself as the example for your sermon?

Tags: Preaching, Self, example, application

12 Things I’d Tell My 25-Year-Old Self (About Life And Leadership)

By Carey Nieuwhof on Jun 19, 2024

There are so many things I would do the same, but there are more than a few things I’d do differently.

Tags: leader, passion, godly character, productivity, Godly Leaders, pastoral leadership, church leadership, Leader, Security  (view more)  (view less)

When The Message Ends, Where Are People Focused?

By Peter Mead on Dec 26, 2018

Where are people looking as they leave? If we're not careful, they will walk out with gaze firmly fixed on self.

Tags: Message, Preaching, Self, focus, listener  (view more)  (view less)

The First Step To Sparking Innovation In A Stuck Church

By SermonCentral on Mar 30, 2021

Church leaders need to spark the creativity of innovative believers by figuring out how to say yes to their passion.

Tags: Teamwork, Lay Leadership, ideas, work for God's glory