In Preaching Articles: "Self Talk" showing 46-60 of 84

The One Thing Nearly Everyone Forgets When It Comes To Hermeneutics

By Peter Mead on Nov 5, 2024

One key dimension tends to be overlooked when we talk about hermeneutics: the interpreter's heart.

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-17

Tags: Revelation, Preaching, advice, hermeneutics, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Just Because Jesus Taught That Way Doesn't Mean You Should, Too

By Brandon Kelley on Jan 7, 2020

When Jesus taught, many walked away wondering what the heck that Rabbi was talking about.

Tags: Preaching, Clarity

Is Your Preaching *long Ago And Far Away*?

By Haddon Robinson on Jan 11, 2023

Haddon Robinson suggests we need to do something more than talk about Bible history.

Tags: e, preaching, bible, Bible, Preaching, History  (view more)  (view less)

Leadership And Church Size Dynamics

By Tim Keller on Jan 3, 2025

Tim Keller explores one of the most talked-about church issues: the relationship of size to church health and culture.

Scripture: Hebrews 11:9-11, Jeremiah 23:16, Colossians 2:8, Colossians 2:22, Matthew 22:29, 1 Corinthians 3:5-7, Malachi 2:1-17, Isaiah 33:6  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Church, Growth, leadership, pastor, Church Growth, size, Leadership General, Pastor, Leadership, church  (view more)  (view less)

Why We Avoid Political Preaching

By Daniel Darling on Mar 20, 2024

To cut and paste partisan talking points or to substitute consistent exegesis with sample "election season" sermons is spiritual malpractice.

Tags: Preaching, Politics, preaching

4 Ways To Approach Unsaved Church Members

By Brian Croft on Jul 24, 2024

Here are 4 suggestions to consider as you talk to a prospective church member who does not articulate a clear knowledge of the gospel.

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Tags: Discernment, Preaching, preaching

Six Stages Of A Dying Church

By SermonCentral on Aug 22, 2022

It’s not a pleasant topic. But if we don’t talk about dying churches, we will act like there are no problems.

Tags: leadership, Church Attendance, Pastoral Ministry, Dying Church, church ministry, revitalization, Correcting Mistakes, Facing Problems, e, Leadership, church attendance  (view more)  (view less)

Hal Seed: Who Decided What Went Into The Bible?

By SermonCentral on Jun 3, 2021

When scholars talk about how a book qualified to be called Scripture, they list five characteristics called "the laws of canonicity."

Tags: Bible, History, bible truth, Hal Seed, canon, Bible Truth, bible  (view more)  (view less)

Last-Minute Messages: How To Craft A Short Devotional With No Notice

By Rob O'lynn on Sep 7, 2021

"Hey, Pastor, could you say a few words..." Use this strategy to deliver short, meaningful talks with little or no prep time.

Scripture: Luke 19:1-19

Tags: Preaching, picture, passage, point

If The Church Is God's Idea, Who Are We To Dismantle It?

By Jeff K. Clarke on Feb 25, 2022

I wonder if we have allowed our contemporary definition, understanding, and experience of the church to be shaped more by the post-modern impulse of individualism and self-centeredness, than by Christ’s and Paul’s emphasis on the gathered community from every race, tribe, and tongue?

Tags: individualism, church community, Listening, unity and diversity

3 Lessons I Learned From Jerry Rice About Preaching

By Derwin Gray on Jun 26, 2024

Evangelism Linebacker Derwin Gray talks about how he became a better preacher by admiring NFL record-holder Jerry Rice.

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Tags: Evangelism The Lost, evangelism, gospel, preaching, Witness, Gospel, Sports, Preaching, football, Christian Witness, Evangelism  (view more)  (view less)

8 Lame Excuses Church Leaders Make

By Carey Nieuwhof on Mar 28, 2023

One of the best practices you can develop as a leader is to identify your excuses and eliminate them. Start thinking and talking a different game.

Tags: Leadership, preaching, leadership, Preaching, church culture, Explanation, Rules  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching When The News Intrudes

By Eric Reed on Jan 6, 2025

When natural disasters, terrorist attacks, celebrity deaths, and political intrigue dominate the news, should pastors talk about them? And if so, how?

Tags: Church, Preaching, Culture, disaster, media, Trials and Difficulties, preaching, church, culture  (view more)  (view less)

It's All About The Groom

By Lance Witt on Apr 12, 2024

In a healthy church Jesus is the most famous person. He gets the most airtime, he is the most talked about, and he is clearly center stage.

Scripture: Revelation 19:7, John 3:29, Song of Songs 8:1-4

Tags: Church Health, Pastoral Character, fixing eyes on Jesus, Christ Centered

The Weight And Joy Of Being A Pastor: Loneliness

By Josh Reich on Oct 9, 2021

If you talk to any pastor or his wife and ask them about friends, more than likely you will get a sad, longing look.

Tags: Counselor, Loneliness, Prayer General, Suffering Loneliness