In Preaching Articles: "The Kingdom of God"

John Piper: 6 Reasons The Son Of God Came Into The World

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 24, 2020

John Piper takes six reasons for Christ's coming one at a time and lets the Bible witness to each one in its own words.

Tags: Christmas, Believe, Salvation, Gift, Jesus Christ, saved, e  (view more)  (view less)

Sermon Illustration: How Much Should We Give To God?

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 9, 2023

If you've ever taken your kids to McDonald's, then this illustration is right up your alley.

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, 1 Chronicles 29:1-9

Tags: Giving, Tithe, Give, Tithes, amount  (view more)  (view less)

The Infallible Word Of God? Millennials Are Not Just Taking Your Word For It

By Tiffany Deluccia on Dec 12, 2019

Young non-Christians don't simply disagree with the inerrancy of the Bible; they are skeptical of people who make claims like that.

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:1-16

Tags: Preaching, millennials

Thirty Seconds Alone With God: The Effects Of Our Phones On Prayer

By Tony Reinke on Sep 18, 2023

Our Twitter and Facebook habits make praying harder than ever.

Scripture: Colossians 3:2, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Deuteronomy 11:18-19, 1 Corinthians 7:35, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 13:22-23, 1 Corinthians 16:13, Titus 2:2, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 4:7, 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 16:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Ephesians 6:18  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: focus, distractions, Disciplines Prayer, focus on GOD

What If We Made Disciples And Left Church Growth To God?

By Karl Vaters on Sep 6, 2022

If we prioritized health, not as a means to growth, but as an end in itself, would we be in a greater position to represent Jesus to the world?

Tags: Discipleship, Church Growth, Make Disciples, great commission, pastoral leadership, church ministry, Growth Strategy, Equip the Saints  (view more)  (view less)

5 Questions That Reveal Your Leadership Strengths

By Charles Stone on Mar 23, 2023

When we discover, develop, and deploy our strengths and gifts, we maximize our Kingdom impact and experience the greatest joy.

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Identity Theft

By Lance Witt on Sep 22, 2023

For many years I did ministry as an employee rather than as a son. My value and acceptance were dependent on how well I performed.

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Tags: children of God, Trust God, Performance, Children of the King, Estrella genio  (view more)  (view less)

A Year-End Prayer For Weary Waiters

By Jon Bloom on Dec 30, 2024

“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son” (Galatians 4:4).

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:4, Luke 1:78-79, Galatians 4:4, Revelation 22:20, Psalm 119:105  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Prayer, Second Coming, God's Promises, God's Fullness, End of the Year, eagerly await, Waiting on God, fullness of time  (view more)  (view less)

Thank You: God Used Your Preaching To Destroy My World

By David Fitch on Oct 29, 2021

There are better compliments than "I really enjoyed your sermon."

Scripture: Revelation 20:15

Tags: Preaching, Affirmation, Feedback, compliment, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Grace Quotes: 15 Magnificent Quotes To Help Preach God's Grace

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 21, 2021

Before we can sing God's song, we must fill our lungs with grace.

Tags: Grace, Preaching, Quotes, preach, grace, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Because Of Your Gifts Or In Spite Of Them: God Speaks Through Preaching

By Stephanie J. Spencer on Dec 2, 2019

"God uses broken vessels to shine His light. I believe He can speak through me because of my gifts or in spite of my gifts, depending on the circumstance."

Tags: Preaching, Inadequacy, broken vessel, preaching

God Doesn't Need Cops In The Pulpit--He Needs Preachers

By Ray Hollenbach on Dec 11, 2019

There's a big difference between drawing a crowd and preaching a sermon. The church is desperate for life-giving preachers.

Tags: Preaching

3 Things I Need God To Do For Me As I Preach

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Dec 23, 2019

H.B. Charles: "Can you preach and pray at the same time? You better!" Here's what he asks for while he's preaching.

Scripture: Job 1:1-10

Tags: Preaching, preaching

How God Became A Man: What Jesus Did For Thirty Years

By SermonCentral .com on Mar 1, 2022

Don’t begrudge God the glory of your long, arduous maturation process. In it you are tasting the growing pains that Jesus knows very well. And he stands ready to help you persevere until God’s process is complete.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:26, Hebrews 5:7-9, Matthew 17:27, John 11:14, John 1:47, Luke 3:23, Matthew 2:1-23, Luke 2:8-51, Luke 2:52, John 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Jesus, Ordinary, Christian growth, incarnation of Jesus

Pastors Lead By Example

By Philip Holmes on May 4, 2021

“The reason elders are so necessary,” says Sanchez, “is because they are the means by which our sovereign king chooses to shepherd his church to display his kingdom on earth in local churches as embassies of heaven, and also to proclaim the message of the gospel, calling all people everywhere to repent and believe and enter into the kingdom. Elders shepherd the flock of God among them, under the chief Shepherd. That’s why elders are important, because it is our ascended Lord’s chosen means by which he shepherds his church.”

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, James 5:14, 1 Peter 5:1-2, Ephesians 4:1-32, Titus 1:5, Acts 14:23, Acts 20:17, Acts 20:28  (view more)  (view less)

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